ACUPUNCTURE ENDOMETRIOSIS | ENDOMETRIOMA | COMPLEX OVARIAN CYST | OVARIAN SEPTATED CYSTIC LESION | OVARIAN NEOPLASM | ELEVATED OVA1 AND CA125 TESTS | ACUPUNCTURIST AND HERBALIST

Acupuncture endometriosis, endometrioma, complex ovarian cyst, ovarian septated cystic lesion and ovarian neoplasm with elevated OVA1 and CA125 lab tests patient testimonial to share the hope and encouragement.

Acupuncture endometriosis, endometrioma, complex, ovarian cyst, ovarian septated cystic lesion and ovarian neoplasm with elevated OVA1 and CA 125 lab tests testimonials. Over 45,000 patients treated and 4th generation in natural medicine.  Acupuncture, acupuncturist and Natural Medicine Center offers acupuncture, herbs, dietary supplements and nutrition to serve patients.  We have treated patients including doctors (MD & Ph.D.), nurses (RN), chiropractors, licensed acupuncturists, healthcare professionals and post-graduates. Natural Medicine Center receives Best of Orange County award Best Acupuncture Acupuncturist & Herbalist.  Our family has been serving patients in the United States since 1980 and serving California for 35 years. Doctors and Licensed acupuncturist with clinical experience and success to serve you. We have a loving medical staff and will do our best to help and support patients to promote, maintain and restore health.

Below is a testimonial of a patient whom the doctors thought had a high probability of cancer based upon CT scans, ultrasounds and blood tests of OVA1 and CA125 and all of the patients historical medical history of pelvic pain and discomfort.  We are very happy and rejoice with our patient due to the successful results and final pathology reports coming back negative for dysplasia and negative for malignancy.  It is our blessing and joy to serve all of our patients.  Please be encouraged by the following testimony and click on testimonial tab above to see many more testimonials.

ENDOMETRIOMA & ENDOMETRIAL CYST

“I started doing regular acupuncture immediately and within 3 weeks, my abdominal and related pains disappeared entirely.”

At the end of September, 2 rounds of week-long abdominal pain during September and October, respectively, brought me to my Dr's office. That visit prompted a CT scan, which then prompted a follow up ultrasound, and they collectively revealed a plum-sized complex cyst on an ovary. I was referred to a gynecological surgeon, who suspected the cyst to be an endometrioma accompanied by a moderate-to-high level of endometriosis. She recommended removal of the cyst and requested a CA-125 blood test that revealed moderately elevated levels that potentially indicated cancer. Upon a follow-up ultrasound, the gynecological surgeon's recommendation shifted to a removal of the entire ovary, which was overtaken by the mass, by outpatient laprascopy. From that ultrasound, however, she also felt the cyst looked more complicated than a straightforward endometrioma and requested an OVA1 blood test.  That test also revealed an elevated level that was indicative of cancer.  She then referred me to a gynecological/oncological surgeon.

In December, that oncologist recommended a hysterectomy in addition to removal of the ovary and wanted to pre-consent the removal of the other ovary, as well as additional staging/surgery deemed necessary. This was a very scary prospect and everything was happening so fast. I sought a second opinion in January from another gynecological oncological surgeon, who recommended a third ultrasound, which revealed the mass was becoming even more complex. He then recommended removal of the ovary through an outpatient laproscopic procedure, a full pathology of the mass and the excising of any endometriosis spots.  I elected to follow this surgeon’s approach.

Meanwhile, I came to Dr. Huang in late November after a friend who he had healed of her migraines referred me. I started doing regular acupuncture immediately and within 3 weeks, my abdominal and related pains disappeared entirely. I did not experience any further abdominal pain or discomfort whatsoever up until the time of my surgery at the end of February. The acupuncture, along with Dr. Huang’s prayers and caring staff, helped manage intermittent pain emanating from my ovarian region, as well as my stress levels. And he helped remind me to be strong because God was at work in seeing me through this.

The surgery in February was successful – the surgeon removed the ovary with the mass, but found no endometriosis spots to excise!  The pathology of the mass revealed it to be a benign endometrial cyst!!  This is the best we could have hoped for! I am continuing acupuncture and am now taking herbs Dr. Huang recommends to help expedite the recovery process and to prevent future cysts from forming.  I am so thankful to have not been in pain, that the cyst was not cancerous, that the rest of my reproductive system remains intact and that I have no signs of endometriosis.  In short, I thankful beyond words for the healing hand of God on my body and for Dr. Huang’s expertise, kindness, comfort and healing efforts during this process, which he does all in the name of our Jesus. Amen!! Testimony of J.H., March 2013

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Patient J.H.

June 21, 2016

5/5 stars

Acupuncture and Herbs

ENDOMETRIOMA & ENDOMETRIAL CYST I started doing regular acupuncture immediately and within 3 weeks, my abdominal and related pains disappeared entirely. We offer acupuncture, herbal medicine, nutrition, and dietary supplements to help patients promote, maintain and restore health.  We are licensed acupuncturist by the state of California. Here is a medical testimonial of acupuncture endometriosis, endometrioma, complex ovarian cyst, ovarian septated cystic lesion and ovarian neoplasm with elevated OVA1 and CA125 lab tests patient testimonial by Patient JH – Natural Medicine Center

ACUPUNCTURE CLINIC | NATURAL MEDICINE CENTER SERVING PATIENTS WITH ACUPUNCTURE, HERBS, DIETARY SUPPLEMENTS, NUTRITION | HUNTINGTON BEACH, HB, CALIFORNIA

Acupuncture Clinic | Natural Medicine Center Serving Patients With Acupuncture, Herbs, Dietary Supplements and Nutrition | In Laguna Beach, Costa Mesa, Irvine, Newport Beach, Huntington Beach, HB, Lake Forest, Dana Point, San Juan Capistrano, San Clemente, Orange County

Acupuncture clinic and Natural Medicine Center serves patients with clinical experience and clinical success. Over 45,000 patients treated and we have many testimonials to share the hope and encouragement of many patients and we are also 4th generation in natural medicine. Our family have been helping patients in the United States since 1980 and serving patients in California and throughout the United States for over 35 years.

Our founders Dr. Kevin Huang and Dr. Janet Yeh are licensed acupuncturists by the state of California. Natural Medicine Center is an acupuncture clinic that offers acupuncturist, acupuncture, herbs, dietary supplements and nutrition to help promote, maintain and restore health. Dr. Yeh and Dr. Huang: We specialize in many difficult diseases and conditions such as diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis, psoriasis, eczema, migraines, tumors, cysts, lupus, Raynaud’s Phenomenon, fibromyalgia, anxiety, depression, etc. and we help many cancer patients as well.

Many people realize that natural medicine and acupuncture can help them supplement and complement their modern medicine healthcare needs. According to the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM), part of National Institute of Health, they stated that in 2007, 3.1 million people in the United States tried acupuncture, a million more than in 2002, to relieve discomfort caused by nausea and vomiting by chemotherapy-induced symptoms, low back pain, fibromyalgia, and other ailments to help them complement and supplement their healthcare needs.

Natural Medicine Center Is An Acupuncture Clinic

Natural Medicine Center an Acupuncture Clinic uses only disposable needles and our staff is very gentle and loving to all of our patients.  We treat patients of all ages such infants to the elderly.  We offer the best services and natural medicine such as acupuncture, herbs, dietary supplements and nutrition. Our doctors and licensed acupuncturists are medically experienced and clinically successful. We use acupuncture, herbs, dietary supplements and nutrition to help promote, maintain and restore patients health.

Acupuncture Clinic With Clinical Experience And Success In Difficult Diseases

Over 45,000 Patients Treated | 4th Generation in Natural Health | Our family has been serving patients in the United States since 1980 and serving California for 35 years | Great Results for many Difficult Diseases | Safe and Effective | Many Testimonials | Our patients including doctors (MD & Ph.D.), nurses (RN), chiropractors, licensed acupuncturists, healthcare professionals and post-graduates | We offer acupuncture, herbal medicine, nutrition, and dietary supplements to help patients promote, maintain and restore health. Natural Medicine Center Is An Acupuncture Clinic Serving Patients With Acupuncture, Herbs, Dietary Supplements and Nutrition In Laguna Beach, Costa Mesa, Irvine, Newport Beach, Huntington Beach, Lake Forest, Dana Point, San Juan Capistrano, San Clemente And The Rest Of Orange County In CA

ACUPUNCTURE ADHD | ACUPUNCTURIST ATTENTION DEFICIT HYPERACTIVITY DISORDER | NATURAL HEALING FOR ADD AND ADHD

Acupuncture for ADHD Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and Natural Medicine Center are here to serve patients.  We have many testimonials and offer acupuncture, herbs, dietary supplements, and nutrition by acupuncturist and 4th generation doctors in natural medicine to serve you.

ADHD | ATTENTION DEFICIT HYPERACTIVITY DISORDER | NATURAL HEALING ACUPUNCTURE AND HERBS

"It is with my most sincere appreciation to Dr. Huang and his staff that I not only recommend but would tell all parents to RUN to his office to seek treatment. "

To whom it may concern:
It is with great privilege that I can write this letter in support of Dr. Huang and the entire staff at Natural Medicine. I was referred to Dr. Huang by two other people that had found relief and success for their ailments through Dr. Huang’s caring and Christlike therapeutic use of acupuncture and herbs.

At the time that I came to Dr. Huang approximately 9 months ago, my 3 year old son had been recently diagnosed with ADHD- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder.  I came to Dr. Huang after at least a year long struggle with his behavior which caused major disruption in our household and for him at pre-school, I was at a point of deep desperation, and had only hoped for minimal positive effects. I knew that I did not want to put my toddler son on traditional medications, so I knew that alternative medicine would be the route of choice for me.

Within a few months I noticed a drastic change in his behavior, along with his preschool teacher. With Dr. Huang’s recommendation of diet change and the use of acupuncture and herbs I truly have a different child behaviorally, and a child that can focus in class, with the same loving personality that would have been altered using traditional medication. I cannot say enough to the value of Dr. Huang’s work with my son. If I could campaign to all parents that are struggling with children with these types of disorders, I would. I believe with all of my being that if it wasn’t for Dr. Huang and his staff, my son would be at a continuing decline.  

It is with my most sincere appreciation to Dr. Huang and his staff that I not only recommend but would tell all parents to RUN to his office to seek treatment. Natural Medicine Clinic has been a godsend to my family and most importantly to my son, who has a greater chance in achieving success in his life because of a better start that is truly attributed to Dr. Huang’s services. Thank you Dr. Huang and to all your staff for giving me the beautiful child that I knew was lying within my son.

With my most sincere gratitude and admiration,
J, J's mom, October 3, 2011

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Patient J, J's mom

June 20, 2016

5/5 stars

Acupuncture and Herbs

ADHD | ATTENTION DEFICIT HYPERACTIVITY DISORDER | NATURAL HEALING ACUPUNCTURE AND HERBS It is with my most sincere appreciation to Dr. Huang and his staff that I not only recommend but would tell all parents to RUN to his office to seek treatment. Serving patients in Costa Mesa, Irvine, Newport Beach, Newport Coast, Huntington Beach, Tustin, Aliso Viejo, Mission Viejo, Laguna Woods, Laguna Beach, Laguna Hills, Laguna Niguel, Brea, Yorba Linda, Santa Ana, Anaheim, Talega, Trabuco Canyon, Villa Park, Portola Hills, Balboa, Buena Park, Westminster, Garden Grove, La Habra, Anaheim Hills, Silverado Canyon, Placentia, Fullerton, Orange, Rancho Santa Margarita, Seal Beach, Ladera Ranch, Lake Forest, Fountain Valley, CDM, Stanton, Cypress, La Palma, Los Alamitos, Monarch Beach, Cote De Caza, Dove Canyon, Foothill Ranch, Dana Point, San Juan Capistrano, San Clemente, Orange County, and the surrounding Los Angeles County and San Diego County. We are licensed acupuncturist by the state of California. We have many testimonials from patients from Natural Medicine Center, serving you with gentle loving care and top quality medical excellence and medical testimonial of acupuncture ADD, ADHD, and acupuncturist Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder to share the hope.

INFERTILITY ACUPUNCTURE | DYSMENORRHEA | NATURAL FERTILITY | IRREGULAR PERIODS AND PCOS (POLYCYSTIC OVARIAN SYNDROME)

Acupuncture infertility, acupuncturist for dysmenorrhea, acupuncture clinic PCOS (Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome), acupuncture for Fertility and Irregular Periods and Agape Natural Health offers acupuncture, herbs, dietary supplements, and nutrition by acupuncturist and 4th generation doctors in natural medicine.

We have treated over 45,000 patients including doctors (MD & Ph.D.), nurses (RN), chiropractors, licensed acupuncturists, healthcare professionals and post-graduates. Natural Medicine Center receives Best of Orange County award Best Acupuncture Acupuncturist & Herbalist.

Our family has been serving patients in the United States since 1980 and serving California for 30 years. Doctors and Licensed acupuncturist with clinical experience and success to serve you. We have a loving medical staff and will do our best to help and support patients to promote, maintain and restore health.

INFERTILITY, IRREGULAR PERIODS, PCOS (POLYCYSTIC OVARIAN SYNDROME)

“I came to Agape Natural Health hoping to conceive and now we finally have our healthy 15 month old – energetic baby boy!”

