Traditional Chinese Medicine
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Chinese
Medicine is holistic and has long history
By the 3rd century, TCM doctor performed surgery and use acupuncture
to reduce pains during surgery operation |
For over 4000 years, the
Chinese have been using Traditional Chinese Medicine as a safe and
effective mean to holistic health and well being. Rather than perceiving
the human body as a simple assemblage of various organ systems, Chinese
medicine regards the human body as a non-decomposable unit.Within
the unit there are many pairs of balanced forces, general known as
the YIN and the YANG, that determine our state of health.
When the YIN and the YANG are in balance, we feel healthy
and energetic. However, when there is an imbalance between them, we
feel ill.
Traditional Chinese Medicine is an ancient
method of health care that combines the use of the following:
1. Chinese Herbal Medicine
2. Acupuncture (includes moxibustion and suction cupping)
3. Tui Na (Chinese Massage, Acupressure)
4. Food Therapy
5. Chinese therapeutic exercises (TaiChi and QiGong)
1. Chinese Herbal Medicine
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Chinese
herbal medicine is the major component in the system of Traditional
Chinese Medicine
As early as 3000BCE, the Chinese Pharmacopoeia began to be documented
and continued to expand until over 3500 herbs were researched
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Chinese herbal medicine is the major component in the system of
Traditional Chinese Medicine. Herbal medicine consist of a huge
collection of plants and other materials such as insects or minerals
that have different effects on our body. When knowledgeably used,
herbal medicine can have dramatic healing effects. The practice
of Chinese herbal medicine is an art, for the combination of herbs
into just the right formula takes a significant amount of skill
and knowledge. A formula may contain up to 10-15 herbs. Each formula
consists of a chief herb, a few herbs to assist, and a courier herb
to take the medicine to the site of the "lesion". Each
herb in the formula has a different role, working synergistically
with the others to bring about the therapeutic effect.
Chinese herbal medicine is traditionally used for internal organ
imbalances. It is often used as a complement to acupuncture, and
the two are often used in the same treatment. Each system affects
Qi of the body in specific ways. In many instances, herbal remedies
are used to supplement the body's Qi, and acupuncture is used to
manipulate Qi, focusing it where it is needed.
The conventional method for applying herbal therapy is by decoction
- a strong "tea" made by simmering raw herbs in water.
Traditionally, a specially glazed clay teapot is used to make the
tea. Since the decoction method is time consuming, and the taste
of the decoction is unpalatable to many, two alternative methods
were developed - pulverized herbs in capsules, and concentrated
Chinese herbal granules.
Concentrated Chinese herbal granules is a representation of a new
generation of Chinese herbal products, and it offers a safe and
convenient means of using herbs. They are extracts of herbs and
carry the same potency.
Please click the section on the top of the page to learn more about
herbal medicine.
2. Acupuncture
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Treatments are relaxing,
enjoyable and virtually painless
Acupuncture and Acupressure are another forms of Chinese Medicine
therapies applied to improve the flow or quality of the life
force, and to re-balance body energies.
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Acupuncture, with its accompanying techniques of moxibustion and
suction cupping, is the most popular therapy of TCM. Acupuncture
is used primarily for patients who experiences pain and feels out
of balance. It is very effective for many types of illness. The
World Health Organization (WHO) recognizes the ability of acupuncture
and Oriental medicine to treat over 43 commonly encountered clinical
disorders. Acupuncture is particularly helpful for disabled patients
after a stoke. It is also used as a preventative measure because
it strengthens the body's immune system. During an acupuncture treatment
session, fine stainless steel needles are inserted into the skin
at very specific points. The acupuncture needles are sterile and
they are disposed after each treatment.
Please click the section on the top of the page to learn more about
acupuncture.
3. Tui Na (Chinese Massage,
Acupressure)
Tui Na (Also known as Chinese massage or acupressure) is a form
of Asian bodywork that uses touch to balance the body's energy.
