Li Zheng
Licensed Acupuncturist and Herbalist, PhD in Neuroscience
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Li Zheng is a licensed acupuncturist and herbalist, a graduate of the Beijing University of Chinese Medicine with 11 years of formal training, including 6 years of residency, a Ph.D. degree holder in medical sciences from the US, a Harvard Medical School trained researcher and a professor at the New England School of Acupuncture. Her clinics are located in Needham, MA and Boca Raton, FL. She has 26 years of clinical experience.
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Histamine and Allergies
Histamine can dilate blood vessels to bring more blood flow and white blood cells to local areas, which causes rashes, redness, heat, and pain. This process can help the body clear up damaged tissues or can lead to chronic inflammation or allergies if too much histamine is released for too long. An allergy is an abnormal, acquired sensitivity to certain substances including pollen, drugs, and numerous environmental triggers.
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Acupuncture and Glaucoma
Glaucoma is a common eye disease that occurs in more than sixty million people worldwide. People with glaucoma experience pathological changes which include the loss of retinal ganglion cells at a much faster rate than the normal aging process and optic nerve atrophy. There are two types of glaucoma: open-angle glaucoma and angle-closure glaucoma.
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Using Acupuncture to Treat Tinnitus, Tennis Elbow and Other Joint Pain
Ms. Allen had tinnitus for more than 10 years. She did not have hearing loss, but the ringing (especially in her right ear) was so annoying that she periodically could not fall asleep, which only made her tinnitus worse. She initially came to get acupuncture for left elbow, which she injured after banging into a wall at her office. As she had been playing tennis for over 30 years, she had developed very mild tendonitis on the right side, but her left elbow completely prevented her from playing any intense tennis.
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Using Acupuncture to Increase Blood Oxygen Levels
A patient I will call Cindy grew up in Boston and came to my clinic for acupuncture treatments due to breathing difficulties and low blood oxygen levels. She had been an incredibly active and restless lady throughout her life, unable to sit still and constantly moving around energetically. As a teacher in Boston, she loves to use her knowledge and encourage kids to become passionate and creative people. She also takes good care of her family.
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The Hypothalamus, Menopause, Weight Gain and Acupuncture
How important a health problem is excessive weight gain in America? It is so important that First Lady Michelle Obama has made it her number one goal to end childhood obesity in one generation. One third of all American children and adolescents are obese. One third of all American adults are also obese, weighing 25% more than their ideal weight, while two thirds are overweight. It is clear that excessive weight gain has become America’s new epidemic.
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How Acupuncture Treats Insomnia
Hormones and the autonomic nervous system have to be balanced in order to initiate and maintain sleep. Many studies have shown that acupuncture treatments can help maintain the balance of biological chemicals in the central nervous system and promote the recovery of homeostasis. 1. Acupuncture can help your body produce more melatonin:r
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Acupuncture, Endorphins and Immune Function
There is increasing evidence that endorphin can enhance our immune function. After surgery and radiation therapy, the immune function is generally suppressed, and infection can lead to complicated medical problems. Using acupuncture can help strengthen the immune function to prevent the infection and chronic inflammation. Research has shown that acupuncture can increase the plasma antibody concentration and the interleuki II level. In animal models, electric acupuncture enhances or restores the natural killer cell activity suppressed by a lesion of the front part of the hypothalamic area.r
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Acupuncture and Depression
Depression is an illness involving the mind and the body and that because it affects how one feels, thinks, and behaves, depression can lead to a variety of emotional and physical problems such as sadness, irritability or frustration, reduced sexual drive, insomnia or excessive sleeping, changes in appetite, agitation or restlessness, slowed thinking, indecisiveness, distractibility, fatigue, and loss of energy. So many symptoms for a single illness.
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Appetite, the Hypothalamus and Acupuncture
The hypothalamus contains several groups of nerve cells, which have the ability to impact emotions, regulate body temperature, and control thirst, the feeling of fullness and salt cravings (when sodium levels are too high within the body, the hypothalamus sends a signal to drink fluids). Body weight is controlled by the hypothalamus through modifying our metabolism. The activities of the hypothalamus are influenced by stress, light, steroids, insulin, pleasant food smells, and invading microorganisms.
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Understanding the Role of Acupuncture in Relieving Chronic Pain
Chronic pain is experienced by millions of people worldwide, greatly diminishing their quality of life. When people do a quick search for Acupuncture near me, all they look for is the possibility of safe, drug-free ways to treat chronic back and neck pain. Acupuncture, an ancient Chinese practice, involves inserting thin needles at specific points in the body to reduce the inflammation and improve the blood and lymph circulation. Acupuncture is thought to modulate pain through several mechanisms:
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Acupuncture and Herbs for fertility health
The fundamental principle of acupuncture revolves around the idea that a harmonious flow of vital energy, known as "qi," sustains overall health. When disruptions occur in this energy flow, it is believed to lead to imbalances in the body's systems, potentially affecting reproductive health as well. Acupuncture involves the precise insertion of thin needles into specific points along the body's meridians, with the aim of restoring equilibrium and promoting the body's natural healing mechanisms.
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Boston Chinese Acupuncture: Your Premier Destination for Holistic Health
In the heart of Boston, Massachusetts, Boston Chinese Acupuncture stands as a beacon for those seeking the healing benefits of traditional Chinese medicine. Specializing in acupuncture and herbal medicine, our clinic offers a personalized approach to different health conditions such as allergies, infertility, ED, dry eye, glaucoma, and back pain, focusing on your health needs and wellness goals. The Benefits of Acupuncture
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Chinese Acupuncture
Dr. Li Zheng is a licensed acupuncturist, trained in China and serving Needham, Weston, Wellesley, Dover, Westwood and Boston areas. Dr. Zheng treats diseases including anxiety, infertility, diabetes, neuropathy, weight loss, stress reduction, sciatica, impotence, pain, IBS, adrenal and thyroid insufficiency, allergies.
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Acupuncture & Hormone Balance
Learn about how acupuncture helps balance the hormones and nervous systems in your body for better health and improved quality of life by watching the video and reading the newest scientific evidences.
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