Avenue Acupuncture

10/13/2023

We are happy to announce that renovations have finished and our doors are open to continue serving the people.

Come check out our fresh new look and feel the healing vibes.

09/04/2023

Time to upgrade.

For the month of September, our clinic has temporarily relocated to:
Healing Hands Family Chiropractic & Massage Centre
3391 Bathurst St, Toronto.

Stay tuned as we open our doors again in October with a fresh new look.

02/18/2023

Studying with John Boel of Denmark for the week. Boel Akupunktur is world famous for their treatment of eye diseases with acupuncture.

I previously studied with John in 2017 and have now returned to learn their more advanced systems to treat vision problems.

06/17/2021

Not the first, not the second, but our SEVENTH Consumers Choice Award! 👏🤩 Thank you to our lovely clients who have helped us achieve this milestone! We love helping you feel better! 🤗

05/10/2021

Excited for the release of our patient’s book “Naturally Conceived” that we contributed to. Pantea Kalhor documents her fertility 🤰journey, and gives a great framework for others to follow. Look out for the foreword, written by yours truly 🤗

04/22/2021

Another year, another award!🥇 COVID can’t stop us from healing the world or from providing the best service! 🥰
Thank you to all of our wonderful patients, we wouldn’t have achieved this award without you!
#2021

01/18/2021

One of our lovely fertility patients has written a book 📚 about her journey with infertility and becoming pregnant naturally over the age of 40 🤰
Pantea shares her story of fertility issues, unsuccessful IVF treatments, and how she took it into her hands to find the root cause 🤱
With the help of acupuncture and other traditional modalities, she was able to successfully conceive and now has a beautiful baby girl. She outlines this journey in her book, and we are excited to share it with the world 🌍 Find it on Amazon by searching the title of the book! #

11/23/2020

We are STILL open!🎉 Friday's lockdown announcement allows registered health professionals to remain open. COVID 😷 can't stop us from trying to heal the world.

10/13/2020

Medical News Today: Acupuncture before surgery may reduce pain, opioid use.
https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/acupuncture-before-surgery-may-reduce-pain-opioid-use

According to a recent, small scale pilot study, acupuncture might help reduce pain following surgery and, consequently, reduce opioid use in some people.

09/17/2020

We did it again!! Consumer Choice Award Winners for the 6th year in a row!!

Awarded Best Acupuncture Clinic in the GTA, we are proud to serve the people in our awesome city.

No awards gala this year, just celebrating with some well-brewed green tea.

09/03/2020

Fascinating article describing the earliest anatomical text found to date, written by early acupuncturists.

"the Mawangdui manuscripts are the world’s oldest surviving anatomical atlas based on direct observation of the human body. The authors’ purpose presumably was to record the human body in detail. Anatomical examination of this kind would have been a rare privilege, available only to a select group of scientists favoured by the Emperor"

New research shows that the oldest surviving anatomical atlas comes from Han Dynasty China, and was written over 2,000 years ago.

08/12/2020

Sitting all day while working from home? Feeling the strain from staying in this one position? Check out our latest post on what sitting is doing to you, and what you can do about it!
https://avenueacu.com/how-does-sitting-around-impact-our-lives/

August 12, 2020 by Ryan Tze-Wai Longenecker How does sitting around impact our lives? Have you ever thought about how much you sit every day? You drive to work, sit at your desk for 6-8 hours where you might stand up for social breaks or maybe lunch. Then you drive home and you sit again after dinne...

08/12/2020

Macular Degeneration is a type of vision loss that impacts central vision by deteriorating the MACULA which is in charge of seeing detail in the middle of our visual field. It can progress fast or slow and doesn’t impact peripheral vision. ⁠⠀⁠⠀
It’s the most common cause of poor vision in people over 60 and accounts for 90% of new cases of legal blindness in Canada.⁠⠀⁠⠀
The dry type is most common and is due to thinning of the macula and progresses slowly vs the wet type which is caused by abnormal blood vessel growth and leakage. This type is faster and there is a risk it will happen in both eyes. Dry type can become wet over type.
We see and help many patients with this condition here at our clinic. ⁠If you’re interested to learn more, head to our website: www.avenueacu.com⁠⠀
Image: https://www.healthing.ca/other/macular-degeneration-age-related⁠⠀⁠⠀⁠⠀⁠⠀

