Our office is the only Acupuncture office specilizing in Bell's Palsy in NY and NJ area, and this is why Bell's Palsy patients should come to our office for treatments even if they tried Acupuncture before and there was no result. 

Dr. Jin had studied and researched treatments for Bell's Palsy for more than 30 years, and proudly have helped hundreds of patients bothered by Bell's Palsy. In handling Bell's Palsy, Dr. Jin uses the combination of traditional Chinese Acupuncture and herb moxibustion to ensure the best result. 

Acupuncture is a catalyst for healing the body.  This very ancient system of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) has been in practice and developed for more than 2000 years. According to Chinese Medicine theory, human beings have a natural flow of energy (also called chi or chee) throughout the body, which circulates in pathways, called meridians. Good health depends on the smooth flow of energy throughout these pathways, and pain and diseases are caused by an imbalance, deficiency, or blockage of this energy. An acupuncture treatment will strengthen the flow of chi or remove blockages in the meridians via the insertion of very thin, flexible and disposable needles, by which an acupuncture practitioner encourages the body’s natural capacity for self-healing. In turn, this improves the way the body functions.

A treatment begins with an interview to gather information about signs and symptoms and also includes pulse readings and examination of the tongue. Needles are then inserted based on a diagnosis within the framework of Traditional Chinese Medicine. The depth of insertion varies from a depth of just beneath the skin to about an inch, depending on various acupoints along the meridians as well as patient's size, age and constitution. As the acupuncture needles are inserted into the acupoints the patient may feel nothing, or a sensation of tingling, aching, warmth, or heaviness. Most people report no pain from the needles, just an odd or unusual physical sensation that is different but not unpleasant. Most people feel very relaxed and even fall asleep when left with the needles and wake up refreshed and relaxed.

Most individual sessions last from 45 minutes to one hour, depending on the condition being treated as well as the patient's response to the acupuncture. Initial visits last longer. Typically the needles remain in place for twenty to forty minutes.

There are a few Dos and Don’ts to follow before your acupuncture treatment: Don’t eat a heavy meal right before your appointment. However, Do make sure you have eaten a meal earlier in the day. Don’t drink anything that may color your tongue coating before your appointment, such as coffee, soda, or juice. Spicy foods will also change the tongue's color. However, Do stay hydrated by drinking water or tea, as neither of these affect the color of the tongue. Do try to come to the appointment in a relaxed state of mind so as to help your body accept the treatment to its fullest.

Acupuncture treatment is safe. Unlike many drugs, it is non-toxic, and adverse reactions are minimal. According to the report of NIH (National Institutes of Health) consensus panel, "Adverse side effects of acupuncture are extremely low and often lower than conventional treatments".  In addition, Our center only uses Japan-made sterile, one-use-disposable needles to insure comfortableness and the best result.