Lee Chinese Medical Acupressure Mont Kiara - Kuala Lumpur

15/01/2025

Why zhanzhuang 站桩 is so important. Unfortunately most give up before reaching any significant progress 🙏 that's the way it is.

Achieving stillness presents a challenge to modern individuals, as it requires discipline and tolerance for discomfort. However, once one has cultivated a deeper state of stillness, when you return back to action...the action will have changed in potential and quality.

18/12/2024

BUILD Muscle ?!

The term "muscle building" is misleading. In reality, muscles don’t grow simply by being "worked" as many industries claim. What actually happens during exercise is the creation of "microtears" in muscle fibers. These tears heal by forming "scar tissue", which layers on top of previous scar tissue.

If you look closely at the muscle tissue under a microscope, you’ll see this process unfold. The accumulation of scar tissue might make muscles appear larger, but it's not the same as actual muscle growth. Scar tissue is less efficient than healthy muscle tissue—it doesn’t contract as effectively or flexibly. So, the term "muscle building" is not only a simplification, it’s somewhat deceptive. It's really about the body repairing damage with scar tissue, not truly building stronger, more efficient muscle.

06/12/2024

I have observed that the word " FASCIA " has been increasingly adopted in recent years within TCM, seemingly to align with the language and preferences of the international scientific community. This trend is quite disappointing, as it risks diluting traditional concepts and overcomplicating ideas that were already holistic and effective without such terminology.

Consider this :

If fascia is part of a connective tissue continuum, creating a distinct clinical term like "fascia" in manual therapy can be unnecessary and even misleading. Here's a deeper breakdown of the issue:

1. Fascia as Part of a Whole
- Continuity of Structures: The interconnectedness of fascia with muscles, tendons, ligaments, and bones means that any physical manipulation inherently involves all these structures. There is no practical way to isolate fascia in manual therapy, as it responds collectively with the surrounding tissues.
- Clinical Implications: From a biomechanical perspective, applying pressure to a muscle or bone naturally affects the fascia, and vice versa. The claim of "fascia-specific" treatment in manual therapy lacks a firm scientific basis because the body doesn’t distinguish between layers during such interventions.

2. The Redundancy of the Concept
- Historical Practices: Long before the term "fascia" gained popularity, manual therapists, osteopaths, and TCM practitioners were already addressing fascia without explicitly naming it. The effects achieved were based on holistic approaches to the body, not isolating specific tissue types.
- Marketing Gimmick?: The rise of "fascia-specific" therapy can sometimes be attributed to marketing within modern manual therapy. Labeling fascia as a unique focus area creates an illusion of novelty, which can attract clients and practitioners even if it doesn’t offer additional clinical value.

3. Impossible Isolation
- Biomechanical Interdependence: Any force applied to the body affects a wide range of tissues, including skin, muscles, fascia, tendons, and nerves. The physical and functional overlap makes it impossible to target fascia in isolation.
- Physiological Complexity: Fascia is richly innervated and involved in force transmission, but so are the surrounding tissues. Attempting to single out fascia clinically ignores the reality of this integrated system.

4. A Holistic View
- Instead of focusing on fascia as a separate entity, manual therapy could benefit from emphasizing the interconnected functional networks of tissues. This approach aligns more closely with how the body actually operates and avoids oversimplification.
- In TCM, the traditional idea of 筋 (jīn)—encompassing sinews, tendons, and networks—already captures this holistic view without needing to carve out fascia as a distinct concept.

Conclusion :
Fascia is part of a continuum, and distinguishing it as a standalone focus in manual therapy or clinical practice often serves no practical purpose. Manual therapy inherently involves fascia because it is inseparably linked to the muscles and bones being manipulated. Instead of creating unnecessary distinctions, the focus should remain on treating the body as a unified, dynamic system.

Edited by Marco Lee 2024

19/11/2024

21/09/2024

Treatment for a little lovely girl.

13/09/2024

How to keep and promote a flat Stomach / How to avoid Bloating.

To keep your stomach flat and avoid that bloated feeling while supporting your kidneys and bladder, you want to focus on foods that are easy on digestion, help your body get rid of excess water, and nourish your kidneys. Here’s a list of friendly, effective options:

Foods for a Flat Stomach and Healthy Kidneys/Bladder:

1. Barley ... e.g. 薏米水
Great for reducing water retention and bloating. It helps you flush out excess fluids while keeping the bladder cool and happy.

2. Mung Beans ... e.g. 绿豆汤
These little beans are like a natural detox. They cool down your system, get rid of heat in the bladder, and reduce bloating.

