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Traditional Chinese Medicine (T.C.M.) and Kidney Care
Chinatown Kidney Care, PLLC now is pleased to announce that it will
provide Traditional Chinese Medicine to its patients, by Dr. Xiao Li and Dr. Qi Li.
Traditional Chinese Medicine (T.C.M.) is a 5,000 year old complex medical model
based upon holistic approaches. It utilizes concepts of Chi energy, blood
circulation as the fundamental aspect of health in the body, mind and spirit
of the patient. Disruptions in these principles created by external environmental
and industrial factors, and internal emotional imbalances are among the leading
causes of discomfort, pain and illnesses.
Traditional Chinese Medicine (T.C.M.) is consisted of two major components:
Herbal medicine and acupuncture. Herbal medicine has wilder range and
stronger effects of the treatment. It is the safest medicine when prescribed
by a licensed Chinese herbalist. In fact, herbs are more often combined with
acupuncture in T.C.M.
Dr. Xiao Li graduated from Guangzhou Medical College in China in 1986 with
a M.D. Degree and graduated from the City University of New York with a M.S.
Degree in Biology. Dr. Li is a licensed acupuncturist in New York State and
herbalist with certification from the National Commission for the Certification
of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine. She also graduated from New York
College of Chinese Medicine with Diploma of acupuncture and herbal medicine.
Dr. Li has practiced traditional Chinese medicine including acupuncture and
Western medicine for about 15 years in both China and the United States.
She has developed new therapies that combine ancient Chinese medical
theories and modern Western medical techniques.
Dr. Li has co-authored two books in New York: Chi Kung--Increase Your Energy
and Improve Your Health (Sterling Publisher, 1997), and New Style Tai Chi
Chung--The Official Chinese System (Sterling Publisher, 1999).
Herbal medicine has proven to be effective in all different kinds of health
problems including diseases of Kidney and Urinary Tract. Following are
some sample disorders that can be treated or cured by herbal medicine
with or without combination with acupuncture treatment:
Kidney and Urinary System:
Kidney and urinary stones
Urinary tract obstruction
Urinary tract infection
Benign prostate hyperplasia (BPH)
Acute and chronic renal insufficiency especially from
obstruction
Male sexual dysfunction
Primary and secondary hypertension
Bone pain and bone diseases caused by renal failure
Improvement of general health status for pre and post
kidney transplant patients
Improvement of general health status for dialysis patients
Improvement of health status of chronic renal failure
patients
Cardiovascular System:
Hypertension
Hypercholesterolemia
Arrhythmia and palpitation
Digestive System:
Gastritis and ulcer
Constipation and diarrhea
Esophageal reflex
Anorexia and weight control
Reproductive System:
Infertility and impotent
Post menopausal syndrome and menopausal discomfort
Menstrual disorders
Neuro-Muscle-Skeleton System:
Headache, migraine and dizziness
Trigeminal neuralgia
Carpal tunnel syndrome
Frozen shoulder and tennis elbow
Neck, shoulder and back pain
Peripheral neuropathies
Paralysis after stroke
Arthritis and sciatica
Heel spur and foot pain
Surgical:
Post operative healing
Reduction of post operative pain
Anesthesia
General Health:
Fatigue and stress relier
Detoxification
Diabetes and Immune disorders
Disease prevention and life prolonging
Dr. Li accept all major health insurances and fees are reasonable for
non-insurance coverage customers. In addition, special membership plan
is available for the individual/family.