It most closely resembles the conventional Western massage. Many
of the techniques are similar - gliding (known as effleurage or
Tui), kneading (petrissage or Nie), percussion (tapotement or Da),
friction, pulling, rotation, rocking, vibration, and shaking. Tui
Na offers all of the benefits of traditional Western massage, plus
the ability to address and mitigate specific health concerns.
Despite the similarities, the intent of Tui Na is more specific
and therapeutic than the simple relaxation of a Western massage.
One of Tui Na's advantages over simple massage is its ability to
focus on specific problems, especially in the treatment of chronic
pain associated with the muscles, joints, and skeletal system. It
is especially effective for the relief of joint pain (such as arthritis),
sciatica, muscle spasms, and pain in the back, neck, and shoulders.
It also aids in the treatment of chronic conditions such as insomnia,
constipation, headaches (including migraines), and tension associated
with stress.
Tui Na does not simply work on the muscles, bones, and joints.
It works with the energy of the body at a deeper level. As the practitioner
senses the client's body with her hands, she is able to assess the
distribution of energy and affect its flow.
A typical Tui Na session uses various strokes along energy channels,
as well as gentle shaking, stretching, and joint movements. This
stimulates and releases the flow of energy, which helps balance
your physical and emotional state.
Tui Na uses rhythmic compression along energy channels of the body,
as well as a variety of techniques that manipulate and lubricate
the joints. Tui Na directly affects the flow of energy by holding
and pressing the body at acupressure points.
4. Food Therapy
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Chinese dietary supervision
is a sophisticated system that evaluates food according to its
properties and therapeutic value.
Whole-grain products, beans, fresh vegetables, and mushrooms
are frequently recommended
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In Traditional Chinese Medicine,
herbs and food go hand in hand in influencing the body's energy
fields. It follows that a patient's diet must align with medications
taken for benefits to be apparent. Chinese dietary supervision is
a sophisticated system that evaluates food according to its properties
and therapeutic value. Whole-grain products, beans, fresh vegetables,
and mushrooms are frequently recommended. TCM practitioners, on
the other hand, advise patients to avoid raw food, because it is
too "cold"; white sugar, because it is too rich and would
over-stimulate the pancreas and liver; strong spices, for they disperse
energy to the surface of the body. Patients are also advised to
avoid coffee, because it overtaxes the adrenals; cold dairy products,
because they are too congesting; and shellfish and citrus, because
they are too "cold" and "moist".
Please click the section on the top the page to learn more about
food therapy.
5. Chinese therapeutic exercises
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Through intensive practice
of chi-gong, an entire set of beneficial psychological and spiritual
conditions emerges. In promoting emotional well-being, chi-gong
exercises help build confidence among patients in their battle
against diseases.
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Another component of Traditional Chinese Medicine used in the treatment
of diseases, especially cancer, is Chinese therapeutic exercise.
It comes in two forms: tai-chi and chi-gong. The purpose of both
exercises is to enable a person to regulate and direct the flow
of qi within his or her own body. A student in exercise training
is taught to focus his or her qi in a place two inches below the
navel, called the "dan tian", or vital center. From this
center, the qi is said to emanate to distant regions of the body.
Upon practice, students can sense the presence of qi at the vital
center in the form of localized warmth and can then direct the life
energy to specific parts of the body. In many cases, the practitioners
prescribe exercises that specifically address the patients' illnesses.
The perspective of TCM on tai-chi and chi-gong differs from that
of Western medicine. Chinese medicine believes these exercises energize
the body's vital forces, balances yin and yang, strengthens blood
circulation, and improves the patient's emotional and mental states.
Western medicine believes that the exercises, like yoga, increase
the absorption and utilization of oxygen.
Through intensive practice of chi-gong, an entire set of beneficial
psychological and spiritual state emerges. In promoting emotional
well-being, chi-gong exercises help build confidence among patients
in their battle against cancer. Many cancer patients, who have been
practicing chi-gong and tai-chi, reflected that a positive attitude
plays an important role in curing the disease.
