ACUPUNCTURE
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is probably one of the oldest practiced forms of medicine in the world. This unique medical practice is used to treat a wide range of diseases, such as pain management and infertility. It is based on balance, a balance between the principles of Yin and Yang, and between Chi pronounced “chee” and blood. Chi and blood travel through the body along well defined pathways called channels or medians. When there is not enough Chi and blood or when they are stuck in an area, there is an imbalance between Yin and Yang. As a result of this imbalance, internal organs are not functioning optimally and illness and pain develop. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) treatments include herbal therapy, moxibustions therapy, foodtherapy, massage and acupuncture. The number of treatments and the length of therapy that a patient may receive are based on many factors including the patient’s health, age, personal contribution to the therapy, severity and longevity of symptoms as well as the patient’s response to therapy.
Dr. Li has a very high success rate with his patients, but success is based on the patient’s commitment to treatment by regularly attending treatments, taking the herbs and following the appropriate self-care measures at home along with diet and lifestyle changes.
INFERTILITY
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) has been used to treat fertility problems for over 4,000 years. TCM works to enhance fertility by restoring balance to the body and the internal systems responsible for regulating hormones. Acupuncture is done by inserting very thin needles into the skin at very strategic locations on the body (acupoints) to stimulate energy flow along pathways that are thought to affect bodily functions. The treatments are very relaxing and most patients are very surprised at how good they feel afterward. READ MORE...
Recent Research showed acupuncture on day of embryo transfer significantly improved the reproductive outcome in infertile women. 39% pregnant versus 26% in non acupuncture group. The ongoing pregnancy rate also favored acupuncture 36% versus 22% . (Fertility and Sterility, May 2006). READ MORE...
PAIN MANAGEMENT
In Western medicine it is quite common that your doctor may be able to find the cause of your pain but if pills do not help he may ask yo to do surgery. Fortunately, acupuncture has acquired a very good reputation as a pain relieving treatment, and is often reccomended to the patient as an alternative treatment. Acupuncture can relieve pain completely. By reducing pain levels you will be able to deal with the pain, regulate your emotions, increase your energy, perform everyday activities and reduce your reliance on inappropriate medications. Acupuncture relieves pain by its ability to effect the transmission of pain impulses, to stimulate the release of endorphins (the body’s natural pain reliever), and to increase serotonin levels which influences the severity of the pain. It is a painless and totally relaxing experience. READ MORE...
A Message from Dr. Li
My mission has always been to use my integrated knowledge of western medicine and chinese medicine to serve my patients with all my heart and soul to educate, heal and comfort all those who seek alternative solutions to physical and mental conditions through the use of acupuncture and herbs.
EDUCATION
In 1955 Dr. Li did an internship at the Rui Jian Teaching Hospital of Shanghai Second Medical University in 1955-1956. In 1956-1960 did residency at the Hua Shan Teaching Hospital of Shanghai First Medical University Department of Surgery. In 1960-1961 and 1970- 71 also received training and education in Chinese Medicine, Acupuncture and Acupuncture Anesthesia at the Hua Shan Teaching Hospital and Shanghai No. 6 People’s Teaching Hospital to be a Western medicine and Chinese medicine integrated physician.
WORK EXPERIENCE
FROM 1961-1980 was a Senior Attending Surgeon, Urologist, Acupuncture Anesthesiologist, Microsurgery Surgeon, Department Head of Hemodialysis Kidney Transplant, Infertility and Planned Parenthood.
FROM 1980-1982 Visiting Professor at the Medical College of Virginia, Richmond VA. Department of Kidney Transplant and Urology.
FROM 1982-1987 was an Associate Scientist, at the College of Physicians and Surgeons, University of Columbia, Columbia, Presbyterian Medical Center, and St. Luke and Roosevelt Hospital NYC, Department of OBGYN and Urology.
Since 1987 has a private practice treating patients with Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine, working harmoniously with many M.D.’s including the Reproductive Specialists in NY, using Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine assisted with modern reproductive technology in Infertility patients receiving IUI or IVF. (We have a higher success rate due to the integration of chinese medicine and western medicine.)
On Nov. 5, 2006, our infertility research article was published in a special issue of American Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine. Dr. Li has also spoken at the celebration of “35 Years of Acupuncture in the United States” Convention.
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