When I was diagnosed with PCOS (Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome), I was sad and knew it would be a difficult obstacle getting pregnant. My periods were irregular and I had weight gain. It was hard for me to loose weight due to the PCOS and a slower metabolism. My MD prescribed Clomid and Metformin. There were a lot of side effects and the Metformin gave me an upset stomach and nausea. I was also stressed and tired. Because I was not able to conceive easily, I also had an IUI (Intrauterine Insemination). Neither of these treatments were successful prior to coming here.

Two of mine friends came to the Agape Natural Health and they had positive results so they recommended me. I was not a firm believer in natural medicine but I was always interested in it and my friends encouraged me. I wanted to conceive and have a healthy natural pregnancy and a healthy body. After a few treatments I felt more energy and relaxed. I ate healthier and had fewer headaches. Dr. Huang changed my diet so I was more aware of eating healthier. My body improved! I came here a few times and then decided to try the IUI again after my body was stronger and I had a normal pregnancy. I came to Natural Medicine Center hoping to conceive and now we finally have our healthy 15 month old – energetic baby boy!

My friends and family are excited for us and he’s the first grandchild on both sides! The staff is warm, friendly and nice and the medical staff is warm and caring. They try to make you feel at home and comfortable. Dr. Huang gives you a lot of hope. He talks about God – helping you heal and he tells you to be patient. Well, I’m back again to try to re-strengthen my body in hopes of adding a new child to our future! If someone is skeptical or unsure I would say they should at least try it and tell them that the experience is not painful - It’s actually relaxing. I would definitely refer people and I’ve mentioned it to others. I’m a believer more in the treatments at this clinic more than another clinic.

Sincerely, D.S.
West Covina, California
February 20, 2012

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Patient D.S.

June 20, 2016

5/5 stars

Acupuncture and Herbs

INFERTILITY, IRREGULAR PERIODS, PCOS (POLYCYSTIC OVARIAN SYNDROME) I came to Natural Medicine Center hoping to conceive and now we finally have our healthy 15 month old – energetic baby boy! We are licensed acupuncturist by the state of California. We have many testimonials from patients from Natural Medicine Center, herbs, acupuncture, and acupuncturist serving you with gentle loving care and top quality medical excellence and medical testimonial of acupuncture infertility, acupuncturist for dysmenorrhea, acupuncture clinic PCOS (Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome), acupuncture for fertility and irregular Periods and Natural Medicine Center testimonials to share the hope.

SEVERE LOWER BACK PAIN, LEG PAIN AND NERVE PAIN | WEIGHT LOSS | ACUPUNCTURE, HERBS, DIETARY SUPPLEMENTS

Acupuncture pain, acupuncturist for back pain, acupuncture clinic leg pain, acupuncture Dr for nerve pain and Natural Medicine Center offers acupuncture, herbs, dietary supplements, and nutrition by acupuncturist and 4th generation doctors in natural medicine.

SEVERE LOWER BACK PAIN, NERVE PAIN & LEG PAIN | WEIGHT LOSS

"I started noticing improvements the 4th week of treatments. I got good results and my back pain is healing. I returned back to work and am now able to do my daily activities."

Since 1992, I suffered a lot from severe lower back pain, and in 1999, I began to get leg pain from a pinched nerve. I took a lot of pain medications and shots of cortisone. The drugs would relieve the pain for awhile, but the pain would come back. Since 1992, I started to go to the chiropractor, but the pain was still there and it did not work. The back pain was severe and I was not able to sleep or go up stairs. Before I was active, but because of the pain, I was not able to do much or work.

On May 16, 2005, I came to the Natural Medicine Center because I was hoping to get well. I did not really believe in natural medicine but my daughter would tell me about it. The testimonials encouraged me and my wife was very supportive of my decision to try natural medicine. The clinic is friendly, clean, nice and attentive. I was given acupuncture, herbal medicine and nutritional guidelines. The acupuncture treatments are painless, relaxing and was my naptime.

I started noticing improvements the 4th week of treatments. I got good results and my back pain is healing. I returned back to work and am now able to do my daily activities. I feel really good, and I even lost weight (233lbs. to 225lbs.). Natural medicine has improved my quality of life and energy.  I am happy about the results and I have more energy to continue.

I refer everybody to the Natural Medicine Center because this is the real thing. I share my testimonial and experience because natural medicine is a good way to heal and is an excellent way of treatment. The staff is excellent and attentive, and they treat us really well. They are wonderful people and they treat everyone the same.

Sincerely,
A.R.
Costa Mesa, California
August 19, 2005

5/5 stars

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Patient A.R.

June 18, 2016

5/5 stars

Acupuncture and Herbs

Over 45,000 Patients Treated and 4th Generation | Our family has been serving patients in the United States since 1980 and serving California for 35 years | Great Results for many Difficult Diseases | Safe and Effective | Many Testimonials | We have treated over 45,000 patients including doctors (MD & Ph.D.), nurses (RN), chiropractors, licensed acupuncturists, healthcare professionals and post-graduates.  We offer acupuncture, herbal medicine, nutrition, and dietary supplements to help patients promote, maintain and restore health. Serving patients in Costa Mesa, Irvine, Newport Beach, Newport Coast, Corona Del Mar, Huntington Beach, Tustin, Aliso Viejo, Mission Viejo, Laguna Woods, Laguna Beach, Laguna Hills, Laguna Niguel, Brea, Yorba Linda, Santa Ana, Anaheim, Talega, Trabuco Canyon, Villa Park, Portola Hills, Balboa, Buena Park, Westminster, Garden Grove, La Habra, Anaheim Hills, Silverado Canyon, Placentia, Fullerton, Orange, Rancho Santa Margarita, Seal Beach, Ladera Ranch, Lake Forest, Fountain Valley, Stanton, Cypress, La Palma, Los Alamitos, Monarch Beach, Cote De Caza, Dove Canyon, Foothill Ranch, Dana Point, San Juan Capistrano, San Clemente, Orange County, and the surrounding Los Angeles County and San Diego County. We are licensed acupuncturist by the state of California. We have many testimonials from patients from Natural Medicine Center, herbs, acupuncture for pain, and acupuncturist serving you with gentle loving care and top quality medical excellence and medical testimonial of Acupuncture pain, acupuncturist for back pain, acupuncture clinic leg pain, acupuncture Dr for nerve pain and Natural Medicine Center testimonials to share the hope.

SEVERE LOWER BACK PAIN, NERVE PAIN & LEG PAIN | ACUPUNCTURE, HERBS, NUTRITION I started noticing improvements the 4th week of treatments. I got good results and my back pain is healing. I returned back to work and am now able to do my daily activities.

WALKING WITH NO PAIN AND NO LIMITATIONS | FOOT INJURY, PAIN, DISCOMFORT, INFLAMMATION

NO PAIN, NO LIMITATIONS, FOOT INJURY, PAIN, DISCOMFORT, INFLAMMATION

Greetings from Israel!

Please let Dr Kevin know how I praise God for being able to walk everywhere with no pain!
It was a sweet day of touring and communion at the Garden Tomb.
I have been so blessed and never had any limitations.

Two and half years ago I had a foot injury. It was a contusion, later developing joint pain. From this first injury it appeared to move around my foot, to drop foot-(balance), then partial tear around ankle area. I went to two different physical therapist, still having very much inflammation and discomfort. My daughter seeing I was suffering with terrible pain (a 7 out of 10) suggested I try acupuncture.

As God would have it he ordered my steps and directed also confirmed I was to see Dr. Kevin Huang I felt so comfortable and pleased with his care. He is not interested in just the injury but the the total body health. I am almost pain free, have reduction of inflammation and increased mobility.

I appreciate the care Dr. Kevin Huang has provided. I would recommend Agape and Dr. Huang to anyone who has a injury or a health concern. Thank the Lord for this direction & healing

Thank you both for your ministry and your care and concern.
In His Name, K.B., May 26, 2016

5/5 stars

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Patient K.B.

June 18, 2016

5/5 stars

Acupuncture and Herbs

NO PAIN, NO LIMITATIONS, FOOT INJURY, PAIN, DISCOMFORT, INFLAMMATION Greetings from Israel! Please let Dr Kevin know how I praise God for being able to walk everywhere with no pain! It was a sweet day of touring and communion at the Garden Tomb. I have been so blessed and never had any limitations.

SEVERE PAIN | SCIATIC NERVE PAIN SUCCESSFULLY TREATED WITH ACUPUNCTURE | NO MORE PAIN |

SCIATIC NERVE PAIN | SEVERE PAIN | ACUPUNCTURE PAIN RELIEF

"...in three weeks, I had no more pain; I finally got my life back!"

For two months, I was in very severe pain in my right butt area. I was in tears most of the time.  I went to my primary doctor, who gave me two strong shots, which didn't work. I also went to my chiropractor; that didn't work either.  One day, I was talking to our neighbor, down the street, about my pain.  She told me about Dr. Huang and his acupuncture treatment on her sciatic problem;  I decided to go and talk to him.  He told me that he could get rid of my pain.  I started treatment that same day, and in three weeks, I had no more pain; I finally got my life back!  Dr. Huang and his whole staff are great, and show a lot of care to me and all their clients.  Thank you and God bless!

Your Patient S.M.O
Santa Ana, CA
June 10, 2016

5/5 stars

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Patient S.M.O.

June 18, 2016

5/5 stars

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SCIATIC NERVE PAIN | SEVERE PAIN | DON’T JUST LIVE WITH IT | ACUPUNCTURE AND HERBAL MEDICINE NATURAL PAIN RELIEF ...in three weeks, I had no more pain; I finally got my life back!

ACUPUNCTURE TUMOR | NATURAL MEDICINE HELPS PROMOTE HEALING | CANCER, TUMORS AND CYSTS | DIFFICULT DISEASES | ACUPUNCTURE TO HELP MAINTAIN AND RESTORE HEALTH

NATURAL MEDICINE WORKS ALONGSIDE MODERN MEDICINE TO HELP PATIENTS

Natural Medicine is very effective in healing and is a stand alone medicine. However, we also see the benefits that it can have in conjunction with modern medicine. Clinically, we treat many patients that have exhausted all modern methods, drugs and surgeries. We also treat patients and work alongside modern medicine - whether they are going through chemotherapy and we help the patients relieve their body of the chemical toxins and/or radiation. Or we help facilitate their body's healing process, so they are strong enough to have the operation or surgical procedure that they may have needed but their body was too weak or unable to undergo the surgery at one point in their life. When their body is strong enough, then they are able to go through with the surgery and or other modern medicine procedures.

TUMOR | BEFORE

TUMOR | AFTER

ACUPUNCTURE TUMOR | NATURAL MEDICINE HELPS PROMOTE HEALING | CANCER, TUMORS AND CYSTS | DIFFICULT DISEASES | ACUPUNCTURE TO HELP MAINTAIN AND RESTORE HEALTH | NATURAL MEDICINE WORKS ALONGSIDE MODERN MEDICINE TO HELP PATIENTS

In 1993, the American Cancer Society predicted that about 33% of Americans would eventually develop some form of cancer. In the early 1990’s, nearly six million new cancer cases and more than four million deaths from cancer were being reported worldwide each year, according to Time Magazine, fall 1996 issue. In the United States during the early 1990’s, more than one-fifth of all deaths was caused by cancer. In children, the common types of cancers are bone tumors, leukemia, brain tumors and lymphomas such as Hodgkin's lymphoma.

Modern medicine’s strength is in emergency and acute care, while natural medicine’s strength lies in acute and chronic treatment. Clinically, we treat many patients that have exhausted all modern methods, drugs and surgeries.  Patients, such as those suffering from rheumatoid arthritis, Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Myasthenia Gravis, Crohn’s disease, Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV), cancer, tumor, and cysts come to us as a “last hope” and have found promising or complete recovery. Natural medicine is powerful and can strengthen the body’s internal organs and invigorate immunity, which at times is the best line of defense against diseases. Both patients and doctors should seek the method of treatment that will quickly and effective take care of the ailment.

The healthcare and medical treatment a patient gets will definitely be a major determinant of health. Being doctors in the field of natural medicine, we see many advantages of natural treatment methods. However, there is also merit in the modern medical system. The two should work together as one to complement each other and become an integrated medical system.

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Patient Tumors and Cysts

June 7, 2016

5/5 stars

Acupuncture and Herbs

Natural Medicine works alongside modern medicine to help patients suffering from tumors and cysts. Acupuncture and Herbs are highly effective for treating Tumors and Cysts in conjunction with modern medicine or as a stand alone medicine. We are licensed primary healthcare practitioners in the state of California by the California Board of Medical Quality Assurance.

ACUPUNCTURE TERATOSPERMIA | ACUPUNCTURIST TERATOZOOSPERMIA | ACUPUNCTURE CLINIC MALE INFERTILITY | NATURAL MEDICINE HERBS MALE FERTILITY | MALE REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM TESTIMONIAL SUCCESS BY PATIENT

Acupuncture Teratospermia, Acupuncturist For Teratozoospermia, Acupuncture Clinic Male Infertility and Natural Medicine Herbs Male Fertility – Patient testimonial male reproductive system successto share the hope and encouragement from Natural Medicine Center.