Please click the section on the top the page to learn more about
therapeutic exercises.
At Sanjiu, we pride ourselves in our strong
commitment to showcasing the best of modernized Traditional Chinese
Medicine in the prevention and treatment of illnesses,
and improving the health conditions of our clients. By staying at
the forefront of modern Chinese Medicine clinical practices and
maintaining high ethical and professional standards, our highly
qualified and experienced physicians will provide our clients with
quality, safe, and effective services. Please explore our site to
learn more about Chinese Medicine and the 999 Sanjiu Chinese Medicine
clinics. Our fields of specialization are featured in the menu on
the left. Please feel free to contact one of our medical centers
for more information.
Our Practitioners and Doctors
Our Chinese Medicine Doctors at Sanjiu are all world-class with
exceptionally experienced and qualified in their areas of practice:
- All of them were graduated from famous and recognized Medical
Universities studying Chinese Medicine and acupuncture.
- They holds Bachelor, master degree and doctorate degrees. Some
of them are professors in famous universities. They were trained
in both Chinese Medicine and Western Medicine and are competent
both forms of practices.
- They have at least 10 years clinical experience. Most of them
have more than 20 years of experiences.
- They are all registered as doctors of Chinese Medicine and
acupuncture in Ontario, Canada.
Other than our full-time practitioners, we regularly invite famous
Chinese Medicine doctors, scholars and professors from China to
conduct training and meeting with our practitioners.
The following is the introduction of our
Chinese Medicine practitioners:
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He is seeing patients
in North York Center and Mississauga Center
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Zhi Ping Ren, M.D. Ph.D
Medical Doctor Degree First Military Medical University, China
Doctor Degree of Medical Science, Uppsala Unviersity, Sweden
Associate Professor, Uppsala University, Sweden
Consultation Time:
Mon.,Wed. & Sat - 10am-6pm (North York Center)
Tue.,Thur - 10am-6pm (Mississauga Center)
Dr. Ren received both western medical education and Traditional
Chinese Medicine (TCM) education in China and completed General
Practice both in Western Medicine and TCM and authorized as
medical doctor both in Western medicine and TCM in China.
Dr. Ren has worked in cancer research and diagnosis field
for more than 17 years. He also continuously practices Traditional
Chinese Medicine for more than 20 years. He has excellent
knowledge in both medicines and will tell you the best choice
of your treatment
Specialization :
-Pain treatment including soft tissue damage and joint pain
-Stresses and psychological disorders including neurasthenia,
insomnia, anxiety, depression and menopausal syndrome
-Cancer complementary treatment including reducing side effects
of chemo or radiotherapy, boost immune system of patient,
cancer recurrence prevention
He can speak English, Mandarin, Cantonese and Swedish.
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Chinese Medicine Doctor
Ning Xu, Carolyn, CMD
Bachelor, M. Sc in Medicine,
Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin,
China
Doctor of Natural medicine (NCNBT -ND)
Doctor of Medicine at Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese
Medicine Tianjin, China
Research Fellow, Department of Pathology, Osaka University
School & National Cardiovascular Center Research Institute
of Japan
Medical Researcher, Toronto General Hospital
Consultation Time:
Wednesday, Friday, Saturday 10am-6pm (North York Center)
Dr. Xu awarded her Bachelor and Master of Sc. in Medicine
from Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin,
China.
She was also M. Sc. at the Department of Molecular of Pathology,
Osaka University Medical School, Japan, She received both
western medical education in Japan and Traditional Chinese
Medicine (TCM) education in China.