08/06/2020

Prana (Indian), Pneuma(Greek), or Qi(Chinese) they all refer to the body’s energy force. ⁠⠀⁠⠀
When it’s balanced, our Qi can meet our daily needs but if we do too much, we can get burnt out 😰 We can also have build ups and blockages⛔ of Qi which can also lead to issues in our daily living. The idea is that anytime you’re experiencing a medical problem (physical or mental) it is likely due to an imbalance with our Yin and Yang energies ☯️ ⁠⠀⁠⠀
The goal of using acupuncture is to help regulate or move “stuck” Qi so that our body gets the energy needed to meet our daily needs in a healthy way. It can calm the yang energy and stimulate the yin energy and can quickly help restore some balance within. ⁠⠀⁠⠀
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07/31/2020

We spend on average about 6 hrs every day looking at screens! Its likely increased during lockdown! It’s our present and future so what can we do to help out our eyes 👀? ⁠⠀⁠⠀
All the common things you hear for your regular health are recommended! Eat a healthy, balanced diet. Maintain a healthy weight. Regular exercise 🏋🏻and minimum of 8 cups of daily water 💧 intake! ⁠⠀
When going outside, protect the eyes with sunglasses 😎 When you’re using technology, take frequent breaks and have the brightness setting adjusted to reduce blue light especially at night.
Check out our IGTV on Instagram for some eye exercises you can practice regularly to keep your eyes strong 💪🏻 ⁠⠀
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Image: https://earlamandchristopher.co.uk/eye-clinic-services/dry-watery-eye-clinic/

07/29/2020

Spices help move the qi and fluids around in your body. It promotes circulation and breaks up any stagnation. ⁠⠀⁠⠀
Seeds like caraway or poppy help digest carbs and are often baked into breads 🥖 and bagels. Cumin helps digest meats 🍗and beans which is why it's a standard in Moroccan stews and why you'll find chili in Chili's! Oregano helps with digestion of carbs and fats - we see you pizza 🍕 and pasta 🍝⁠⠀⁠⠀
Warming spices are the safest and most common. Cooling 🌬️herbs are less common but are still important! Hot spices (including garlic and onion) are very popular today but you want to be careful to not overdo them. Hot spices 🌶️ are great for acute conditions as they stimulate exocrine fluids causing you to salivate and tear up as you consume and increase internal fluid secretion. ⁠⠀⁠⠀
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Image: https://okanaganacupuncture.com/tcm-thermal-properties-foods/

07/17/2020

What is Natural Eye Regeneration? 👀⁠⠀⁠⠀
It is a form of treatment that helps slow the progress of many degenerative eye 👁️‍🗨️ diseases and at the same time, help retain current eyesight by stimulating circulation around the eye bringing blood and energy to the diseased and healthy cells. This aims to keep those healthy cells active and strong 💪🏼 for as long as possible and bringing in some new oxygen-rich blood to the diseased cells. ⁠⠀⁠⠀
Vision 👓 may increase following treatment but the length that it increases for is determined by lifestyle, nutrition, frequency of treatments, eye conditions and more. ⁠⠀⁠⠀
Done over an intensive 2️⃣ week period, treatments are generally recommended for follow-up every 3-12 months. ⁠⠀⁠⠀

07/15/2020

What does "eating healthy" really mean?⁠⠀

You want to eat foods that help aid the recovery and promotion of good digestive health 💩. To help balance Qi, TCM recommends eating foods that aid the spleen which is the organ that pulls Qi from the foods🥦we eat and delivers that to the body💪🏼. ⁠⠀

Typically, you want to avoid foods that are cold 😰, raw, and fried 🍟 as well as avoiding dairy products and junk food (the typical culprits like refined sugars, your favourite all-dressed chips and even your boozy drink 🍸of choice). All of these are believed to weaken digestion.⁠⠀

Increasing your “warm” food intake such as chicken🐔, ginger, whole grains, mushrooms 🍄 and lentils (and many more). Making use of spices like cumin and cayenne. Cooking, steaming, and grilling your food prior to eating helps with the nutrient absorption and helps bring balance back to your Qi!⁠⠀

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07/13/2020

LASER ACUPUNCTURE

A great alternative to traditional acupuncture, but with a modern twist.