Over 45,000 patients treated and 4th generation in natural medicine – acupuncture Teratospermia, Acupuncturist for Teratozoospermia, Acupuncture Clinic Male Infertility and Natural Medicine Herbs Male Fertility, Male Reproductive System Success Testimonial By Patient J.C.  Acupuncture, acupuncturist and Natural Medicine Center offers acupuncture, herbs, dietary supplements and nutrition to serve patients.  We have treated patients including doctors (MD & Ph.D.), nurses (RN), chiropractors, licensed acupuncturists, healthcare professionals and post-graduates. Natural Medicine Center receives Best of Orange County award Best Acupuncture Acupuncturist & Herbalist.  Our family has been serving patients in the United States since 1980 and serving California for 35 years. Doctors and Licensed acupuncturist with clinical experience and success to serve you. We have a loving medical staff and will do our best to help and support patients to promote, maintain and restore health.

How can we help in the treatment of male reproductive system in male infertility or fertility?

The male reproductive system is responsible for the functions of production, regulation, development, and secretion of follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) necessary for sperm production or spermatogenesis, lutenizing hormone (LH) that stimulates the production of testosterone.  Testosterone is needed for spermatogenesis and libido and normal sexual function.

We have successfully helped men with male infertility or male fertility by using acupuncture, herbs, dietary supplements and nutrition by sourcing our clinical knowledge from 4 generations of knowledge and clinical experience through our family and the thousands of years of traditional Chinese medicine’s experience in this area of male reproductive system. We use acupuncture, herbs, dietary supplements and nutrition to help men with the male reproductive system.

What is Teratozoospermia or Teratospermia in male infertility or fertility?

Teratozoospermia or teratospermia can be seen from a semen analysis using a microscope.  The sperm can be seen as abnormal or malformed head that are large, small, pin shaped, double headed,  or deformed.  In natural medicine it is possible to help men that has developed these issues as you can see in the patient testimonial below based upon our clinical experience and success using acupuncture, herbs, and dietary supplements for teratospermia or teratozoospermia.  Male infertility or fertility can happen with teratozoospermia or teratospermia, and the key is to treat the cause of the problem.

We have treated patients including doctors (MD & Ph.D.), nurses (RN), chiropractors, licensed acupuncturists, healthcare professionals and post-graduates.  We offer acupuncture, herbal medicine, nutrition, and dietary supplements to help patients promote, maintain and restore health.  We are licensed acupuncturist by the state of California. We have medical testimonials of acupuncture Teratospermia, Acupuncturist for Teratozoospermia, Acupuncture Clinic Male Infertility and Natural Medicine Herbs Male Fertility, Male Reproductive System By Patient

ACUPUNCTURE COSTA MESA | ORANGE COUNTY ACUPUNCTURIST SERVING SOUTH COAST | CLINICALLY EXPERIENCED GREAT RESULTS | 5 STAR ONLINE REVIEWS AND MANY TESTIMONIALS

Acupuncture, herbs, nutrition and natural medicine for Costa Mesa, Orange County, SoCal, South Coast and surrounding areas. We are acupuncturist and herbalists for Costa Mesa, in Southern California, serving you with clinical experience and success. We treat difficult diseases and debilitating pain. Over 45,000 patients treated and 4th generation in natural medicine.  Our family has been serving patients the United States since 1980 and serving patients in California for over 30 years. We offer acupuncture, natural medicine, herbs, diet, nutrition, dietary supplements, and food therapy.

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Serving patients with acupuncture and nutrition and treating difficult diseases in Costa Mesa, California, Orange County, SoCal. We are located at the corner of Fairview Road and MacArthur Blvd. at South Coast Marketplace. We are located minutes away from the South Coast Plaza off of the 405 freeway, across the street from Calvary Chapel Costa Mesa. We are caring doctors with clinical experience to help you. We will do our best to help you and offer you and your family genuine and natural healthcare. You don’t have “to just live with it” anymore – help your body heal from the inside out. We help maintain, restore and promote health using acupuncture, herbal medicine, natural medical knowledge, and clinically proven treatment methods. We offer safe and effective treatments for children and the elderly.

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What is Acupuncture? What is Natural Medicine?

Natural Medicine has been established and practiced for over 4000 years, making it the longest practiced and most used medical system. In fact, more people have been treated by it than all systems of medicine combined. Natural medicine is traditional medicine and not an alternative. There is nothing magical or mystical about it. Natural medicine originated in the Orient, but is now used all over the world, in countries such as China, Korea, Japan, India, Germany, France, Britain, Switzerland, United States, Canada, Russia, Romania, Czechoslovia, Yugoslavia, Mexico, and Australia.

The popularity of natural medicine is due to the methods of treatment. Harsh methods, such as drugs are not used, and irreversible procedures, such as surgery are not involved. The key to its effectiveness is that it unleashes the body’s own healing power to rid all kinds of diseases. Since the illness occurred due to a weak and imbalanced body, increasing the body’s strength and normalizing its functions will naturally eliminate the ailment.

We are here to serve your healthcare needs, naturally improving the quality of your life. Do you need an acupuncturist, herbalist or nutritionist? Experienced doctors to help you and answer your questions.  Offering acupuncture for Laguna Beach, Laguna Niguel, Laguna Woods, And Laguna Hills and the surrounding areas.

We have treated over 45,000 patients and are 4th generation in natural medicine. Our family has been serving patients in the United States since 1980 and serving California for 35 years. Our patients include physicians, doctors (MD & Ph.D.), nurses (RN), chiropractors, licensed acupuncturists, post-graduates, and other healthcare providers. Natural Medicine Center receives Best of Orange County award Best Acupuncturist & Herbalist. We treat many difficult diseases and specialize in immune disorder and auto-immune diseases, reproductive disorders, digestive disorders, liver and kidney diseases, mood disorders, anxiety, depression, skin conditions, infertility, and male and female care. Natural medicine is sometimes referred to as alternative medicine or complimentary medicine, but in reality it is traditional medicine. It is the longest researched and most used medical system. It has over 4000 years of history and “More people have been treated with acupuncture and herbs than ALL systems of medicine combined.” Acupuncture is safe & effective for the treatment of pain and injuries, and it is helpful in treating many different types of diseases. Natural Medicine Center in Costa Mesa, Orange County, California – Dr. Kevin Huang and Dr. Janet Yeh – We pledge to you our dedication to top quality medical excellence! We provide gentle loving care for our patient family!

We have many testimonials to share the hope and encouragement from Natural Medicine Center using acupuncture, acupuncturist, herbs, dietary supplements and nutrition for Laguna Beach, Laguna Niguel, Laguna Woods, And Laguna Hills.

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Anaerobic Exercise

Anaerobic exercise involves short bursts of exertion followed by periods of rest. Bodies develop stronger muscles as the result of anaerobic exercise. Anaerobic exercise does not burn fat, because it is generally performed at an intensity that is too great to allow enough oxygen into the body to burn fat for energy.  However, its muscle-building results can complement aerobic exercise. Examples of anaerobic activities include push-ups, stomach crunches, pull-ups, weight lifting, calisthenics, golf, sprinting, etc.

Aerobic Exercise

Aerobic exercise means exercise “with air”, and emphasizes oxygen in the air. Muscles need oxygen to function. Aerobic encompasses any activity that continually supplies enough oxygen to the exercising muscles for the duration of the activity. The kind of exercise that reduces fat is called aerobic exercise. During aerobic exercise, the heart beats faster and breathing is heavier. The increased oxygen level combines with stored fat and literally burns the fat away. Regular aerobic exercise (20 minutes of exercise three or more times a week) also raises the body’s metabolism; the body burns more calories all the time – even at rest! Examples of aerobic activities include Tai Chi exercise, breathing exercise, walking (fast), running/jogging, basketball, bicycling, hockey, ice skating, karate, rollerblading, rowing, soccer, swimming, tennis, cross-country skiing, dancing, jumping, and skating.

Flexibility Exercise & Stretching

Flexibility exercises lengthens and stretches muscles to enhance balance and overall grace an agility. It helps the body and breathing. A very good example of this type of exercise are stretching, pilates, and tai chi. We recommend more aerobic, flexibility and stretching exercises and moderation of anaerobic exercises. This blog will be a part of a series of blogs for educational purposes to help improve your understanding and equip you to improve health naturally.

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“I have been blessed. Dr. Huang gave me hope and I’ve been given a second chance. Things are back to how they should be. I’m heading in the right direction. Now I want to socialize again. This place was heaven sent - best 20 minutes of my day.”

In January 2011, I was diagnosed with Psoriatic Arthritis. Up until then, I was healthy. Then in April 2012, I was diagnosed with Lupus which was detected in my blood. The diagnosis left me shocked and fearful. I was 36 and thought that I was too young for this. I had severe pain from my illness. I sought the help of a general doctor and 2 Rheumatologists. The Rheumatologist put me on Plaquenil twice a day, which did not help me at all and made my psoriasis worse. I was also on a Lupus drug trial which made things worse. My energy was low, my immune system was down. I missed a lot of work, had to reduce hours, and my job was losing faith in me. At home I had no energy to clean and I couldn’t do as much around the house. I’m a single mother so everything was on me. I did not socialize because I was always tired. When you stop socializing, friends stop calling you. I was so discouraged and I was losing hope.

A friend at church gave me the phone number to Natural Medicine Center and my mom suggested I try acupuncture. My friends and family were very supportive. I was skeptical, negative and doubtful that it would work but decided to put everything into it. When I first started, I was impressed. The staff is friendly and helpful - everybody is nice and comforting at the clinic. It makes it an easy process. I started acupuncture and herbs on May 10, 2012, and it was a relaxing experience.

A week later I already felt better. People at work noticed a bounce in my step again, and my energy level was up. I’m heading in the right direction. I have been blessed. Dr. Huang gave me hope and I’ve been given a second chance. Things are back to how they should be. Now I want to socialize again. This place was heaven sent - best 20 minutes of my day. I have been referring others and everybody wants to start coming. Before I didn’t believe in natural medicine and now I think that it is better than any modern medicine with no side effects. I will tell everyone who will listen. You have nothing to lose. Just try it. Just look at me.

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July 21, 2012

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Acupuncture Clinic and Natural Medicine Center offers acupuncture, herbs, dietary supplements, and nutrition by acupuncturist and 4th generation doctors in natural medicine for patients. We have treated over 45,000 patients including doctors (MD & Ph.D.), nurses (RN), chiropractors, licensed acupuncturists, healthcare professionals and post-graduates. Many testimonials – Natural Medicine Center receives Best of Orange County award Best Acupuncture Acupuncturist & Herbalist. Our family has been serving patients in the United States since 1980 and serving California for 30 years. Doctors and Licensed acupuncturist with clinical experience and success to serve you. We have a loving medical staff and will do our best to help and support patients to promote, maintain and restore health.

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More Americans die from heart disease than from any other illness. According to Time magazine “Special Issue”, Fall 1996, around 60,000 heart valves were replaced each year and between 1992 and 1993, there were 698 pericardium replacements. On the average, there are 1400 hearts transplanted annually in America, with 2361 hearts replaced in 1995 alone. And except during the 1918 influenza pandemic, heart disease has been the number one killer of Americans each year since 1900. A recent article in Prevention magazine noted that one easy way to reduce weight and lessen the risks of heart disease is to decrease television time to one hour a day.

If you suffer from these illness, natural medicine can greatly benefit you. We offer acupuncture, herbal medicine, nutrition, and dietary supplements to help patients promote, maintain and restore health. Call 714.979.9790 for a free consultation. Below are alarming statistics regarding health and wellness in the United States.

Each year, around 500,000 Americans suffer from stroke. One in four American adults have high blood pressure (hypertension) and one third are not even aware of the condition. Hypertension statistics are among the most difficult to determine, in part due to the number of non-symptomatic patients. Further, rates for males and females are often combined. For example, although the rate for Korean Americans is estimated to be 16% of the population, it has been found that the rate for men is closer to 22%, while that for women is only 3%. In general, Asians have hypertension at lower rates than other ethnic groups. The rates for hypertension are exceptionally higher for African-Americans. It is a leading health concern for African-Americans and those with hypertension are 5 times more likely to develop chronic heart failure and 10 times more likely to suffer from kidney failure than the general population. Contributing factors may include obesity, high sodium intake, low potassium intake (due to low fruits and vegetables consumption), and socio-economic pressures.

Over 40% of deaths in the U.S. are due to cardiovascular disease (CVD). It is estimated that more than 1 in every 5 persons has some form of CVD (which also includes hypertension, stroke, and rheumatic heart disease).

In 1993, the American Cancer Society predicted that about 33% of Americans will eventually develop some form of cancer. In the early 1990s, nearly six million new cancer cases and more than four million deaths from cancer were being reported worldwide each year. In the United States during the early 1990s, more than one-fifth of all deaths was caused by cancer.  In 1996, there were an estimated 158,700 lung cancer deaths, 56,040 colon and rectum cancer deaths, and 27,800 pancreas cancer deaths. That same year, about 44,300 females died from breast cancer, 14,800 died from ovarian cancer, and 41,400 males died from prostate cancer. A recent study published in the New England Journal of Medicine showed that women who took synthetic estrogen for six or more years beyond menopause had a 45% greater risk of breast cancer. In women 60 to 64, the risk rose to 71%. The American Cancer Society study of 240,000 women showed that those who took synthetic estrogen for at least six years had a 40% increase risk of fatal ovarian cancer. In 1997, the American Cancer Society published the incidence of cancer in the U.S. from 1988 to 1992.  These statistics stated that African-American males and Anglo-American males have the highest rates of cancer, while Korean and Native American women have the lowest.