Dr. Xu is also a registered doctor of Natural Medicine and
the member of NCNBT -ND
She completed General Practice both in Western Medicine and
TCM. with wide range of experience in the following:
She was the Doctor, the first Teaching Hospital of Tianjin
University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 1999-2001
Research fellow, National Cardiovascular Center Research
Institute, Japan, 1998-1999
Research fellow, Department of Molecular Pathology, Osaka
University Medical School, Japan 1996-1998
Doctor, at the Department of Acupuncture, Emergency, Internal
Medicine, Gynecology, Pediatrics at the first Teaching Hospital
of Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 1986-2001
Specialization :
Internal Medicine, Gynecology, Cardiovascular disease, Pediatrics,
dermatology, Oncology, Endocrinology, Gastro Enterology, Acupuncture
- Allergy, acne, nettle rash, roseola, oral cavity ulcer,
etc.
- Headache, migraine, anxiety, depression, insomnia
- Tendonitis, carpal tunnel syndrome, tennis elbow, frozen
shoulder, neck and back pain and whiplash.
- Bell's palsy, paralysis after stroke, trigeminal neuralgia,
spinal core injuries, sports and car injuries, sciatica, arthritis,
etc
- Irregular menstruation, premenstrual syndrome, amenorrhea,
metrorrhagia, infertility, menopausal syndrome, etc.
- Digestive disorder, gastritis, duodenitis, gastro- duodenal
ulcer, gastroenteritis, nephritis, chronic urinary tract Infection,
sexual dysfunction, etc.
- Arteriosclerosis, coronary heart disease, arrhythmia, palpitation,
myocardial Infarction, hyperlipemia, obesity, overweight.
She can speak English, Mandarin, and Japanese.
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Chinese Medicine Doctor
Bei Zhong, C.M.D.
Master degree of Medicine, Beijing Medical University
Specialized in Acupuncture , Acupressure & Herbal
Medicine
Master degree of Medicine, Beijing Medical University, China
National University. She was trained as a physician integrating
Traditional Chinese Medicine with Western Medicine. She has
more than 20 years of clinical experience in acupuncture,
herbal medicine, Chinese tuina (Chinese therapeutic massage).
She was the Associate Professor in Traditional Chinese Medicine
Researching Institute and the Associate professor in Beijing
Construction Hospital. She was awarded "Beijing City's
Model for Diligent Worker (2000), Golden medal of China Institute
of Chinese Medicine (1995), Reward of Beijing City's Excellent
Clinician, (1989) She received many research awards providing
funds to Traditional Chinese Medicine research.
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Bei Zhong is seeing patients in North York Center
Monday &.Saturday.
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[Learn more about Dr. Bei Zhong]
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Chinese Medicine Doctor
Wong Wai Bun
Bachelor degree of Medicine, Guangzhou Medical College,
China C.M.D.
Specialized in Gynecology, Pediatrics and treatment of
skin diseases. Also a specialist in acupuncture and acupressure
Dr. Wang is a specialist in gynecology and pediatrics. She
is also famous for her practice in prevention of diseases
and recovery of good health after serious diseases, recovery
from surgery and other treatments. Dr. Wang obtained her Bachelor
Degree of Medicine in Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine.
She was a licensed doctor in China, member of the Chinese
Medicine and Acupuncture Association of Canada, fellowship
of the Medical Science Institute of China Medicine. She has
more than 20 years of clinical experience in herbal medicine
and acupuncture. Specialized in woman and children's diseases,
skin diseases, cancer, diabetes, hepatitis, gallstone, hematuria.
Her expertise in women's diseases include the treatment of
such as dysmenorrhoea and abnormal menstruation.
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Wong Wai Bun is seeing patients in North York Center:
Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat., & Sun
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[Learn more about Dr. Wang Wai
Bun]
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Chinese Medicine Doctor
Chong Chuen Kau.
Bachelor degree of Medicine, Guangzhou Medical University,
China, C.M.D.
Specialized in Herbal Medicine Treatment
Dr. Chong is a specialist in herbal medicine and diagnosis.