3. Lotus Root
It’s a double-win for the kidneys and digestion. Lotus root helps you manage fluids better and keeps your stomach from puffing up.

4. Pumpkin
Pumpkin is easy to digest and helps strengthen your stomach, keeping that bloated feeling at bay. It also supports kidney health.

5. Spinach
- A light, cooling veggie that’s super easy on your stomach. It helps balance fluids and flushes out heat from the bladder.

6. Celery
It’s hydrating and helps get rid of bloating by promoting urination. It’s perfect for clearing out bladder heat and making you feel less puffy.

7. Cucumber
Cucumber is loaded with water and super refreshing. It flushes out toxins, cools your system, and helps prevent that bloated belly.

Lifestyle Tips for a Flat Stomach:
- Smaller, Frequent Meals: Large meals can overwhelm digestion and leave you feeling bloated. Try eating smaller portions more often.

- Skip the Cold Drinks and Excessive Raw Foods: Cold and raw foods can slow down your digestion, which leads to bloating. Lightly cooking or steaming your meals helps a lot.

- Chew Slowly: Taking your time when you eat helps your stomach process food better and reduces bloating.

- Stay Hydrated: Drinking room-temperature water throughout the day keeps your system flushed and helps balance fluids, which is key for both kidneys and bladder health.

These foods and tips will help you avoid bloating while keeping your kidneys and bladder.

30/07/2024

ON ICE BATHING

Sweating is a crucial self-regulation process that helps eliminate toxins from the body. However, the current trend of taking ice baths immediately after exercise, while still sweating, may trap these toxins within the muscle tissue. Repeatedly doing so can lead to toxin buildup, increasing susceptibility to injuries over time. Similarly, icing inflammation or swelling, a practice popularized in the 1970s, can halt the body's natural healing process, despite providing temporary relief.

The biggest mistake of this Western trend is confusing temporary soothing and pain reduction with effective treatment. This misconception is fueled by the modern habit of instant gratification, which has infiltrated every field, including medicine. For example, a patient with chronic shoulder pain might receive an injection for immediate relief, believing it to be an effective solution. However, as many know, this relief is short-lived, and the patient often requires repeated injections, which can further damage the joint over time and ultimately lead to surgery.

In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), such approaches are not considered proper treatment. TCM emphasizes supporting the body's natural processes and addressing the root cause of ailments rather than masking symptoms. For instance, draining fluids from a swollen joint or applying ice to stop swelling can be detrimental. In TCM, cold is believed to cause stagnation and block the flow of Qi and blood, which can exacerbate pain and slow down the healing process. Repeated exposure to cold can weaken the body's defenses and disrupt the balance of internal energies, leading to chronic conditions. The Chinese felt cold was so damaging that they deemed it necessary to write an entire book on it 1800 years ago, called "伤寒论" (Treatise on Cold Damage).

Modern Western science also supports the idea that inflammation is a crucial part of the healing process. By immediately reducing inflammation with ice, the body's natural response to injury is interrupted, potentially delaying recovery. Swelling brings essential nutrients and cells to the affected area, facilitating repair and healing.

The Kneipp method offers a stark contrast to the ice bath trend. It involves hydrotherapy but in a much gentler and more balanced manner. One of its core principles is ensuring the patient does not freeze; the water used is never ice cold, and the method involves alternating between warm and cooler water. This approach stimulates circulation and supports the body's natural regulatory mechanisms without causing the shock and potential harm associated with prolonged exposure to cold.

True healing involves addressing the root cause and supporting the body's inherent ability to heal. Effective treatment should promote genuine and lasting health rather than offering quick but temporary fixes. By integrating TCM principles with a cautious understanding of Western practices, we can achieve a more holistic approach to health and wellness.

Edited by Marco Lee July 2024

24/04/2024

extreme sports can turn any man into an old man. this patient was into marathons and ultra marathons many years - the abuse shows. corrections as you can see can be done .. but you need to be able to give it time. 🙏

02/11/2023

17/07/2023

Stupid decisions are not entirely your fault. Analyze what controls you.

Chinese traditional thinking is right again...the water dragon must stay in the water until it is mature 🙏

21/09/2018

Rare Traditional Chinese Medicine acupressure chuoban therapy + A.I. Pain Treatment. 传统中医绰班正骨 + 高科技疼痛治疗。 Carla, American (f). 60 years old. Chronic neck pain. 卡拉，美国(女)/60岁/慢性颈椎病。

25/08/2018

Intelligent Acupuncture / Pain Therapy / Acupressure ( Chuo Ban method ) now available for appointments in Beijing.