Shim Acupuncture

05/19/2025

I asked Gemini to list the benefits of acupuncture. 😄

Here are that are often discussed:

1. Pain Relief: This is probably the most well-known benefit. Acupuncture is frequently used to manage various types of pain, such as back pain, neck pain, osteoarthritis, and headaches.

2. Stress Reduction: Many people find acupuncture sessions to be deeply relaxing. It can help calm the nervous system and reduce feelings of stress and anxiety.

3. Improved Sleep: By promoting relaxation and addressing underlying imbalances, acupuncture can contribute to better sleep quality and help with insomnia.

3. Nausea Relief: Acupuncture is effective in reducing nausea and vomiting, often associated with pregnancy, chemotherapy, or surgery.

4. Headache and Migraine Relief: For those suffering from chronic headaches or migraines, acupuncture can be a valuable tool in reducing the frequency and intensity of attacks.

5. Support for Fertility: Some studies suggest that acupuncture may improve fertility in both men and women, potentially by regulating hormones and increasing blood flow to reproductive organs.

6. Management of Digestive Issues: Acupuncture can help regulate the digestive system and alleviate symptoms of conditions like irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), bloating, and constipation.

7. Allergy Relief: Some individuals have found acupuncture helpful in managing allergy symptoms, potentially by modulating the immune response.

8. Improved Mood: By influencing neurotransmitters and promoting relaxation, acupuncture may have a positive impact on mood and help with symptoms of depression and anxiety.

9.Enhanced Well-being: Beyond addressing specific conditions, many people report an overall sense of improved energy, vitality, and well-being after receiving acupuncture treatments.

02/27/2025

Panic attack, anxiety case:

Recently, I have been seeing a male patient in his late 30s who is experiencing panic attacks, anxiety, and stress. These issues began when he faced a major financial problem. Although his financial situation has improved, he continues to struggle with these issues. He prefers not to rely on Western medication, so he sought acupuncture treatment from me. I have been seeing him for over two months now.

Initially, I saw him once a week for about six weeks, and now he comes every other week. He is doing much better, sleeping more soundly, and, most importantly, he has not experienced a panic attack in over a month. (Before, he had several attacks a week, which must have been incredibly difficult for him.)

Remember, acupuncture can help with mental issue too.

02/21/2025

I have Pratitioner of Oriental Medicine license in PA. It means I am acupuncturist and also herbalist. I am making several formulated herb pills.
My father suffers from cough, sneezing. I make him to try allergy herb pill which I formulated for allergy symptoms and it worked really well.
And I tried on few more people with chronic cough, and it is working great.
I am planning to establish herbal company, so more people can get benefit out of it.

02/21/2025

Do you know acupuncture works really well on Flu and common cold? It easy the symptom and you will recover faster. Try acupuncture when you start to feel sick. Don't wait till it gets worse. But don't forget to wear your mask. 😀

12/14/2024

Posterior heel pain case:

Male early 40s
Came with posterior heel pain. I could see big bump on the posterior heel area. He is working as constructor and need to wear boots at work. After he got acupuncture, he came back for second session and I was surprised that the bump
Is half size now. I know acupuncture works well with inflammation but for his case it was really fast. Of course the pain is not better now. He was happy about the result. I didn't see him after the second session.
I guess he didn't need to get more session.

How fast the acupuncture works? It depends on several factors like age, severity, onset...and more
Also your immune system is important. Qi is energy and it is your immune system. We circulate your own energy to balance your body. So if your immune is good, you heal more faster.

By the way, acupuncture works wonderfully for the plantar fascilitis. Because of the area, acupuncture will be bit painful. But it is really worth to try. I really hope that foot doctor refer their patient for acupuncture. Honestly, I can do better job than them.

12/14/2024

Abdominal pain case:

Woman early 30s
Came with severe right lower abdominal pain. Pain is stronger at night she couldn't sleep. Seating position is better than laying down. No rebounding pain. It was definitely abnormal condition. She does not have insurance so she came to see me after suffering for couple days. Acupuncture and herbs. I advise her if the pain is worse or not getting better, she needs to go to ER or at least urgent care.
I sent her text to make sure if she is doing fine after two days. She said she has no more pain. I was so happy to hear that.
Because I have responsibility to send her to get right exam and treatment if the condition is urgent. But also I understand that sometimes it is hard to go to hospital without insurance. Uncertainty of huge bill is scary.

08/07/2024

Stomach flu case

91 years old female
She started to have diarrhea from 2 days ago. She had diarrhea 5 times last night. Now she start to have some lower abdominal pain with diarrhea.

Stomach flu is more common in summer time. She had one acupuncture treatment with 6 day herbal medicine. She didn't had any problem after the treatment.

Acupuncture really works well with Stomach flu. If your diarrhea stopped with prescribed medicine, you can still experience low appetite and indigestion forawhile. But, with acupuncture and herb, it can prevent the symtoms afterward.

06/08/2024

Boil Case:
Male patient came with boil that almost covers whole one side of hip.
It was so big and definitely needed medical care. I gave herbal antibiotic medicine with acupuncture treatment.

I asked him if the symptoms get worse or having body ache or fever, he definitely need to go to ER.

He got better and better with acupuncture and herbal medicine. (it became a half size after the first treatment)

After 4 sessions, he stopped coming.

05/23/2024

Migraine case

I treated young student with migraine. She was so afraid of needles even it wasn't her first try of acupuncture.

Migraine can come from many different reasons and her case was definitely from digestion problem.

After her first session, she didn't have pain for one week and then the pain came back.

I didn't see her after the second treatment, but pretty sure she is okay now.

05/02/2024

I received this beautiful orchid from one of my patient.

She came to see me with few health concerns, but her main concern was her kidney function. If it keep getting bad, eventually, she might need to do dialysis.

She took my herbal medicine about 6 month.
And she was back to see doctor with her blood work and her kidney function level is back to almost normal range.

I am so happy for her 💗

05/01/2024

Lately, I am treating couple rheumatoid arthritis patients. Definitely, acupuncture can help to ease the pain.

One patient came with different join pain issues. Pain level was 8 out of 10 when she came to see me at first. Today was her 5th session and today her pain level was zero.

Of course, she can have some bad days, too, but it will not be bad as before.

Patient who chooses to try an acupuncture is the one who wants to be treated naturally, not just relying on the medication.

Thank you for choosing me and
I am so pleased to see great improvement. 👍

02/22/2024