Acupuncture Massage Clinic Scarborough: June 2023

How can Acupuncture TCM help for ALS patients

ALS is a progressive neurological disorder that affects many people worldwide. Early symptoms may include muscle fatigue, twitching, cramps, slurred speech, and muscle spasms. As the disease progresses, more severe symptoms emerge, such as paralysis and the need for a wheelchair. Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) can be used to manage ALS symptoms and slow its progression.

Acupuncture is an effective adjunct to standard ALS treatment and can improve

motor ability, speech, and breathing. It has also been used successfully to manage other neurological diseases such as essential tremor, Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, seizures, Bell’s palsy, Multiple Sclerosis (MS), and stroke recovery.

Acupuncture for ALS

Acupuncture treatment can help improve mobility, swallowing, and breathing functions.

Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) believes that blood and Qi flow through the body in channels. In Western medicine, these channels are thought of as the nerves and blood vessels.

Acupuncture, which is a mainstay in TCM, can stimulate and fine-tune blood and energy flow. It has been shown to help get the electrical impulses working again in cases of neurological disorders and degenerative diseases.

TCM recognizes that blockage can cause neurological problems, and acupuncture can help treat all kinds of blockages. Additionally, TCM can combat muscle atrophy by nourishing the spleen. Overall, TCM and acupuncture can be helpful for patients with ALS on many levels.

Acupuncture and TCM offer a safe alternative or integrative treatment plan for ALS which can help to reduce symptoms like muscle twitches, muscle weakness, and trouble swallowing. TCM treatments can also reduce the side effects of medications for ALS like Riluzole, alleviating digestive symptoms and dizziness. Acupuncture works holistically to address the stress and emotional impact of having a chronic illness, helping to relieve depression and anxiety.

Welcome to Oriental Ensure Acupuncture Massage Clinic

Dear clients,

Our Scarborough office、Markham office、Mississauga office are all open now for Acupuncture, Massage therapy ,Cupping, Reflexology, Head Massage and Traditional Chinese Medicines. Feel free to text 647-230-2907(Emily) for massage appointments or 416-655-1311(Jenny) for acupuncture & TCM appointments.

With the new Ontario COVID-19 Enhanced Protocols currently in effect at the clinic, you are requested to wear a mask while in the clinic. Please also wear loose clothing. IN ADDITION, for the safety of everyone, you must self pre-screen prior to your appointment:

If you or your household family members are experiencing any of the following symptoms:

a fever ( 37.5 °C or above)
cough,
runny nose,
sore throat,
back or whole body ache
shortness of breath or difficulty breathing.

If yes, ***AVOID COMING TO THE CLINIC and Reschedule. Thank you!

Acupuncture is a holistic treatment approach that has been used for more than 3,000 years. More and more people even celebrities are trying acupuncture.

Everywhere you turn; there are stories about celebrities getting acupuncture cupping ( Cupping Therapy in Rio Olympics ) or Moxibustion etc. these ancient Chinese therapies.

Acupuncture has been proven to be an effective form of treatment for systemic disorders, alleviating pain, and more than hundred other health conditions which have been reviewed by WHO(World Health Organization).

HEALING FROM THE ROOT,beyond treating symptoms...

So you can enjoy better health and well-being!

We take pride in making tremendous changes in our patients' life.

Jarry Liu: R.Ac/RMT

Chinese Acupuncturist since 1989

Registered Acupuncturist of Ontario

Registered Massage Therapist of Ontario

Fluent in English and Mandarin

Special Cases of Jarry Liu

Jarry offers top Chinese acupuncture treatments for different kind of health conditions, with more than 30 years of clinical experience, you will feel the difference. Book an appointment online with Jarry.

Will He: R.Ac

Registered Acupuncturist of Ontario

Fluent in English and Mandarin

Main areas of specialization:　

Acupuncture, Bloodletting, Cupping, Gua sha, and Tuina.

Insightful to pains, interior or exterior syndromes, good at the equalizing balance of the body, and relief of subhealth conditions.

Customer-oriented, strong listening and communication skills.

Book an appointment with Will(R.Ac) online

Cannis C.(R.Ac)

注册针灸师

Registered Acupuncturist of Ontario

Fluent in English, Cantonese and Mandarin

Specializes in Cosmetic acupuncture and women healthcare

includes Menstrual disorder, Infertility, PMS, Menopause,

Symptomatic uterine myoma / Fibroids,

Digestive disorder, any pain condition, weight management etc.

Book an appointment with Cannis online.

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Fluent in English and Mandarin

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Treatments maybe covered by your health

insurance providers,Car insurance or WSIB.

We offer direct billing to 20 major insurers:

Our mission is to provide the public with

affordable,high quality naturopathic treatment

and to promote an alternative,holistic,

and complementary healing approach.

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IVF Acupuncture FAQs

IVF Acupuncture research can be confusing, with the majority of research previously focused on treatment applied only at the time of embryo transfer. That and varying information on forums and in conversations abounds.

More recent research now suggests most benefit is achieved with a higher “dose” of acupuncture prior to and during the IVF cycle.

So, what does this research suggest in terms of best practice IVF Acupuncture to optimise psychological and physiological benefits and when should I start?

1. Commencement

The evidence denotes that:

if you are going to use acupuncture it may be advisable for to have it before and during the stimulation phase of the IVF cycle.
it is useful for women to consider acupuncture treatment in the menstrual cycles before their IVF cycle, or before a frozen embryo transfer to improve the uterine lining.

2. How many sessions

The most recent Meta-analysis showed there is a relationship between the acupuncture treatment dose and pregnancy rate with higher dose acupuncture before embryo transfer showing a significant benefit and increased pregnancy rate.

In studies where more than three treatments were performed, the clinical pregnancy rate significantly improved (N=8 / n=1595, RR 1.50, 95% CI 1.18–1.90, P=0.001) (Smith 2019).

One 2015 study by Hullender showed that acupuncture administered to IVF patients at a dose of 9-12 treatments prior to embryo transfer is associated with more live births.

Further, Hullender analysed the outcomes of more than a thousand IVF cycles and found that women who used Chinese Medicine (acupuncture with or without herbs), had a higher live birth rate than those doing IVF alone.

How much higher?

The proportion of live births was 61.3% in the Chinese Medicine group and 48.2% in the usual IVF care group and 50.8% in the group having acupuncture only on day of Embryo transfer.

3. When should I book in?

Ideally, 1 month before your start your IVF cycle.
1 to 2 sessions treatment weekly for 4 weeks prior to IVF cycle and 2 weeks during stimulation cycle.

4. Day of transfer acupuncture

Acupuncture on the day of embryo transfer has significant benefit for women who have increased stress levels or who have had multiple previous IVF cycles, or where there was a low baseline pregnancy rate expectation.

Continuing this approach in the two-week wait for test results is also helpful for these women to manage IVF related stress and anxiety.

Embryo Transfer acupuncture (ETA) is best done on the same day (or within 24 hours if on same day is not possible).

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These recommendations have put together drawing on the most recent research findings (including a 2019 Meta-analysis, 2018 randomized controlled trials and 2016 Retrospective Cohort study).

These research-based recommendations aim to clarify:

When to start acupuncture and how many Acupuncture treatments may be of benefit.
Considerations surrounding Embryo Transfer Acupuncture (ETA) and acupuncture in the wait between embryo transfer and pregnancy blood test.