Using light energy, we irradiate the site of injury with photons, increasing the body's natural healing ability.

It's both extremely safe and effective. We love using it, and our patients love the effects!

07/10/2020

EYE can see you clearly now! 👀⁠

An imbalance ⚖️ within the body can show signs and symptoms in various ways. Sometimes it directly impacts the eyes and other time it’s through the development of other health issues that later impact the eyes. ⁠

Acupuncture helps with promoting blood circulation and Qi around the eyes. By placing needles around the eye (NEVER 🚫DIRECTLY IN THE EYE)⁠

To best take care of your eye health make sure you take breaks when reading📚, watching TV 📺 or working on a computer💻. Wear sunglasses🕶️ to protect from the UV rays and try not to rub your eyes. And as always, stay hydrated and drink your minimum daily 8 cups of water💧 and exercise 🚴to help with circulation!

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07/08/2020

Is it just the summer heat keeping you awake at night or I N S O M N I A? ⁠⠀⁠⠀
There are a few types of insomnia depending on whether you're having issues 1️⃣ FALLING asleep, 2️⃣ STAYING asleep, 3️⃣ whether you've had a major life event recently or 4️⃣ be caused by mental or physical health conditions. ⁠⠀⁠⠀
It has been shown that acupuncture can be more beneficial compared to typical Western medications. TCM recognizes that Insomnia arises from an IMBALANCE ⚖️ of energy within the body. Using a combination of Herbs and Acupuncture, they can have a great success in treating insomnia and getting you back to a good night's sleep 😴⁠⠀⁠⠀

06/01/2020

05/30/2020

We are open again!! It was a long break but we are finally able to serve the people again.

We have many preventative measures in place including masks, sanitization protocols, plexiglass, spacing out appointments, and more.

It's good to be back.

05/15/2020

From qi gong to acupressure and herbal remedies, practitioners say these ancient wellness routines can provide stress relief at home during the pandemic.

04/27/2020

Our article on how we are able to help those with optic neuritis.

We help treat optic neuritis using safe, natural, and effective methods. We combine the use of Acupuncture, Chinese Medicine, laser therapy, and...

03/18/2020

We will tentatively re-open on April 1, but may change as the COVID-19 news unfolds. Stay safe everyone, and please take these events seriously. We must all do our part to contain the spread and

03/06/2020

Check out our podcast interview with the fine folks at podcast. We talk all about treating eyes and auricular acupuncture.

01/25/2020

Praying for our brethren in Wuhan, China during these trying times. May the Year of the Rat bring fortune and good health to all.

01/07/2020

Interning with Dr. Feng XinMin at one of the largest hospitals in Wuhan, China. Dr. Feng is a master herbalist treating around 70 patients a day. @ Wuhan Union Hospital (协和医院)

01/01/2020

Happy New Year from Shanghai!
We are closed for the holidays and will reopen on January 6. Looking forward to an incredible 2020.

Pictured here with my nephew on YuYuan Old Street.

12/20/2019

Excited to be teaching in Germany alongside the renowned Dr. Poney Chiang.

We will be teaching the relationship of the acupuncture points to the nervous system, and how this can get greater specificity in peripheral nerve entrapment treatments.
Neuro-Meridian Acupuncture

@ Rothenbürg, Bayern, Germany

12/09/2019

Celebrating the release of our new book "Healing", with my fellow co-authors.

12/04/2019

The reason acupuncture can help with so many longstanding and chronic issues of pain, neuropathy, and motor dysfunction. Regenerating the nerves is like turning the power back in in our body. This is a powerful tool!

Acupuncture repairs injured nerves and restores motor function. Researcher learned how acupuncture...

10/31/2019

Aloha and Happy Halloween!!

10/30/2019

Our book hit #1 in our first week of release! Thank you to all of our patients and friends who are helping to make this a great success!

10/09/2019

Teaching advanced neurological acupuncture techniques to my fellow health wizards at YorkU. Proud to be part of the Neuro-Meridian Team led by the amazing Professor Poney Chiang.

10/03/2019

EXCITING NEWS! Announcing the release of my first co-authored book entitled "Healing".