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| We are at the beginning of 2012. As in past years, this is a time when we all seem to be thinking about putting things in order. This could be our weight, our priorities, healthier options, or becoming more organized. I recently visited with Dr. Nawei Jiang, Ph.D., owner of Nawei’s Acupuncture Clinic. Internationally acclaimed, Dr. Jiang is a licensed acupuncturist and her experience in this field spans over 25 years. Her accolades include a Ph.D. in Traditional Chinese Medicine with emphasis on special acupuncture techniques, and a master’s degree in gynecology. Dr. Jiang says she was the first woman to achieve this level of education in this field. She has also taught at the Colorado School of Traditional Chinese Medicine, along with being published in “The Chinese Single Point Treatment with Acupuncture.” Nawei’s Acupuncture Clinic opened in 1999. It offers assistance with a number of therapies, including therapies for weight loss, hormone and chemical imbalances, facial rejuvenation, macular degeneration, pain relief, and many other concerns. A free consultation is conducted during which the patient and doctor meet to outline the patient’s goals; ask and answer questions; and create a realistic plan of action tailored to the personal needs of the patient. The goal, she says, is not just weight loss or firmer skin, but a healthy life. Dr. Jiang states that acupuncture is highly accepted and is one of the oldest and commonly used medical practices in the world. “Old things become new, and one can use their own energy in helping heal the body with the assistance of acupuncture,” she says. In Traditional Chinese Medicine, the body is a delicate balance of two opposing and inseparable forces (yin and yang). Yin is the cold and slow passive principle, while yang represents the hot and excited active principle. Optimum health is achieved by maintaining the body in a balanced state. Disease is due to an internal imbalance of yin and yang, explains Dr. Jiang. Acupuncture involves the precise insertion of hair-thin needles into the skin at anatomical points to stimulate and redirect the flow of energy. It is said to be very relaxing. Dr. Jiang says that about 85% of her patients fall asleep during the procedure. An interesting statement by Dr. Jiang is that she has had success repairing face-lifts. She is able to complement the previous procedure with local acupuncture point injections that consist of homeopathic minerals, vitamins, and nourishment to thicken and give life to collagen. The patient will see results including tighter, healthier, and younger-looking skin around the neck and face, she says. This facial rejuvenation consists of all-natural ingredients that support the body’s collagen and muscles.Dr Jiang mentions that Botox, although very popular, only deadens the nerves for a certain amount of time to achieve the look of tighter skin. However, it does not improve the skin’s texture. That’s where acupuncture can come in. Weight loss is a popular request from patients. Acupuncture is highly successful in this area, not only to help a patient to improve metabolism, but to help with any eating disorder, which is an underlying cause of weight gain, Dr. Jiang states. Proper eating and exercise are the keys to successful weight maintenance, she explains. Some people need help losing weight from all areas of their body, while others only need help on a particular area, such as their belly. A weight loss plan may include a combination of acupuncture, Chinese herbal medicine, nutritional supplements and massage therapy. Life stresses, or hormone or chemical imbalances in the body may also be a cause of weight gain. According to Chinese medicine, stress affects the liver, which, if unbalanced, will not function as it should and allow toxins to build up. These toxins may bring on many symptoms, including mood swings, weight gain, insomnia and more. Hormones that are unbalanced cause hot flashes, night sweats, insomnia, irregular or prolonged menstrual periods, and emotional issues, explains Dr. Jiang. She continues, saying that females 48 years of age and older usually begin experiencing these signs. They can experience them earlier in life if they have increased stress factors. Acupuncture can balance the body and reduce stress symptoms as well, she says. Dr. Jiang also provides skin rejuvenation therapy. Skin rejuvenation therapy involves acupuncture point injections of homeopathic minerals, vitamins, and herbs to thicken and give life to collagen. The patient will see results including tighter, healthier, and younger-looking skin around the neck and face, she says. This type of therapy may be more acceptable to some patients than the very popular Botox injections. Herbs are an important part of Chinese medicine. Over thousands of years of “research” by Chinese Medicine doctors, the beneficial effects of these naturally occurring substances on the body were learned, studied, and taught says Dr. Jiang, further explaining that it is well known that individuals have differing pre-dispositions to be a certain way, and it is also well known that these predispositions are stored in our genetics. “Herbal supplements are prescribed to aid the patient in their quest for optimum health, based on the patient’s observations of themselves and my observations”, states Dr. Jiang. “Recent advances in DNA research have led to the knowledge of how certain gene sequences affect the processes of the body, thereby allowing a modern scientific approach to know what the body needs.” Dr. Jiang now offers genetic testing of the patient’s genes and uses this information to tailor a nutritional supplement formula best suited to the patients individual needs. This genetic information is also useful for the patient to understand what their own uniqueness means, and to make the most of what they were endowed with. Dr. Jiang proudly states, “I care so deeply for my patients. My heart is in my practice, and I am glad to be able to help them live healthier lives.” To schedule a free consultation, call 719-632-7103. The clinic is located at 559 East Pikes Peak Avenue, Suite 212 in the Homberg Building. Visit her Web site at www.acupuncturechinanawei.com for more information. |
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