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Saturday, 9 April 2022

Parkinson’s Disease, Trigeminal neuralgia, Epilepsy, Depression

Parkinsons Disease 帕金森, Trigeminal neuralgia三叉神经痛,
Epilepsy癫痫, Depression 忧郁症


Parkinsons Disease 帕金森病

Parkinson’s Disease is a chronic and progressive movement disorder that initially causes tremor in one hand, stiffness or slowing of movement.  It usually affects people older than 60 years old.  It left untreated it can last several years or may be lifelong. Patients with parkinsonism have a reduced life expectancy compared to matched controls. Early signs of Parkinson’s disease may be mild. Symptoms often begin on one side of the body and usually get worse on the same side.  Signs and symptoms may include tremors, trembling of hands, arms, legs, slowness of movement.  Most Parkinson’s cases have trembling. Lately we have a patient aged 65 who does not have any trembling but could not walk steadily. His voice is very soft, and he is not able to raise his voice.  He wife said that he can walk around the house, but when he goes out, he needs to use the wheelchair as he cannot not walk far.

 My uncle was a western doctor and was a very successful GP.  His clinic was always packed with patients waiting to see him. When I was young, if I fell sick, my father would bring me to see him. 

Unfortunately, when he was about 75 years old, he had very severe Parkinson’s. I did not see him for many years. One day I happened to meet him, I was shocked to see that his whole body was trembling. He was a western doctor himself and obviously he could not treat himself.

We have patients who came to see us, some had mild Parkinson while others had severe Parkinson’s:

Almost every Parkinson’s patient took western medicine. The following are some cases:

-- A woman aged 72 had severe Parkinson’s Disease. When she was accompanied by her daughter, we could see that both her legs were trembling, her hands were also trembling but were milder. She told us that she felt very tired in the afternoon as her legs trembled non-stop.  She took western medicine, but her condition did not seem to improve, so she wanted to try TCM. 

-- A man aged 78, had Parkinson’s, but his condition was mild, his hands trembled and sometimes his legs also trembled. Although he had Parkinson’s, he still could play golf. His friend recommended him to come to see us. He conditions had improved a lot after acupuncture and some TCM medication.

-- A man aged 63, had mild Parkinson’s.  His right hand trembled when he held his chopsticks.  He also took western medicine to control his Parkinson. At the same time, he wanted to seek TCM to help control his condition. He faithfully came for acupuncture treatment for nine years. He is a businessman, he travels a lot and whenever he is in Singapore, he would visit our clinic for acupuncture.   He found that if he skipped acupuncture treatment for several weeks, his hand tends to tremble more.  He said if he was  excited or watched horror show, his hand would tremble more. Over the nine years, he persisted in coming for acupuncture treatments.  The treatment was a success, and his right hand does not tremble anymore, but he still comes for maintenance. He is 72 years old now.

-- A man aged 75, had mild Parkinson’s.  Whenever he wanted to walk, his legs would not cooperate with him, and he would stagger a bit before starting to walk. He too came for acupuncture and medication. After a few years, he slowly recovered and could walk normally.

Through our clinical experience, those with milder condition can get well with TCM treatments, they can prevent further deteriorations. We would say Parkinson require long time treatment.

 

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Trigeminal neuralgia三叉神经痛

Trigeminal neuralgia mostly affects only one side of a person’s face. When it occurs, the pain can be very acute. Mostly Trigeminal neuralgia affects the elderly.

We had cases where patients said they wanted to knock their face into the wall when Trigeminal neuralgia occurred.

Trigeminal neuralgia三叉神经痛 symptoms are:

-- Episodes of severe, shooting or jabbing pain that may feel like an electric shock.

-- Spontaneous attacks of pain or attacks triggered by touching the face, chewing, speaking, or brushing teeth.

-- Attacks of pain lasting from a few seconds to several minutes.

 

Picture taken from health.harvard.edu

 

Causes of Trigeminal Neuralgia

Trigeminal neuralgia usually occurs spontaneously but is sometimes associated with facial trauma.

The condition may be caused by a blood vessel pressing against the trigeminal nerve, also known as vascular compression.

Patients suffering from Trigeminal Neuralgia are keen to have acupuncture treatments as they find that after several treatments, their pain becomes milder, and the frequency is lessened. Many of them are not keen to take pain killers as painkillers have side effects if they are taken too often.

A man aged 68 visited our TCM clinic and complained that he suffered Trigeminal Neuralgia after a fall.