25 million Americans are affected by osteoporosis. These are mostly women, over the age of 50. Osteoporosis results in 1.5 million fractures per year, costing patients $10 billion in hospital and nursing home care.

Between 1983 and 1993, the number of hip replacements increased from 49,000 to 83,000. Knee replacements almost quadrupled to 131,000 in the U.S. between 1983 and 1993.

Genital herpes, caused by the herpes simplex virus, affects 20 million Americans, with 500,000 new cases annually.

16 million Americans are plagued with Type I or Type II diabetes. Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes Mellitus (NIDDM) is of special interest to nutritionists, and shows wide divergence in prevalence rates. The CDC reported in 1993, the rates of NIDDM by population group, determined through national surveys and specific studies: African Americans, 9.6 percent; American Indians, 5-50 percent (depending on tribal affiliation); Cuban Americans, 9.1 percent; Japanese Americans, women – 16 percent, men – 20 percent; Puerto Ricans, 10.9 percent; and Caucasian American, 6.2 percent. Other differences have been noted. Native Hawaiians have twice the rate of Koreans and Filipinos living in the United States. Japanese, Asians, Indians, and Samoans have shown rapidly increasing rates after immigrating to the U.S. as compared to other Asians and Pacific Islanders.
285,000 unnecessary hysterectomies are performed each year in the U.S.

10 million U.S. men suffer from impotence.

2.4 million Americans suffer from panic disorder and 30% of these people develop agoraphobia, which is the fear of leaving home.

Lyme disease causes flu-like symptoms in 100,000 Americans yearly.

There are 1.6 million emphysema sufferers in the United States.

10 million patients suffer from incontinence in the U.S.

23 million Americans suffer from migraines – women three times more often than men do. It is estimated that 25-30% of the female population has experienced migraines.

Sleep disorders, such as narcolepsy (sudden overpowering episodes of daytime sleepiness) affect 200,000 Americans and insomnia affects about 9%.

There are more than 44,000 cornea and 6200 sclera repairs and replacements performed each year in the United States.

Since 1988, there have been more than 23,000 liver transplants.

The death rate from asthma, which attacks 12 million Americans annually, has grown 6% each year since the late 1970s.

11,000 American people have become paralyzed each year due to spinal cord injuries.

HIV infection and AIDS have hit ethnic groups disproportionately. Over half of AIDS cases occur in African-Americans and Mexican-Americans, although they comprise less than 1/4 of the total U.S. population. These figures are even more alarming for women and children: 75% of AIDS cases in women occur among African-Americans and Mexican-Americans; and 80% of cases among children are African-Americans and Mexican-Americans. As of 1995, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) reported that the total number of cases (501,310) were distributed as follows: cases among Asians/Pacific Islanders living in the U.S., 3,457; cases among African-Americans, 170,271; cases among Mexican-Americans, 87,387; and cases among Native Americans, 1,283.

End-stage renal disease (ESRD) may be caused by many primary conditions, particularly diabetes and hypertension. Incidence rate (by percentage in each group) varies by ethnicity. Renal failure among Mexican-Americans showed that hypertension was the primary diagnosis in 40% of cases among non-Hispanic African-Americans, but for only 25% of cases in Hispanic African-Americans. The reverse was true for diabetes, which accounted for 25% of cases among non-Hispanic African-Americans, and for 39% of cases in Hispanic African-Americans. Diabetes was the primary cause of ESRD in 27% of non-Hispanic Anglo-Americans, but for 45% of Hispanic-Americans. This accounts for the variation in rates found in the broader categories of African-Americans and Anglo-Americans.

Infant mortality rates are some of the most detailed, demonstrating a large variation between ethnic groups. The gap between Anglo-Americans and African-Americans infant deaths has widened since 1950. Those for many Asians/Pacific Islanders and Hispanics living in the U.S. are lower than for Anglo-Americans, but not for all Asian-Americans and Mexican Americans. The rates for native Hawaiians and Puerto Ricans are higher. Rates for Native Americans are also high. Discrepancies are thought due largely to premature and low-birth weight births.

Overweight is increasing in most U.S. population groups. It has gone up 36% since 1960.
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Balanced Care for Diabetes

Diabetes is a complex and chronic debilitating ailment that affects every facet of life and should not be taken lightly. However, the increasing knowledge, scientific and clinical findings, and medical advances allows doctors, health care professionals, nutritionists and patients to learn more about this disease and how to effectively combat it through proper diet, exercise, prevention and treatment. Instead of fear, there is now new hope and confidence.

It is apparent that the management of diabetes and prevention of diabetic complications is certainly a doable job. And keeping the glucose within the normal range is a task many patients have found to be successful. In spite of having diabetes, the patient is capable of living a long and healthy life, savor wonderful foods, go anywhere, and do just about anything if proper care and treatment are provided. The patient must be willing to make certain sacrifices and put forth the effort to learn how to correctly take care of the body through proper diet, nutrition, exercise, lifestyle modifications, and medical treatment.

What is Diabetes?

In the United States, diabetes is quite a common illness. An estimated 16 million people have it, which is around 1 out of every 17 individuals. About 1,800 new cases are diagnosed each day. Technically, this disease is known as diabetes mellitus. “Diabetes” originated from the Greek for excessive urination, a symptom the ancients noticed. “Mellitus” originated from the Latin for honey because diabetic urine is filled with sugar and is sweet. Physicians and medical books use the term diabetes mellitus, but colloquially, this disease is simply called diabetes.

There are three types of diabetes: type 1, type 2, and gestational diabetes. There are differences depending on type, but everyone with diabetes has one thing in common: little or no ability to move sugar, or glucose, out of the blood and into cells, where it is the body’s primary fuel. Modern science does not know exactly what causes diabetes, but it appears to result from a combination of genetics and environmental factors, including viral infections, poor diet, and sedentary lifestyle.

All humans have glucose in the blood, whether or not they have diabetes. This glucose comes from food. After food intake, the digestive process breaks down carbohydrates into glucose, which is absorbed into the blood through the small intestine. People who do not have diabetes rely on insulin, a hormone made in the pancreas, to move glucose from the blood into cells. But people who have diabetes either do not produce insulin or cannot efficiently use the insulin they produce. Without insulin, glucose remains in the bloodstream.

When glucose accumulates in the bloodstream, a condition called hyperglycemia, “hyper” meaning too much and “glycemia” meaning glucose in the blood, results. Hyperglycemia causes intense thirst, the need to urinate frequently, blurred vision, fatigue, and other symptoms. Over time, high blood glucose can cause very serious medical problems. These problems are often called “diabetic complications” and include:

1)   Heart Disease – Heart disease, stroke, and cardiovascular diseases are by far the leading cause of death in the U.S., but compared with non-diabetics, people with diabetes are at much higher risk.

2)   Kidney Disease – This can be fatal.

3)   Eye Diseases – Diabetes is a leading cause of blindness.

4)   Nervous System Disorders – These may interfere with the ability to sense pain, and contribute to serious infections, particularly in the legs and feet.

By adding up the total toll of diabetes complications, this disease is one of the nation’s leading causes of death. However, please do not despair! All diabetes complications can be largely prevented and managed by practicing what is known as “tight control”, or keeping blood glucose level as close to normal as possible. This takes time and energy, but many diabetics do it successfully and live full lives without much trouble.

TYPES OF DIABETES

Type 1 (IDDM)

Patients with type 1, or Insulin Dependent Diabetes Mellitus (IDDM), cannot produce insulin and need regular shots of it to keep the blood glucose levels normal. Almost half the people with this type of diabetes are age 20 and younger. For this reason, type 1 diabetes was once called juvenile-onset diabetes. Type 1 diabetes accounts for only about 5 to 10 percent of the disease. The vast majority of diabetics have type 2.

Risk Factors

1)   Caucasian race. Diabetes strikes people of every race, but it is most common among Caucasians.

2)   Age less than 20. Half of people diagnosed with type 1 are under 20.

3)   A family history of the disease

Causes

1)   Auto-antibodies – Type 1 diabetes has many hallmarks of an auto-immune condition. In auto-immune diseases, the immune system, which normally protects the body from disease by killing invading germs, mistakes the body’s own cells for germs and destroys them. In the case of type 1 diabetes, the immune system kills the beta cells in the pancreas that produce insulin.

2)   Viruses – Type 1 diabetes often strikes shortly after a viral infection, and doctors often notice a sharp jump in type 1 diabetes diagnoses after viral epidemics. The viruses closely related include those that cause mumps, German measles, and a close relative of the virus that causes polio. Viruses do not cause diabetes directly. Instead, these viruses contain proteins that look very similar to proteins found in the pancreas’ insulin-producing beta cells. The immune system presumably mistakes the beta cells for virus particles and destroys them, which destroys the body’s ability to synthesize insulin.

3)   Chemicals and Drugs – Studies have shown that Pyriminil, a poison used to kill rats, triggers type 1 diabetes. Also two prescription drugs, pentamidine, used to treat pneumonia, and L-asparaginase, used in cancer treatment also triggers type 1 diabetes. All the chemicals and drugs that cause type 1 diabetes do so by destroying the beta cells.

4)   Cow’s Milk – Exposure to cow’s milk during infancy may increase the risk of type 1 diabetes. Cow’s milk contains a protein similar to a protein found on beta cells. The theory is that if infants develop antibodies to the cow’s milk protein, they may mistake the beta cells for milk and destroy them. However, even a remote chance that cow’s milk might increase risk of diabetes strengthens the case for breastfeeding.

5)   Genetics/Lifestyle – Diabetes is not strictly genetic. Most children of diabetic parents do not develop the disease. However, scientists have long suspected that heredity plays a role because type 1 diabetes tends to run in families. A lifestyle factor also exists because certain bad habits that are passed on through the family can also cause disease. A family history of the disease increases risk.

Type 2 (NIDDM)

Ninety to ninety-five percent of people with diabetes have type 2, or Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes Mellitus (NIDDM). Type 2 diabetics produce insulin, but cells within the body are insulin resistant. By not responding properly to the hormone, glucose accumulates in the blood. Insulin resistance increases as weight increases and physical activity decreases. Not surprisingly, most people with type 2 diabetes have sedentary lifestyles and are obese. It is estimated that these patients weigh at least 20 percent more than what is recommended for their height and build. Some people with type 2 diabetes must inject insulin, but most can control the disease through a combination of weight loss, exercise, correct food and nutrition intake, herbal medicine and proper treatment.

Risk Factors

1)   Age – Nearly all people diagnosed with type 2 are over 30 years old. Half of all new cases are age 55 and older.

2)   Race and Ethnicity – Compared with Caucasians and Asians, type 2 diabetes is more common among Native Americans, African Americans, and Hispanics.

3)   Being overweight or obese – Insulin resistance increases with weight.

4)   High-fat diet – A key cause of obesity.

5)   Sedentary lifestyle – Insulin resistance increases with lack of exercise.

6)   Women who have had gestational diabetes – Previous gestational diabetes increases risk of type 2 diabetes years later.

7)   Women who have given birth to babies weighing 9 pounds or more.

8)   Genetics/Lifestyle – Like type 1 diabetes, type 2 also runs in families.

Causes

1)   Obesity – Obesity is the single most important cause of type 2 diabetes, because carrying excess body fat causes insulin resistance. Definitions of obesity differ, but in general obesity occurs when the patient weighs at least 20 percent more than what is recommended for their height and build. Three-quarters of type 2 diabetics are or have been overweight. For this reason type 2 diabetes is usually treated with diet and exercise. Dropping weight and gaining muscle helps the body use insulin more efficiently. Also, where the patient carries the weight is as important as how much weight is carried. People who carry fat above their hips (“apple shape”) have a greater risk of developing type 2 diabetes than those who carry it on their hips (“pear shape”).

2)   Genetics/Lifestyle – Diabetes is not strictly genetic. However, scientists have long suspected that heredity plays a role because type 2 diabetes also tends to run in families. A lifestyle factor also exists because certain bad habits passed on through the family can also cause disease. A family history of the disease increases risk.

3)   Age – Age also plays a role in type 2 diabetes. Half of all new diagnoses are in people over 55, and nearly 11 percent of Americans aged 65 to 74 have type 2 diabetes. However, it’s not clear whether age, per se, is a cause of type 2 diabetes, or simply a reflection of the fact that people tend to gain weight and become less physically active as they grow older.

3. Gestational Diabetes

Gestational diabetes develops only in pregnant women with no previous history of diabetes. Nearly 135,000 women develop gestational diabetes each year. Typically, gestational diabetes clears up after women have delivered their babies. But studies have shown that about 40 percent of women with gestational diabetes go on to develop type 2 diabetes within 15 years. All pregnant women should be tested for gestational diabetes between the 24th -28th weeks of pregnancy.

Risk Factors

1)   Obesity – Because it increases insulin resistance.

2)   Race and Ethnicity – Hispanic Americans, Native Americans, and African Americans are at increased risk, presumably because compared with Caucasians and Asians, they are more likely to be overweight.