He obtained his Bachelor's degree of Medicine in Guangzhou
University of Chinese Medicine. He was first trained as a
doctor in Traditional Chinese Medicine. After a few years
of practice in the hospital, he studied Western medicine in
the university and became a famous surgeon in China. He worked
in Tung Kwun Hospital, the national hospital in China as principal
doctor for 25 years, integrating Western Medicine with Chinese
medicine. He was very famous in China and was the doctor for
many of the leaders of China. He is an expert in herbal medicine,
specializing in the treatment of cancer, diabetes, chronic
skin diseases, hepatitis, gallstone, hematuria, women's diseases
such as dysmenorrhoea and abnormal menstruation. Dr.Chong
is the member of the Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture Association
of Canada.
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Chong Chuen Kau is seeing patients in North York Center
Tue., Wed. & Saturday.
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[Learn more about Dr. Chong Chuen
Kau]
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She is seeing patients in North York
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Chinese Medicine Doctor
Huan Lan Lai, C.M.D
Bachelor of Medicine in Guangzhou University of Traditional
Chinese Medicine.
She was a licensed doctor in China, a member of the Chinese
Medicine and Acupuncture Association of Canada, and The Fellowship
of the Medical Science Institute of China Medical. She has
more than 30 years of clinical experience in herbal medicine
and acupuncture. She specializes in the treatment of cancer,
diabetes, chronic skin diseases, hepatitis, gallstone, hematuria,
women's diseases such as dysmenorrhoea and abnormal menstruation.
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Lai]
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Our Goal
Our goal is to provide patients with appropriate, professional,
safe, effective and affordable Traditional Chinese Medicine services
and treatments. The Clinic showcases modernized Traditional Chinese
Medicine at its best, and will use Sanjiu's medical products for
maximum efficacy and safety.
About Sanjiu
Sanjiu is one of the best, high performance, and safe clinic in
modern Chinese Medicine. Sanjiu is also a comprehensive, multipurpose
medical center that provides a variety of medical services, including
traditional Chinese medical consultation, natural medicines, chiropractic
and rehabilitation practices.
The locations of our Chinese Medicine
and Acupuncture Centers
We have patients coming from coast-to-coast
of Canada. In order to serve our patients better, we are expanding
our clinics to cities outside Toronto. At the moment we have three
centers, one in North York, one in Kitchener and the third one is
in Missisauga.
North York Medicine
and Acupuncture Center/clinic
Our North York Medical Center is the first clinic of its
kind in North America. It provides a modern, comfortable and spacious
environment for patients, featuring the space of more than 7,000
square feet with accommodations for 5-6 Chinese Medicine doctors
and acupuncturists. The center also features a training facility,
and regularly organizes heath related classes and seminars for patients
and the general public. Examples of those classes include fundamentals
of Chinese Medicine, acupuncture, Qi Gong, Tai Chi, and other exercises.
Kitchener
Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture Center/clinic
The center is located at the back of Grand River Hospital of Kitchener
at Park Street. The clinic is small in comparison with the headquarters
but compact and modern. The doctor in charge is Professor Sun, a
Ph.D. of Chinese Medicine of Shanghai University. She is a specialist
in acupuncture and have unique experiences in pain management, depression
and stoke. She is fluent in English.
Missisauga
Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture Center/clinic
The center is located at the center of Peel region providing easy
access from the Cities of Mississauga, Brampton, Oakville and Etobicoke.
It provides a complete solution in modern Chinese medicine, including
acupuncture, moxibustion, herbal medicine, nutrition/food therapy,
acupressure, and cupping.
The center also carries Chinese health products such as teas, patent
medicines, Ginsang and manhy other health-care products
Three doctors are practcing in the center are Professor Xu, Professor
Ren and Chinese Medicine doctor Sarah Peng.
Our Services :
Our special programs
Cancer Support and Treatment
Program
Cancer Survivor Preventive
Maintenance Program
Weight Management
Program
Health care Insurance Program
MVA Rehabilitation Program
Health-connect Membership
Our special facilities
Clinic Hours:
7 days a week
9:30 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Holidays closed
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