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Acupuncture/Questions Answered by Expert Dr. Man Tran, Ph.D, D.C., L.Ac.
| Subject | Date Asked |
| acupuncture tx for pms | 10/16/2009 |
| Q: what would be the approx frequency and length of treatment? Thanks A: It would depends on how long you have had the issue. If it just started, then you may look at 1 to ... | |
| blocked nerve in feet | 9/19/2009 |
| Q: After chemo 2yrs ago I am left with the severe numbness /burning/tingling ,in feet and fingers. I ... A: Acupuncture can manage your pain but won't affect the healing of the nerve directly. Best is to be ... | |
| phlegm-heat | 7/24/2009 |
| Q: I have just had acupuncture for a digestive disorder. Basically, stagnant digestion and some ... A: Well, if you have the case of heat phlegm, then it would be best to avoid: 1. hot and spicey food ... | |
| vascular parkinsons | 6/27/2009 |
| Q: I have diganosed with vascular parkinsons due to a stroke that I had last year. I was wondering if ... A: Acupuncture can help variety of ailments. In your case, there is a chance that acupuncture can ... | |
| 6 months with little progress | 5/14/2009 |
| Q: i'm writing to ask a second opinion about a condition that i've been seeing an acupuncturist for. ... A: It is difficult to give you proper diagnosis and treatment advise without having been there to ... | |
| Accupuncture for scar tissue and pain after head laceration | 4/16/2009 |
| Q: Last summer my forehead was lacerated about 2cm long almost to my scull above my eye. Since it has ... A: Yes, Acupuncture can help with the pain and lump you have. It is mainly called blood stasis at the ... | |
| arteriosclerosis | 4/1/2009 |
| Q: shalom from jerusalem. i would appreciate receiving any help from you for treatment of ... A: The treatment of arteriosclerosis under the diagnosis of qi and blood stasis is on the right ... | |
| Nueropathy | 1/11/2009 |
| Q: My partner has nueropathy brought on by chemotheraphy and traditional methods have not worked. ... A: Acupuncture can help with the neuropathy. Acupuncture works by having very fine needles insert in ... | |
| Acupuncture for Patellofemoral Syndrome | 1/7/2009 |
| Q: I've been experiencing severe knee pain for two months which has stopped me from being able to walk. ... A: Acupuncture can help your knee pain at the root of the problem. This mean you can have a lasting ... | |
| nerve damage | 1/4/2009 |
| Q: had dental problems for some years . surgery twice , still problems . told now have sublingular and ... A: Although acupuncture most likely cannot heal the damaged nerves, but the therapy can alleviate the ... | |
| Scar flesh and energy flows | 1/9/2008 |
| Q: I'd like to know if surgery has a possible influence on the meridians'energy flow. I'm thinking more ... A: When there is a cut or incision to the body breaking the skin and causing blood loss will disrupt ... | |
| Prostate enlargement | 5/2/2007 |
| Q: Dr. Tran, I am 59 and have had a urinary catheter for more than a year since my first visit to the ... A: I hope you are doing well at this moment. I don't know much about the other method/remedies you ... | |
| I LOVE acupuncture, but... | 2/21/2007 |
| Q: Tran, I am a great fan of acupuncture - I could easily become addicted to it! Though I've never had ... A: I am so glad that you have found acupuncture to be a great experience! The number of visits ... | |
| Eastern versus Western medicine | 2/18/2007 |
| Q: I use both Eastern and Western medicine, and I trust both of my doctors, but I am confused about ... A: Western medicine practitioners receive training in using the instruments to form a conclusive ... | |
| nose | 2/13/2007 |
| Q: What does the acupuncture consist of? will several treatments cure me or is it just some ongoing ... A: Acupuncture is an alternative treatment in which very fine needles are place in certain spots in the ... | |
| releasing emotions | 2/13/2007 |
| Q: So (just to clarify a bit) if someone starts to cry on the table and murmur something like "I'm so ... A: In a sense it is good because your congested emotion are being released and not so much in the ... | |
| releasing emotions | 2/11/2007 |
| Q: I was told that a person can release emotions while having acupuncture performed, by crying or ... A: My apology for the delayed response. My internet has been down and unable to log on to attend to ... | |
| nose | 2/8/2007 |
| Q: My nose always gets clogged up ??sinus?? When I sleep on my side sometimes I can feel whatever it is ... A: My apology for the delayed response. My internet has been down and unable to log on to attend to ... | |
| hand pain | 2/5/2007 |
| Q: ..I have an acupuncture question for you. I'm a medical biller and sometimes get pain in my fingers ... A: My apology for the delayed response. My internet has been down and unable to log on to attend to ... | |
| lose weight with accupunture | 2/2/2007 |
| Q: can you lose weight by doing accupunture? I have tried so many diet plans and so may exercise plans. ... A: My apology for the delayed response. My internet has been down and unable to log on to attend to ... | |
| Does Accupuncture threat Panic Attacks? Good source for finding the best accupuncturist in my area? | 10/5/2006 |
| Q: Dr. Man Tran, I had a few panic attacks in the past and i although they went away am still not ... A: Acupuncture does manage panic attacks, depression, stresss, anxiety...etc. Depending on the ... | |
| Low back pain | 9/29/2006 |
| Q: I have a low back pain(slipped disc )almost about 1 year and I have tried almost anything,but I ... A: I am so sorry to hear of the suffering you are going through with the low back pain. What ... | |
| Pain of acupunture | 9/5/2006 |
| Q: Greetings to you. I have recently started my acupunture practice. I have noticed a thing in all my ... A: Sometimes when the needles are rotated and turned it will cause quite discomfort for the patients ... | |
| kidney | 8/21/2006 |
| Q: Dr. Tran Could you tell me the difference between kidney yin and kidney yang. I have heard ... A: The kidney is the foundation to all other organs in the body. It provides the energy or Qi and ... | |
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Dr. Man Tran, Ph.D, D.C., L.Ac.
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Chiropractic, Acupuncture, Chinese herbs and Tae Kwon Do
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Practiced Chiropractic, Acupuncture and Chinese herbs since 2000. Studied Tae Kwon Do for over 20 years and currently holds 4th Dan Master.
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