3)   Genetics – It tends to run in families.

Causes

1)   Hormones – Pregnant women produce various hormones essential to the baby’s growth. However these hormones may also make the mother insulin resistant. All pregnant women have some degree of insulin resistance, but if this resistance becomes full-blown gestational diabetes, it usually appears around the 24th week of pregnancy. For this reason, all pregnant women should be screened for gestational diabetes around that time.

2)   Genetics/Lifestyle – Because both gestational and type 2 diabetes develop due to insulin resistance, researchers suspect that these two conditions have a similar genetic basis. However, diabetes is not strictly genetic. A lifestyle factor also exists because certain bad habits passed on through the family can also cause disease. A family history of the disease increases risk.

DIETARY MANAGEMENT

Cut the Fat

After smoking, a high-fat diet is the second most lethal habit. This is true for all Americans, but particularly for people with diabetes because the disease greatly increases the risk of cardiovascular disease, heart attack and stroke. According to a report in the Journal of the American Medical Association, smoking causes 400,000 deaths a year. High-fat diet causes 300,000. Several more highly publicized social evils are: alcohol (100,000 deaths), guns (35,000), auto accidents (25,000), and drug abuse (20,000). These statistics in no way minimize the tragedies of alcoholism, murder, or drug addiction. But they provide perspective on what is really killing Americans. Few people cringe when “Aunt Sally” serves up large slices of banana cream pie a la mode, but from a public health perspective, she might as well be offering heroin. If this sounds a bit extreme, consider the dangers of dietary fat:

1)  Diabetes – Diabetes contributes to more than 250,000 deaths a year. More than 90 percent of people with diabetes have type 2 disease. The main risk factor for type 2 diabetes is obesity, and a prime cause of obesity is a high-fat diet.

2)  Obesity – “Obese” means to weigh 20 percent more than the recommended weight for your height and build. Obesity is the prime risk factor for type 2 diabetes. It also increases risk of heart disease, several cancers, hypertension, and arthritis. It is a problem only in countries with a high-fat diet.

3)  Heart Disease – The nation’s leading cause of death, heart disease kills 720,000 Americans a year, most as a result of heart attacks. Compared with non-diabetics, people with diabetes have three times the risk of heart disease. A high-fat diet is a key cause of the cholesterol-rich deposits called plaques that narrow the coronary arteries and trigger heart attacks. Virtually all Americans, especially diabetics, have these plaques in the coronary arteries. This build-up begins to develop as soon as people start eating a high-fat diet, which in American means during childhood. A 1993 study by Jack Strong, M.D., chair of the pathology department at Louisiana State University Medical Center in New Orleans, analyzed autopsies of 1,532 teenagers who died in accidents. One hundred percent showed plaques in their aortas, the body’s largest artery.

4)  Stroke – Stroke is the nation’s third leading cause of death, claiming 144,000 lives a year. Compared with non-diabetics, people with diabetes have five times the risk of stroke. There are two major types of stroke, one caused by bleeding in the brain (hemorrhagic), and the other by blockage of an artery there (ischemic). About 75 percent of strokes are ischemic, and the vast majority of ischemic strokes are caused by cerebral thrombosis, blockage of a brain artery in a process similar to heart attack. Just as a high-fat diet contributed to heart attack risk, it also boosts risk of stroke.

5)  Cancer – A high-fat diet does not contribute to all cancers, but many studies have linked it to several, notably colon and breast cancer, which together account for more than 100,000 deaths a year. Other studies suggest that a high-fat diet may play a role in causing cancers of the prostate (38,000 deaths annually), pancreas (26,000), and possibly lung cancer in nonsmokers (30,000), and malignant melanoma (6,900). The American Cancer Society and the National Cancer Institute urge everyone to eat less fat.

6)  Hypertension – Popularly known as “high blood pressure,” hypertension is a major risk factor for heart disease and stroke. High-fat diet contributes to this condition because it adds extra pounds. As weight increases, the heart must work harder to pump blood through all the extra tissue. As the heart’s effort increases, so does blood pressure.

7)  Weight-Related Arthritis – Dietary fat contributes to the most common form of arthritis, osteoarthritis, because excess weight subjects the major joints to extra wear and tear.

In the words of William Castelli, M.D., longtime director of the Framingham Heart Study, the nation’s oldest ongoing research program into the causes of heart disease, “Most Americans who have chronic health problems would not have them if they consistently ate a low-fat diet.” Today, according to a recent report by the National Center for Health Statistics, American fat consumption averages 34 percent of total calories. That average is down slightly from 1978, when the figure was 36 percent, but averages can be misleading. Some Americans have cut way back on fats, but millions, including most type 2 diabetics, still consume at least twice as much fat as their great-grandparents did. Compared with 1992, in 1993, U.S. sales of butter, ice cream, and high-fat cookies and fast-food meals increased by almost $1 billion. It’s clear Americans still have a long way to go to reduce their risks of the fat-related health problems

There are two ways to reduce the amount of fat in one’s diet – gradually or drastically. The gradual approach will be presented first, then the drastic. The gradual approach is better suited to most people’s tolerance for change. But if the patient already has serious diabetes complications, the drastic approach may be better fit.

Gradually gearing the diet away from fats begins with reading food labels. The new nutritional label created by the Food and Drug Administration states the percentage of calories from fat in one serving of the item. As a general rule, select foods that contain no more than 20 percent of calories from fat per serving. Or simply stick to items that contain fewer than 3 grams of fat per serving. But beware that sometimes the serving size represents less than what is consumed, meaning that its actual fat content is higher.

Do not be fooled by the Daily Value (DV) listing. The DV tells how much of the day’s worth of fat, cholesterol, sodium, etc., the food provides, based on a hypothetical 2,000-calorie-a-day diet. DV ratings are in bold on the new nutrition labels, but they often understate the amount of fat an item contains. A snack food might have a fat DV of 25 percent, which might seem acceptable to the unsuspecting consumer, but still contain 75 percent of calories (or more) from fat.

Labels that proclaim the item to be some enormous percentage fat-free are the biggest abominations in the supermarket. These labels contain a tiny germ of truth. An item that claims to be 96 percent fat-free is by weight. But weight doesn’t matter. What matters is its percent of calories from fat. Whole milk contains only 4 percent fat by weight, so it’s 96 percent fat-free. But a whopping 50 percent of its calories come from fat. Low-fat milk (2 percent) derives 38 percent of its calories from fat. And watch out for things like Lite mayonnaise. Regular mayo derives about 95 percent of its calories from fat. Lite mayonnaise is lower, but more than 75 percent of its calories come from fat.

As far as unlabeled foods are concerned, the following is a general guideline. But remember to still pay attention to how many carbohydrates consumed or the blood glucose level may become elevated.

1)  Fruits, Vegetables, and Beans – They are low in fat, as long as they are not smothering in high-fat butter, margarine, or cream. But these are all high in carbohydrates, and diabetic patients have to watch the carbohydrates.

2)  Pastas and Grains – This is another food group that is low in fat and high in carbohydrates. Eat more of these foods, but at the same time, closely monitor glucose levels.

3)  Breads – Beware of crackers, muffins, biscuits, croissants, and other bread treats, which are high in fat. In addition, be careful of high-fat spreads such as butter, margarine, peanut butter, and cheeses. There are low-fat choices such as 100% real fruit spreads, bean dip, and soy yogurt, however, pay attention to the blood glucose level.

4)  Nuts and Seeds – Use a variety of nuts and seeds in moderation to top fruits, vegetables, beans, pastas or grains.

5)  Eggs – Limit egg intake and use substitutes whenever possible. For scrambled eggs or omelets, mix one real egg into a bowl containing mashed tofu and cook. Tofu omelets are both nutritious and delicious.

6)  Meats – Of all the red meats, only venison contains fewer than 20 percent of calories from fat. Beef, veal, pork, lamb, duck, sausages, and luncheon meats are all high in fat. Instead of building meals around them, choose recipes that use small amounts of meat to flavor dishes based on vegetables, beans, or grains, the way Asian cuisines do.

7)  Fish and Seafood – Most fish and seafood is low in fat: cod, flounder, trout, snapper, and sole. But several fish are fairly high in fat: herring, mackerel, and salmon. To keep fish low in fat, bake, broil, poach, or grill it. Do not fry it in butter or margarine or cover it with butter- or cream-based sauces. Use smaller portions and combine them with vegetables, beans, and grains.

8)  Butter, Margarine, Oils – They are all 100 percent fat. Butter is harmful because it’s the highest in saturated fat, which raises cholesterol, and contributes to heart disease. But margarine contains trans-fatty acids, which also increase risk of heart disease. Olive oil, a mono-saturated fat, does not increase risk of heart disease, nor, according to some studies, the risk of breast or colon cancer. But olive oil still is fat, therefore use it sparingly. One good way is to reduce the amount recipes call for. If a recipe suggests 2 tablespoons of olive oil, try one tablespoon or substitute with vegetable or miso broth. Most people who cook with vegetable oil sprays use less oil than they would if they simply poured liquid oil into their pans. Also, try vinegar or lemon juice with just a splash of oil.

9)  Snacks – Snacks are the downfall of many people. A bag of potato chips, cookies, and most candy is a one-way ticket to high-fat trouble. But today, low-fat eaters can choose dozens of convenient, tasty, creamy, crunchy, satisfying low-fat snacks such as 1) Fresh fruit, stewed fruit, or canned fruit without heavy syrup. 2) Air-popped popcorn. Instead of butter, add herbs such as oregano. 3) Whole grain breads, nonfat crackers, or rice cakes with 100% fruit spread. 4) Chilled vegetable salad. Steam the veggies and then add soy sauce, balsamic vinegar, lemon or juice or a low-fat marinade and refrigerate.  4) A bowl of cereal with soybean milk. 5) Nonfat soy yogurt. Add fresh fruit, or for crunch, try cereal.

10)  Use Lowfat and Nonfat Foods

11) Eat Mindfully – While eating, do not do anything else, such as read, work, household chores, or watch TV.

12) Eat Breakfast – For most people it is easier to banish the fat from breakfast than from any other meal. Try 1) Toast with fruit spread, soybean paste or sesame tahini. 2) Oatmeal with Soybean Milk. 3) Cereal with Soybean Milk.

Pay Attention to Carbohydrates

In addition to focusing on fat, people with diabetes have to count carbohydrates as well. This is especially true for people with type 1 diabetes and those who use insulin. Carbohydrates are the starches and sugars in food. While very little fat and protein becomes glucose, almost all the carbohydrate does. As carbohydrate is broken down into glucose and absorbed, the blood sugar level goes up. Many dietitians and diabetes educators recommend regulating the number of carbohydrates eaten each day. In the short run this will help avoid roller-coaster blood sugar levels; in the long run it will help avoid serious complications of the disease

Millions of Americans grew up believing that carbohydrates (starches and sugars) were the major dietary villains. They viewed potatoes and cakes as “fattening,” and thought weight loss involved limiting the total number of calories one ate. The centerpiece of restaurant “diet plates” was a low-carbohydrate, but high-fat ground beef patty.  But in the last 20 years, nutrition scientists have shown that there is really a great villain in the American diet – fat.

Carbohydrates, including fruits, vegetables, beans, and grains provide most of the body’s energy. Of course, people with diabetes must control carbohydrate intake to prevent hyper- and hypoglycemia. But for people who eat a healthy number of daily calories (around 1,500 to 2,000 depending on height and activity level), carbohydrates are not fattening. Only fat is.

By limiting fat calories, it is not as important to worry too much about total caloric intake. It’s not the potato that’s fattening, it’s the butter, sour cream, and bacon bits people put on it. The same goes for desserts. Cakes, pies, and ice cream are fattening because they are loaded with fat. It is people’s ‘fat tooth’ and ‘sweet tooth’ that gets people into trouble.

How could this be? Simple: All calories are not created equal. One gram of carbohydrate or protein contains only 4 calories, but one gram of fat contains 9. Fat calories really sneak up on you. A few handfuls of potato chips have the same number of calories as two medium-sized baked potatoes and steamed vegetables. Carbohydrates have a lot of bulk per calorie. Eating them triggers feelings of fullness, making it difficult to overeat. By reducing fat consumption from the typical 35 to 40 percent of calories down to the 10 percent level of my program, it is possible to eat one-third more food without increasing the total number of calories. The body feels full and satisfied plus the risk of heart disease and the other fat-related diseases are reduced. In addition, you lose weight.

Besides the high calorie content of fats, they are also metabolized differently from carbohydrates. The body uses most carbohydrates quickly, and can only store about one day’s worth as glycogen in the liver and in muscle tissue. When eating normal amounts, carbohydrates are never stored as fat. Fats, on the other hand, are not metabolized right away. They are stored in adipose tissue, which has an almost unlimited capacity to bulge with fat. Unlike carbohydrates, fat calories do not cause the same feelings of fullness, so the individual continues eating, gains weight, and increases the risk of fat-related diseases.

