Alternative modern practice 

Acupuncture

Acupuncture is a form of alternative medicine and a key component of Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) in which thin needles are inserted into the body. It works by stimulating points which lie on Meridians, through the insertion of thin, fine needles at various points on the body. Through centuries of observation, the body’s reaction to each stimulus point and the combination of such points has been noted for their effectiveness in treating different diseases.

In recent years these actions have been systematically refined and verified by modern scientific research methods. Acupuncture is the time tested therapy that has been practised in China for thousands of years.

The philosophy behind the treatment is that energy lines or meridians circulate around the body. These meridians contain our energy flow or ‘QI’. It is when this 'QI' is impaired through the body that imbalance and illnesses occur. With the insertion of fine needles at various points on the meridian, the energy can be moved or redirected to where it is needed most. In this way the body’s balance can be restored and the illness resolved.

The flow of energy can be disrupted in many ways; emotional distress, physical trauma, poor diet or overwork are all common examples. By examining this underlying cause and how it has affected the body, the most appropriate treatment for the patient can be selected.

Personalised the treatment for the patient is the core of the acupuncture treatment which helps the body to rebalance itself. Blocked energy can manifest itself in areas on the body that are painful, those that are particularly cold or hot, or those of a different colour. These signs can help determine which points are most suitable.

Western medicine has mixed opinions on how acupuncture works but in short, no one is really sure. However, trial after trial consistently proves it effectiveness. Acupuncture also includes other techniques such as cupping, moxibustion or acupressure. Currently, there are different forms of acupuncturists in the West.

The practitioner, Mr. Daming Gong not only practices TCM Acupuncture, but is also experienced in a newly developed revolutionary acupuncture technique: Fu’s Subcutaneous Needling (FSN) which is more effective for acute, chronic pain and other muscle related conditions.

Generally speaking, acupuncture is most suited for pain related complaints, although it can also be used to treat over 80 conditions as recommended by the World Health Organization. For more detailed conditions please refer to the Conditions section.

Fu’s Subcutaneous Needling

Fu’s Subcutaneous Needling (FSN) is a modern acupuncture technique which gives a much more comfortable patient experience and also has an almost instantaneous pain reduction effect. It was invented in China by Dr. Fu ZhongHua, in 1996. This technique uses a modified acupuncture needle, an FSN Trocar Acupuncture Needle to stimulate subcutaneous areas where there are nearby trigger points or tightened muscles (TMs). The technique is used to treat muscular-skeletal problems as well as many other medical conditions, for instance avascular necrosis (AVN), macular degeneration (AMD), and many others. In particular, FSN is renowned for its almost instantaneous pain reduction. Patients quite often describe FSN as the 'magic needle' with unbelievable effects.

• Less pain - Subcutaneous (meaning 'beneath the skin') tissue is the innermost layer of skin lying next to muscles. It contains fewer nerve endings which primarily act as pain receptors, in comparison to the more superficial layers of the skin, the epidermis and dermis. This is the reason why needling in this layer is less likely to cause pain.
• Instant effect - Subcutaneous tissue is made up of fat and connective tissues which are associated with the muscles underneath. Tightened muscles are often the source of pain. The FSN technique is to relax the area where there are tightened muscles, or small areas of acute pain called trigger points. In the treatment of pain symptoms, especially acute pain, FSN can almost instantly relieve the pain after inserting the needle or upon finishing the manipulation.

It not only covers the functionalities of traditional Acupuncture, but is also more effective with a faster response.

Traditional Chinese Medicine

Chinese herbs have been used for centuries. Typically, one batch of medicinals is prepared as a decoction of about 9 to 18 substances, each herb has its own specific characteristics and particular medical use to treat various diseases, rectifying the over-activity or under-activity of YIN and YANG, and help restore the body to its normal physiological functions. Chinese Herbal therapy must only be prescribed by qualified TCM practitioner, the practitioner must conduct a diagnostic consultation which will go into detail about the specific patient condition, the patient's medical and medication history, diet, lifestyle, etc. A prescription is a preparation of several herbal product which are based on syndrome differentiation and according to the principles of TCM diagnostic theory.

Chinese patent medicine

They are standardized herbal formulas. From ancient times, pills were formed by combining several herbs and other ingredients, which were dried and ground into a powder. They were then mixed with a binder and formed into pills by hand. The binder was traditionally honey. Modern teapills, however, are extracted in stainless steel extractors to create either a water decoction or water-alcohol decoction, depending on the herbs used.