Everyone must consume some fats because they are necessary for the synthesis of essential fatty acids. But only about 5 percent of calories from fat are required to produce all the essential fatty acids the body needs to function optimally. If high-fat diets contribute to a host of diseases, do low-fat diets help prevent them? Yes, the fact that low fat diets help reverse heart disease have been corroborated by studies, most recently summarized in a report cosponsored by the AHA, the American Cancer Society, and the Center for Science in the Public Interest, a Washington-based consumer nutrition organization. If Americans cut fat consumption by about one-third (down to approximately 20 percent of calories from fat), diabetes, heart disease, and cancer would decline significantly, and the nation’s health care bill would plummet an estimated $17 billion a year.

Choice of Sugars

There are many choices of sugars that may or may not be suitable for the diabetic patient. Before beginning using sugars, please consult a doctor or nutritionist.

1)  Carob Powder or Carob Flour – This is made by grinding pod of carob tree. Seventy-five percent consists of sucrose, glucose, and fructose.

2)  Fructose – One of the most common natural sugars. It is found mostly in fruit and honey. If the diabetes is under good control, it should not cause rapid or significant rise in blood glucose level.

3)  Glucose (corn sugar, dextrose, grape sugar) – Another common natural sugar. It causes a quick and significant rise in blood sugar. The body creates glucose during digestion by breaking down carbohydrates in food and uses it for, among other things, energy. Glucose builds up in the blood if the diabetes is not well controlled.

4)  Glucose Syrup (corn syrup, corn-syrup solids, sorghum syrup, starch syrup, sugar-cane syrup) – These are produced from starch. They contain a mixture of glucose and maltose molecules.

5)  High-Fructose Corn Syrup – Made from corn syrups. These contain from 42 to 90 percent fructose. If the diabetes is under good control, it should not cause rapid or significant rise in blood glucose level.

6)  Honey (comb honey, cream honey) – A natural syrup that varies in sugar and flavor. It contains about 35 percent glucose, 40 percent fructose, and about 25 percent water.

7)   Lactose – This is milk sugar. It makes up 4.5 percent of cow milk.

8)  Maltose – Formed by two linked glucose molecules, maltose rapidly breaks down to glucose in the intestine.

9)  Mannitol – A naturally occurring sugar alcohol, mannitol causes less of a rise in blood sugar than sucrose or glucose. However, in large amounts it can cause diarrhea.

10) Maple Syrup (maple sugar) – Made from the sap of maple trees. It is mostly sucrose with some invert sugar.

11) Milk Chocolate (bitter chocolate, bittersweet chocolate) – Made by mixing milk, sugar, and cocoa butter to bitter chocolate. Milk chocolate contains about 43 percent sugar. Bitter-sweet chocolate contains about 40 percent sugar.

12) Molasses (blackstrap, golden syrup, refiners’ syrup, treacle, unsulphured) – These contain from 50 to 75 percent sugar and should generally be avoided by diabetics.

13) Sorbitol – A naturally occurring sugar alcohol found in plants. It is more slowly absorbed than glucose and causes only a small rise in blood glucose in people whose diabetes is well controlled. In large amounts it can cause diarrhea.

14) Sucrose (beet sugar, brown sugar, cane sugar, confectioner’s sugar, invert sugar, powdered sugar, raw sugar, saccharose, sugar, table sugar, turbinado) – A naturally occurring sugar made from sugar cane or sugar beets. It is what most people think of when the word ‘sugar’ is said. It is made of equal parts glucose and fructose.

15) Sweetened condensed whole milk (sweetened condensed skim milk, sweetened condensed whey) – Made by cutting the water content of milk by about half and then adding sugar. The final product is about 44 percent sucrose.

Carbohydrate Counting

For years, many people with diabetes have used exchange lists to plan meals. In this system, foods with the same amount of a given nutrient (protein, fat, or carbohydrate) are grouped together. The patient then picks and chooses from the different categories to make a meal. Exchange lists provide a degree of menu flexibility, but there is a way to get even more variety and choice of foods without losing control of the blood sugar. It is called “carbohydrate counting”, or carb counting for short.

Carbohydrate is the sugar and starch found in food, which is the substance that most directly affects blood sugar. With carb counting, the diabetic patient keeps track of the carbohydrate in food. Today, many people with diabetes are using carb counting to fine tune the glucose control, and at the same time, expanding food options beyond what the exchange lists allowed. Carb counting has some major advantages, but mastering it requires time and patience. To learn how do it properly, it is important to consult a doctor.

Understanding Carbohydrate Counting

To understand how carb counting works, it is important to understand how glucose gets into the bloodstream. For example, imagine eating a fatty cheeseburger and washing it down a big vanilla milkshake. Most of this food will eventually end up in the blood as glucose. But how much, when, and how fast? Research shows that very little of the fat is converted into glucose, and some of the protein is very slowly converted into glucose.

By contrast, within an hour or so, more than 90 percent of the carbohydrate consumed becomes glucose. This means that when the blood is tested one to two hours after a meal, most of the rise in blood glucose comes from the carbohydrate. Carb counting can help predict how the blood glucose level will be affected depending upon how much carbohydrate is consumed. If little carbohydrate is consumed, the blood sugar rises a little. If a lot of carbohydrate is consumed, the blood sugar rises a lot. Insulin balances glucose. So one way to control blood glucose levels is to match insulin to carbohydrate.

Getting Started

At first, carbohydrate counting will seem like a hassle, but in time it becomes habit. Having the patient keep accurate records helps piece together exactly how lifestyle affects diabetes. And this, in turn, enables the patient to minimize the effects of diabetes on lifestyle.

1)  Test blood glucose several times a day and record blood glucose (BG) levels before and after every meal.

2)  Start measuring the amount of carbohydrate in meals.

3)  Keep clear, accurate records of the following:

· Times and results of your blood glucose readings

· All foods eaten (calculated in grams of carbohydrate)

· Time of meals and snacks

· Time, type, and dose of insulin or oral medications

· Type, duration, and intensity of exercise

· Any additional influences on blood glucose level, such as illness, stress & menstrual period

Make a Meal Plan

To get started counting carbohydrates, a meal plan must first be created. A doctor can help decide how much carbohydrate, as well as how much protein, fat, and calories the patient should eat every day. Each plan should be personalized to suit individual eating habits, lifestyle, medication regime, and any unexpected changes in routine. The patient should try to eat the same amount of carbohydrate at each meal or snack whether medications are taken or not. When the amount of carbohydrate changes significantly, the blood sugar levels become harder to predict.

Carbohydrate counting gives more freedom to choose what to eat, however, the patient must also be aware not to overeat proteins and fats to avoid weight gain and certain diseases. If the patient is trying to lose or maintain weight, it is important to watch fat intake, especially saturated fat. Saturated fat clogs the arteries and increases risk of a heart attack, which is the leading cause of death among diabetics. Also, dietitians recommend to eat 5-6 servings of vegetables and 1-2 servings of fruit each day as part of the daily carbohydrate choices to maintain good nutrition.

Measuring Carbohydrates

Learning how many grams of carbohydrate are in foods is an important practice. Exchange lists are a good place to start. They list the rough carbohydrate content for specific measurements of foods. To obtain exchange lists, ask a doctor, certified diabetes educator, or call the American Diabetes Association, which publishes several books on the subject. The secret of carbohydrate counting is figuring out how much carbohydrate is found in one portion.

One way is to figure this out is to look at the exchange lists. On these lists a single portion is equal to 15 grams of carbohydrate, or one carbohydrate choice. Another way is to look at the “Nutrition Facts” label on food packages. Nutritional labels list the number of grams of carbohydrate in one serving of that food. The patient will then need to weigh or measure the food according to the serving listed on the package or exchange list. To measure food, measuring cups, spoons, and a food scale are needed. Measuring cups and spoons measure the volume of foods. Scales measure the weight. A doctor can help choose the equipment and demonstrate how to use it.

It takes time, effort, and practice to learn portion sizes. But once the patient gets used to gauging portion sizes, they will be able to “eyeball” foods and will not have to measure everything every time. Usually it takes several weeks of measuring, recording, and calculating to become comfortable with carbohydrate counting. The patient will be ready to start calculating insulin-to-carbohydrate ratio once they have a list of the carbohydrate content of various foods and have practiced eyeballing portion sizes of a wide variety of foods. This is only one of the methods used to control glucose levels and may not be a practical solution for every diabetic patient.

Patients With Diabetic Complications

               Complications result from poor blood glucose control. The patient must work with a medical team to learn how to gain better control. In addition, a gradual approach to reducing fat intake may not trim enough fat from the diet to prevent health disaster. This is especially true for type 2 diabetics. The patient may need drastic dietary changes.

Proper Healthcare

            It is essential for diabetic patients to receive the proper health care, therefore, natural medicine is strongly recommended. Acupuncture, herbal medicine, and food medicine treats diabetes and related complications. These natural treatment methods help balance the stomach, spleen and liver systems, benefit the eyes, help improve circulation, and strengthen the immune system.

Modern drug medicine offers treatment methods to control diabetes. However, they pose side effects and do not target the root cause. Our clinic works with patients who only utilize natural medicine for treatment of diabetes as well as those who choose to use hormonal and drug therapies. We also help patients taper off of insulin and oral drug medications safely and effectively.

Consult A Qualified Doctor and Nutritionist

It is strongly encouraged for diabetic patients to seek the help and advice of a healthcare provider who has achieved proven methods of success in the area. It is vital to know how to regulate blood sugar through the food intake, and the diet has proven to be an effect method to control diabetes. Therefore, diabetic patients need to pay special close attention to their bodies and if certain symptoms develop, to approach it directly, effectively and knowledgeably.

Our clinic offers quality food and nutrition consultations and seminars to help the diabetic patient with dietary guidelines. We recommend the essential nutrients needed by the body as well as educate the patient on proper food care for recovery and healing.

EXERCISE AND DIABETES SELF-MANAGEMENT

Regular exercise is crucial to the management of both type 1 and type 2 diabetes. Exercise increases cellular insulin sensitivity, which can help reduce the dose of insulin or oral medication. It decreases risk of cardiovascular disease, by far the leading killer of people with diabetes. It burns calories, which helps control weight, and it has an antidepressant, mood-elevating effect, which improves self-esteem, and counteracts the emotional blues of having a chronic disease. But exercise can also increase risk of hypoglycemic crises, aggravate ketoacidosis, and cause bleeding into the eye in those with proliferative retinopathy.

So, while diabetics should exercise regularly, they also need to exercise prudently. Everyone with diabetes responds individually to exercise. Beyond the need to exercise, no generalizations apply to everyone all the time. That is why it is important to test the blood glucose frequently to get a good feel of how the body personally responds. It is a process of trial and error, and it may feel frustrating at times. Therefore, the patient is always encouraged to contact a physician and/or healthcare team to address any questions or concerns. In addition, these guidelines will help:

1)  First, see a doctor. Anyone can exercise, but the individual physical condition and blood glucose profile may limit the kind of exercise regimens that are safe.

·    Glycated Hemoglobin – This blood test provides a snapshot of the blood glucose control for the past three months.

·    Blood Pressure – Exercise can raise it.

·    Feet – Because of neuropathy, many diabetics lose pain sensation in the feet, and may not know they have cuts or damage. Because of cardiovascular complications, many diabetics have poor circulation in the lower legs, which means cuts and other foot injuries heal slowly, if at all, and may become seriously infected.

·    Vision – In proliferative retinopathy, abnormal, very fragile new blood vessels develop in the eye that may rupture with high-impact exercise. Get proliferative retinopathy treated before embarking on an exercise program, and have your eyes monitored frequently.

·    Nervous system – Get checked for neuropathy. Depending on which part of the body is affected – limbs, heart, digestive tract, etc. – the exercise regime may need to be modified.

2)  Choose an exercise program that fits individual physical condition. If the patient has been out of shape for a long time, he or she should start with something non-strenuous, for example, a leisurely walking program. If the patient is in reasonably good shape, but has a history of proliferative retinopathy, he or she should not run or play basketball. Instead, try low-impact swimming or biking. If the patient does not have much feeling in the feet, walking, running, and dancing may not be appropriate types of exercise, but swimming might.

3)  Always be conscious of the feet. Check feet before exercise. If there are signs of irritation, use pads to cushion the area. If there are cuts, wash with soap and water, treat with an antibiotic ointment, and bandage them. During exercise, wear comfortable shoes and socks. After exercise, check the feet again.

4)  For Type 1 patients, test blood glucose twice before exercising. The ADA recommends the following for pre-exercise blood glucose testing: Take one test an hour before and then another one 30 minutes before beginning the workout. Two tests allow the patient to see if the glucose is stable or dropping. Physical activity usually lowers blood glucose because the muscles use it during exercise. For most people, the safe pre-exercise blood glucose range is from 100 to 200 mg/dl.  If the glucose is less than 100 mg/dl, or if it’s dropping down to close to 100, have a snack to raise it before exercising. If it is between 100 and 150 mg/dl, test during exercise, be prepared to snack to keep glucose up. Physicians often tell people with Type 2 diabetes not to exercise with a blood glucose level over 200. When in doubt, consult a health care team.

5)  Do not exercise if the patient has 1)Type 1 diabetes and the blood glucose level is greater than 250 mg/dl and there are moderate or high levels of ketones in the urine. Moderate to high urinary ketones mean that the insulin is too low and the body is breaking down fats for fuel. Do not exercise until the glucose is down near normal and the ketones are down to traces. 2) Blood glucose is greater than 300 mg/dl. Consult a health care team immediately, and bring it down before exercising.

6)  If the patient begins a new activity, increases workout intensity or duration, test the blood glucose every 30 minutes during exercise. It is hard to predict how new activities, intensified or extended exercise will affect the blood glucose level. Do not take chances. Test every 30 minutes until patient is comfortable with how new activity affects glucose level. Have snacks on hand and be prepared to eat them during hypoglycemia crisis.

7)  Test blood glucose several times after exercise. The more strenuous the workout, the longer afterward it can lower blood glucose. Exercise draws on glucose stored as glycogen in the muscles and the liver. After exercise, the muscles and liver replenish spent glycogen stores by taking glucose out of the blood. Depending on the intensity and duration of workout, it may take as long as 24 hours for glycogen stores to be fully replaced.

8)  Consider a glucose self-test during the middle of the night (3 a.m.). The glucose level may be affected for up to 24 hours, including through the night.

9)  The patient may need to decrease insulin dose or oral medication dosage. Exercise increases cellular insulin sensitivity, so less insulin is needed to move glucose into the cells. Exercise draws glucose out of the blood as the muscles use it for energy. Finally, compared with resting, exercise makes insulin start to work sooner, and peak sooner. Consider reducing insulin or medication dose. With regular exercise, many type 2 diabetics can eliminate insulin and medication altogether. Some type 1’s can lower insulin dosages as well.

10) Understand that exercise may raise blood glucose. Strenuous exercise may stimulate the liver to release glycogen into the blood as glucose. If blood glucose level is already high, exercise might push it into the danger zone. For this reason, it is important to test before, during, and after exercise.

11) Do not exercise when insulin is peaking. When insulin is at its strongest, it moves a great deal of glucose out of the blood. If exercising at the same time, the patient may develop serious hypoglycemia. In addition, an exercising muscle absorbs insulin faster than a muscle at rest, further increasing risk of hypoglycemia. Ideally, wait an hour after injecting insulin to exercise.

12) Try not to get discouraged when starting an exercise program that throws off blood glucose control. This happens to almost everyone with diabetes.

13) Exercise can help type 2 diabetics get off insulin and drugs. In a 1994 study reported in Diabetes Care, University of California researchers placed 652 non-insulin-dependent diabetics on a three-week daily walking program plus an ultra-low-fat diet (10% of calories from fat, 75% from carbohydrates). The diet-exercise program greatly increased participants’ insulin sensitivity. Among those taking insulin, 39% were able to stop injecting. Among those taking oral diabetes medication, 71% were able to stop taking it.

14) Forget intensity. Focus on regularity. Slow and steady wins the race to fitness and better health. Exercise regularly, the ideal is daily. It is not difficult for most people to walk for 20 minutes a day. Never push the body beyond what feels comfortable. That simply leads to exhaustion and frustration, which makes people quit exercising. Slow and steady is the way to go.

15) To avoid injury, warm up and cool down. Stretch or stroll for five to 10 minutes before exercise, and stretch or stroll again for five to 10 minutes before stopping exercising.

16) Drink water before, during, and after exercise. The muscles are 75 percent water, the brain, 70 percent, the blood, 85 percent. Even minor dehydration interferes with strength, stamina, coordination, and reaction time. Nancy Clark, M.S., R.D., director of nutrition at Sports Medicine Brookline, near Boston, recommends one to two cups of water 15 minutes before exercise, frequent water breaks during workouts, and more water afterwards. The hotter the weather, the more important adequate hydration becomes. Keep a water bottle close at hand, and use it. Drink frequently and do not become thirsty.

17) Watch the temperature. Exercise is beneficial, but it also stresses the body. Extreme temperatures are also stressful, and the two together may not be good. In general, do not exercise outdoors if the temperature is over 80 degrees Fahrenheit, especially if the humidity is high, or if the wind-chill factor is 15 degrees Fahrenheit or lower.

18) Forget “no pain, no gain.” If something hurts, stop exercising. It is no fun to exercise in pain, and doing so risks injury.

19) Even through diabetes is a chronic disease, it does not have to cease daily routine, hinder social life, ruin family time, cause starvation, or stop what we enjoy in life. In fact, most diabetics can lead a long and normal life if certain changes and modifications are enforced. This certainly gives new light and hope that there is a way to prevent complications, facilitate a recovery and even find successful treatment for this illness.

20) Diabetic patients should rest on a firm foundation of self-care by adopting a healthy diet and lifestyle. Health and wellness will ultimately be up to the patient. He or she must be self- disciplined, must be inquisitive and thirst for knowledge and information, and most importantly, must want to get well and do what is best for the sick body.

21) Adopting a healthy diet and lifestyle is all about making permanent personal changes. Changes are tough, no doubt about it, but they can also be successful, enjoyable and fulfilling. The diabetic patient is encouraged to make changes slowly and consciously – one small step at a time. Forget the crash diets and this month’s hot new fitness routine. Instead, take just one easy step toward the new healthy diet and lifestyle by exploring appropriate treatment, food medicine, nutrition, proper exercise, and weight management.

Over 45,000 Patients Treated | 4th Generation | Our family has been serving patients in the United States since 1980 and serving California for 35 years | Great Results for many Difficult Diseases | Safe and Effective | Many Testimonials | We have treated patients including doctors (MD & Ph.D.), nurses (RN), chiropractors, licensed acupuncturists, healthcare professionals and post-graduates. Natural Medicine Center receives Best of Orange County award Best Acupuncture Acupuncturist & Herbalist. We offer acupuncture, herbal medicine, nutrition, and dietary supplements to help patients promote, maintain and restore health. Serving patients in Costa Mesa, Irvine, Newport Beach, Newport Coast, Corona Del Mar, Huntington Beach, Tustin, Aliso Viejo, Mission Viejo, Laguna Woods, Laguna Beach, Laguna Hills, Laguna Niguel, Brea, Yorba Linda, Santa Ana, Anaheim, Talega, Trabuco Canyon, Villa Park, Portola Hills, Balboa, Buena Park, Westminster, Garden Grove, La Habra, Anaheim Hills, Silverado Canyon, Placentia, Fullerton, Orange, Rancho Santa Margarita, Seal Beach, Ladera Ranch, Lake Forest, Fountain Valley, Stanton, Cypress, La Palma, Los Alamitos, Monarch Beach, Cote De Caza, Dove Canyon, Foothill Ranch, Dana Point, San Juan Capistrano, San Clemente, Orange County, and the surrounding Los Angeles County and San Diego County.  We are licensed acupuncturist by the state of California. Natural Medicine Center, herbs, acupuncture, and acupuncturist serving you with gentle loving care and top quality medical excellence for Diabetes, acupuncture Diabetes Type 1, acupuncturist Diabetes Type 2 andNatural Medicine Center to serve you.

ACUPUNCTURE HIGH FSH PREMATURE OVARIAN FAILURE ACUPUNCTURIST HIGH ELEVATED FSH ACUPUNCTURE CLINIC INFERTILITY AND FERTILITY AND NATURAL MEDICINE CENTER CLINICAL EXPERIENCE AND SUCCESS

Acupuncture High FSH Premature Ovarian Failure, Pre-menopause Syndrome acupuncturist high elevated FSH, acupuncture clinic infertility and fertility and Natural Medicine Center offers acupuncture, herbs, dietary supplements, and nutrition by acupuncturist and 4th generation doctors in natural medicine. Another patient testimonial to share the hope and encouragement.

PREMATURE OVARIAN FAILURE & HIGH FSH (108)
HOPELESS ABOUT FSH LEVELS? THERE IS HEALING!

“Lab results confirmed that my FSH lowered to 9.1, normal levels.”

I was diagnosed with Premature Ovarian Failure in January 2011. My FSH (Follicle-Stimulating Hormone) was too high at 108. When I first found out, I was crying and felt frustrated with no hope. The doctors didn’t explain why. I couldn’t concentrate or work and had a lot of stress. I didn’t want to socialize. I’m a realtor and I couldn’t socialize with my clients, and this is part of my job. It was so depressing. I didn’t give quality time to my kids or friends because I was so depressed. I had 2 ultrasounds. The first doctor said my ovaries were so small and it seemed like I wouldn’t have any periods. I had a couple of follicles but it wasn’t enough. The second doctor, who did an ultrasound, didn’t see any follicles. My FSH was very high and it wasn’t going down. The only resources were egg donors. I was offered donor information with a book of women with eye color, hair color and was asked to describe how I wanted my child to look. I cried, got up and left. I felt hopeless. One of the doctors said, “I don’t want to give you hope because you are pre-menopausal.” I didn’t have any menopause symptoms. I needed to go to a place where they could give us hope because the doctors I saw couldn’t help.

I searched the internet for some sort of hope. No one gave us hope and everyone we went to were negative.  I found the Natural Medicine Center website and one of Dr. Huang’s mottos are, “God gives you herbs.” It caught my attention. I wasn’t into natural medicine before but I decided to give it a try. Other doctors haven’t given me hope. I started coming to Natural Medicine Center on February 11, 2011 and received acupuncture and herbs. I wanted to lower my FSH and get pregnant, have a baby and be healed from Premature Ovarian Failure. We were surprised and amazed about what natural medicine can do. He’s been to every treatment with me and has been very supportive. The clinic felt homey. I like it! I love it! Dr. Huang is a Christian and being asked to pray makes a tremendous difference in our lives. After my 3rd treatment, I was more energetic. My periods are still adjusting but they became better. Lab results confirmed that my FSH lowered to 9.1, normal levels.

I enjoy my job more and its less complicated. I can concentrate and interact more with my kids! I am not frustrated anymore. I wasn’t able to eat before and now I have more appetite. We are very happy and never imagined these results. It was unbelievable! The staff is kind, helps a lot and gives support. The medical staff does what they do with a smile and with love. I am very happy about my results. I am a 110% believer in natural medicine! The impression of Natural Medicine Center is great. I love it and will never change it for any other clinic. If something happens, I’ll be here. I will always recommend it because this is the place that gave me hope. It’s the best option! It’s the best medicine for us and doesn’t give you side effects. I will tell others about natural medicine. If it healed me when I didn’t have hope then take me as an example. Thank you everybody! God bless the doctor, the staff and the clinic.

Sincerely, C.G.
Tustin, California
April 25, 2011

5/5 stars

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Patient C.G.

June 5, 2016

5/5 stars

Acupuncture and Herbs

PREMATURE OVARIAN FAILURE & HIGH FSH (108) | HOPELESS ABOUT FSH LEVELS? THERE IS HEALING! Lab results confirmed that my FSH lowered to 9.1, normal levels. | Serving patients in Costa Mesa, Irvine, Newport Beach, Newport Coast, Corona Del Mar, Huntington Beach, Tustin, Aliso Viejo, Mission Viejo, Laguna Woods, Laguna Beach, Laguna Hills, Laguna Niguel, Brea, Yorba Linda, Santa Ana, Anaheim, Talega, Trabuco Canyon, Villa Park, Portola Hills, Balboa, Buena Park, Westminster, Garden Grove, La Habra, Anaheim Hills, Silverado Canyon, Placentia, Fullerton, Orange, Rancho Santa Margarita, Seal Beach, Ladera Ranch, Lake Forest, Fountain Valley, Stanton, Cypress, La Palma, Los Alamitos, Monarch Beach, Cote De Caza, Dove Canyon, Foothill Ranch, Dana Point, San Juan Capistrano, San Clemente, Orange County, and the surrounding Los Angeles County and San Diego County.  We are licensed acupuncturist by the state of California. We have many testimonials from patients from Natural Medicine Center, herbs, acupuncture, and acupuncturist serving you with gentle loving care and top quality medical excellence and medical testimonial of Acupuncture High FSH Premature Ovarian Failure, acupuncturist high elevated FSH, acupuncture clinic infertility and fertility and Natural Medicine Center testimonial by patient CG to share the hope.

ULCERATIVE COLITIS HEALED | NO COLOSTOMY NEEDED | NORMAL MENSTRUAL CYCLES AS WELL | NO CRAMPING AND FULL OF ENERGY

Acupuncture colitis, acupuncturist ulcerative colitis, acupuncture clinic and Natural Medicine Center offers acupuncture, herbs, dietary supplements, and nutrition by acupuncturist and 4th generation doctors in natural medicine. Another Natural Medicine Center testimonial to share the hope and encouragement.

ULCERATIVE COLITIS HEALED | NO COLOSTOMY NEEDED | NORMAL MENSTRUAL CYCLES AS WELL | NO CRAMPING AND FULL OF ENERGY

“With God’s grace and Dr. Kevin’s wisdom I am healed and living a perfectly normal lifestyle. I have not only been healed of this disease but I now have normal menstrual cycles as well.  I used to have low energy and very painful cramping but I don’t have a single cramp now and I’m full of energy.”

Dr. Kevin and the staff at Natural Medicine Center have been a true answer to prayer.  I was diagnosed with ulcerative colitis at age 25 and went through a year and a half of ups and downs.  My 36 prescribed pills a day were not healing my body, they were simply suppressing the symptoms and creating other health problems along the way.  After 9 months of treatment with Dr. Kevin I am 100% drug free today.  The doctors told me that I’d be on the prescriptions for the rest of my life and would possibly need a colostomy.  

With God’s grace and Dr. Kevin’s wisdom I am healed and living a perfectly normal lifestyle.  I have not only been healed of this disease but I now have normal menstrual cycles as well.  I used to have low energy and very painful cramping but I don’t have a single cramp now and I’m full of energy.  I am a firm supporter and believer of healing the body not masking the symptoms with medicine.  I am thankful to have found a place that truly cares and treats their patients for lifelong healing.  Thank you to everyone here for blessing me and my family members with your continued services.  

Sincerely, C.S.
November 11, 2011
Chino, California

5/5 stars

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Patient C.S.

June 5, 2016

5/5 stars

Acupuncture and Herbs

ULCERATIVE COLITIS HEALED | NO COLOSTOMY NEEDED | NORMAL MENSTRUAL CYCLES AS WELL | NO CRAMPING AND FULL OF ENERGY With God’s grace and Dr. Kevin’s wisdom I am healed and living a perfectly normal lifestyle. I have not only been healed of this disease but I now have normal menstrual cycles as well. I used to have low energy and very painful cramping but I don’t have a single cramp now and I’m full of energy. | Natural Medicine Center receives Best of Orange County award Best Acupuncture Acupuncturist & Herbalist. We offer acupuncture, herbal medicine, nutrition, and dietary supplements to help patients promote, maintain and restore health. Serving patients in Costa Mesa, Irvine, Newport Beach, Newport Coast, Corona Del Mar, Huntington Beach, Tustin, Aliso Viejo, Mission Viejo, Laguna Woods, Laguna Beach, Laguna Hills, Laguna Niguel, Brea, Yorba Linda, Santa Ana, Anaheim, Talega, Trabuco Canyon, Villa Park, Portola Hills, Balboa, Buena Park, Westminster, Garden Grove, La Habra, Anaheim Hills, Silverado Canyon, Placentia, Fullerton, Orange, Rancho Santa Margarita, Seal Beach, Ladera Ranch, Lake Forest, Fountain Valley, Stanton, Cypress, La Palma, Los Alamitos, Monarch Beach, Cote De Caza, Dove Canyon, Foothill Ranch, Dana Point, San Juan Capistrano, San Clemente, Orange County, and the surrounding Los Angeles County and San Diego County.  We are licensed acupuncturist by the state of California. We have many testimonials from patients from Natural Medicine Center, herbs, acupuncture, and acupuncturist serving you with gentle loving care and top quality medical excellence and medical testimonial of acupuncture colitis, acupuncturist ulcerative colitis, normal menstrual cycle with no cramping and full of energy acupuncture clinic and Natural Medicine Center testimonial by patient A.B. to share the hope.

STRESS, ANXIETY AND DEPRESSION | INSOMNIA AND LOW ENERGY | ACUPUNCTURE CAN HELP

Acupuncture anxiety, acupuncturist depression, acupuncture clinic stress, insomnia, fatigue, and Natural Medicine Center offers acupuncture, herbs, dietary supplements, and nutrition by acupuncturist and 4th generation doctors in natural medicine. Another patient testimonial to share the hope and encouragement.

STRESS, ANXIETY & DEPRESSION
INSOMNIA & LOW ENERGY
You Don’t Know If You Don’t Try It! It Can Help!

“Within 1 month into the treatments, I noticed an improvement. It has caused a reduction of stress and I am able to sleep. I am able to mitigate my depression and I am able to make wiser choices. I have more energy and a healthier well-being.”

I have suffered from anxiety, stress, insomnia and low energy for 6-7 years. My condition was work related. Everything was going downhill and my condition turned into health issues. I was always getting sick with flu like symptoms. The modern medicine doctors gave me drug medications, which only gave me temporary relief. I was not getting well and I was not happy with the treatments.

I wanted to try something different so I came to the Natural Medicine Center in July, 2007. I began acupuncture treatments and taking herbal medicine. My family and friends were very supportive of my decision. I wanted to sleep better and to increase my energy level. I believed in natural medicine but I was not aware of all its potentials.

Within 1 month into the treatments, I noticed an improvement. The treatments have caused a reduction of stress and I am able to sleep. I am able to mitigate my depression and I am able to make wiser choices. I have more energy and a healthier well-being. My family and friends have noticed the positive changes. I feel good about the results and taking care of my health is just one part of the puzzle.

The staff is very friendly, professional and helpful. I have had a good experience at the Natural Medicine Center. I will refer others and encourage others to try natural medicine for their health. It has been very helpful to me and it can help others.

Sincerely, A.B.
Huntington Beach, California
September 18, 2007

5/5 stars

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Patient A.B.

June 3, 2016

5/5 stars

Acupuncture and Herbs

STRESS, ANXIETY & DEPRESSION | INSOMNIA & LOW ENERGY | You Don’t Know If You Don’t Try It! It Can Help! Within 1 month into the treatments, I noticed an improvement. It has caused a reduction of stress and I am able to sleep. I am able to mitigate my depression and I am able to make wiser choices. I have more energy and a healthier well-being.

ACUPUNCTURE BELL’S PALSY | ACUPUNCTURIST BELLS PALSY | SUCCESSFUL TREATMENTS | FACIAL PARALYSIS | NATURAL MEDICINE CENTER OFFERS ACUPUNCTURE, HERBS, DIETARY SUPPLEMENTS AND NUTRITION

Acupuncture Bell’s Palsy, acupuncturist for Bell’s Palsy, and Natural Medicine Center offers acupuncture, herbs, dietary supplements, and nutrition by acupuncturist and 4th generation doctors in natural medicine. Pictures testimonial to share the hope and encouragement.

BELL'S PALSY | FACIAL PARALYSIS | MILD TO TOTAL PARALYSIS | TREATED SUCCESSFULLY WITH ACUPUNCTURE AND HERBS | DROOLING | DROOPING

Our patients seen in the photos suffer from Bell’s Palsy, which is a form of facial paralysis resulting from damage or trauma to one of the two facial nerves. The facial nerve – also called the 7th cranial nerve is a paired structure that travels through a narrow, bony canal (called the Fallopian canal) in the skull, beneath the ear, to the muscles on each side of the face.  Symptoms of Bell’s Palsy, which vary from person to person and range in severity from mild weakness to total paralysis, may include twitching, weakness, or paralysis on one or both sides of the face, drooping of the eyelid and corner of the mouth, drooling, dryness of the eye or mouth, impairment of taste, and excessive tearing in one eye.

BELLS PALSY | BEFORE (Copy)

BELLS PALSY | AFTER (Copy)

BELLS PALSY | BEFORE (Copy)

BELLS PALSY | AFTER (Copy)

BELLS PALSY | BEFORE (Copy)

BELLS PALSY | AFTER (Copy)

BELL'S PALSY | TWITCHING | WEAKNESS | PARALYSIS (Copy)

BELL'S PALSY | HEADACHES | PAIN | FACIAL PARALYSIS (Copy)

DROOPING OF THE EYELID | FACIAL PARALYSIS | BELL'S PALSY TREATED WITH ACUPUNCTURE AND HERBS | TWITCHING | WEAKNESS (Copy)

ACUPUNCTURE BELL’S PALSY | ACUPUNCTURIST NEUROLOGICAL DISORDER | FACIAL PARALYSIS AND ACUPUNCTURE | 5 STAR TESTIMONIAL REVIEW | HEALED BY ACUPUNCTURE AND PATIENT CAN SMILE NORMAL (Copy)

Sometimes there could be extreme nerve pain and headaches or pressure that patients can suffer with. The patients we have helped are normally the ones that have not healed from their Bell’s Palsy. We specialize in immune and autoimmune conditions and Natural Medicine Center gives great results for patients who suffer from Bell’s Palsy and other neurological disorders.

We have treated over 45,000 patients including doctors (MD & Ph.D.), nurses (RN), chiropractors, licensed acupuncturists, healthcare professionals and post-graduates. Natural Medicine Center receives Best of Orange County award Best Acupuncture Acupuncturist & Herbalist. Our family has been serving patients in the United States since 1980 and serving California for 35 years. Doctors and Licensed acupuncturist with clinical experience and success to serve you. We have a loving medical staff and will do our best to help and support patients to promote, maintain and restore health.

5/5 stars

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Patient 5 Star Reviews

June 3, 2016

5/5 stars

Acupuncture and Herbs

We offer acupuncture, herbal medicine, nutrition, and dietary supplements to help patients promote, maintain and restore health. Serving patients in Costa Mesa, Irvine, Newport Beach, Newport Coast, Corona Del Mar, Huntington Beach, Tustin, Aliso Viejo, Mission Viejo, Laguna Woods, Laguna Beach, Laguna Hills, Laguna Niguel, Brea, Yorba Linda, Santa Ana, Anaheim, Talega, Trabuco Canyon, Villa Park, Portola Hills, Balboa, Buena Park, Westminster, Garden Grove, La Habra, Anaheim Hills, Silverado Canyon, Placentia, Fullerton, Orange, Rancho Santa Margarita, Seal Beach, Ladera Ranch, Lake Forest, Fountain Valley, Stanton, Cypress, La Palma, Los Alamitos, Monarch Beach, Cote De Caza, Dove Canyon, Foothill Ranch, Dana Point, San Juan Capistrano, San Clemente, Orange County, and the surrounding Los Angeles County and San Diego County. We are licensed acupuncturist by the state of California. We have many testimonials from patients from Natural Medicine Center, herbs, acupuncture, and acupuncturist serving you with gentle loving care and top quality medical excellence and medical testimonial of Acupuncture Bell’s Palsy, acupuncturist Bell’s Palsy – picture testimonials to share the hope.

ACUPUNCTURE ECZEMA | ACUPUNCTURIST SKIN | NATURAL MEDICINE CENTER OFFERS ACUPUNCTURE, ACUPUNCTURIST, HERBS, DIETARY SUPPLEMENTS AND NUTRITION

Acupuncture Eczema, acupuncturist skin, and Natural Medicine Center offers acupuncture, herbs, dietary supplements, and nutrition by acupuncturist and 4th generation doctors in natural medicine. Another patient testimonial to share the hope and encouragement.

ECZEMA | New skin!

“I feel healthier in general. I feel very happy about my results.”

ECZEMA
New skin!

“I feel healthier in general. I feel very happy about my results.”

I developed Eczema on my arms when I was 18 years old. Then it started to spread when I was 21. I had red spots all over my neck and they were itchy and scaly. My skin felt hot and had scabs and I felt very uncomfortable. When I exercised, my skin would become irritated. In school it was hard for me to concentrate and socially I was always self-conscious. In the summer time I was limited to what I could wear, and I always wanted to cover my arms and neck. It was hard being a girl and wanting my skin to look pretty.

I used steroid creams and other creams purchased online and steroid pills prescribed by the Dermatologist from 2008 – 2010. The treatments helped for a little while and then it came back. I did research online and knew that acupuncture was credible. I read some of the testimonials. I hoped to have my skin condition get better and to be able to concentrate in school. I started coming to Natural Medicine Center on October 9, 2010. My husband was supportive. The treatments I received were acupuncture, herbs and creams.

By the second week of acupuncture, I was feeling better. By the second month, my skin was 80% better. It is less red, less itchy and my skin is smoother. I have been sleeping better at night and have increased energy. I am able to concentrate in school and feel more confident socially. I feel healthier in general. I feel very happy about my results. I was hoping but somewhat skeptical because in the past I tried many other treatments that didn’t work for me. My family and friends are very happy for me.

Everyone at the clinic is nice and very friendly. The staff remembers my name and they are welcoming. They care. The medical staff is very attentive. They assessed my symptoms thoroughly and are positive. I will tell others of my experience and help them realize the benefits of natural medicine. I have referred a friend already. I have always believed in acupuncture. I feel natural medicine helps more than modern medicine for chronic diseases. Natural medicine is safer and targets the root cause. It does not cover the symptoms.

Sincerely, Y.K.N.
Garden Grove, California
December 13, 2011

5/5 stars

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Patient Y.K.N.

June 2, 2016

5/5 stars

Acupuncture and Herbs

We offer acupuncture, herbal medicine, nutrition, and dietary supplements to help patients promote, maintain and restore health. Serving patients in Costa Mesa, Irvine, Newport Beach, Newport Coast, Corona Del Mar, Huntington Beach, Tustin, Aliso Viejo, Mission Viejo, Laguna Woods, Laguna Beach, Laguna Hills, Laguna Niguel, Brea, Yorba Linda, Santa Ana, Anaheim, Talega, Trabuco Canyon, Villa Park, Orange, Rancho Santa Margarita, Seal Beach, Ladera Ranch, Lake Forest, Fountain Valley, Stanton, Cypress, La Palma, Los Alamitos, Portola Hills, Balboa, Buena Park, Westminster, Garden Grove, La Habra, Anaheim Hills, Silverado Canyon, Placentia, Fullerton, Monarch Beach, Cote De Caza, Dove Canyon, Foothill Ranch, Dana Point, San Juan Capistrano, San Clemente, Orange County, and the surrounding Los Angeles County and San Diego County. We are licensed acupuncturist by the state of California. We have many testimonials from patients from Natural Medicine Center, herbs, acupuncture, and acupuncturist serving you with gentle loving care and top quality medical excellence and medical testimonial of Acupuncture Eczema, acupuncturist skin condition, and testimonial to share the hope.