A female patient said she did not know why she had Trigeminal Neuralgia, although she complained of being highly stressed out. However, she found that acupuncture and TCM medicine eased her pain. Patients come to us for these reasons.

A man aged 69, said he has Trigeminal Neuralgia三叉神经痛 on his right face. Very often he would get sharp pains on his right face suddenly. This went on for three years. He said that he dared not open his mouth too wide. Often, sudden pain could be triggered when he brushed his teeth, washed his face, or was chewing his food. When the pain comes, he would close his eyes, hold his fists tight to bear with the pain. However, it usually lasted a few seconds to a few minutes. Sometimes, the attacks would occur several times a day.

It is advisable to take more soft food that is rich in protein such as:

milk with beaten eggs牛奶冲蛋花,

milk with Lotus root powder 牛奶冲藕粉;

Vatimin B1B2B12, cucumber, watermelon, papaya, apples and grapes.

More vegetables, fish, bean curd fruits and less meat.

 

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Epilepsy 癫痫

Epilepsy is a central nervous system (neurological) disorder in which brain activity becomes abnormal, causing seizures or periods of unusual behaviour, sensations and sometimes loss of awareness.

The symptoms are temporary confusion, stiff muscles, uncontrollable jerking movements of the arms and legs, loss of consciousness or awareness, a staring spell, Psychological symptoms such as fear, anxiety

Some people's seizures are brought on by certain situations. These situations or triggers can differ from person to person, but common triggers include tiredness and lack of sleep, stress, hot weather, and not taking medication.

The cause of Epilepsy can be due to a stroke, a brain tumour, a severe head injury, a lack of oxygen during birth, drug abuse, a brain infection.

Here are the cases of Epilepsy in our clinic:

A mother came with her daughter who was only  aged 13.  The mother said her daughter recently had episodes of seizures. She was worried that if the seizures happened too frequent it might affect her brain. So, on a friend’s recommendation they came.  The first she came, she was all normal, then she asked to go to the toilet, she mother accompanied her.  On her way back, she suddenly felt giddy lack of strength while the mother was holding her.  Quickly, the mother asked for help, saying that likely she was going to have a seizure. With the help from our staff, she was guided to a bed where she immediately had uncontrollable jerking movements of the arms and legs. She was unconscious for a moment. The mother was shaking her body trying to wake her up.  Our physician immediately pressed her 人中穴soon woke up but did not what just happen. After that we did acupuncture for her.  She had several sessions of acupuncture and also took some TCM medicine, and everything went on well. Her mother told us that the seizure happened less frequent and was happy that the acupuncture sessions were helpful. 

We told her daughter not to be too stressful. She had just finished her PSLE examination. It could be the PSLE examination causes some stress on her.  We told the mother, whenever she has seizure, no need to shake her body, just press on the 人中穴.

        Picture taken fromxuewei.iiyun.com

Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) is also effective in treating epilepsy.  Through TCM syndrome differentiation and treatment, we use medicine and acupuncture to balance of “yin and yang”.   TCM treatment is to clear heat and detoxify, cool blood and activate blood, expel wind and remove dampness, replenish qi and nourish “yin”, enhance the body's immunity, and gradually bring the  patient's body to a healthy stage.

Traditional Chinese medicines for epilepsy are天麻,琥珀,羚羊角,麝香,柴胡,桂枝,石菖蒲,青阳参,白僵蚕,钩藤,羊痫草,珍珠母,铁胆粉,龙戟草,甘草等. These traditional Chinese medicines can strengthen the body and dispel pathogens, soothe the nerves, promote blood circulation and remove blood stasis, dispel dampness and dissolve phlegm. They have good curative effects. These herbs can fundamentally regulate function of body organs, alleviate epilepsy. The TCM herbs can effectively penetrate the blood-brain barrier to reach its core tissue, thereby inhibiting the abnormal discharge of brain tissue cells, repairing damaged brain nerve cells, and thus controlling epilepsy.

Chinese medicine treatment of epilepsy is a long-term slow healing process, and patients need to persevere and have patience. They should also abstain from spicy and cooling stuff, must have enough sleep, go to bed early and get up early, exercise more, and avoid stressful situations.

中医治疗癫痫也是比较有效果的, 通过中医的辩证论治,能够协调机体的阴阳, 达到阴阳平衡。中医治疗以清热解毒、凉血活血、祛风除湿、益气养阴、增强机体的免疫力,使病人的身体逐渐康复

我们中药来治疗癫痫病,多采用天麻,琥珀,羚羊角,麝香,柴胡,桂枝,石菖蒲,白僵蚕,钩藤,羊痫草,珍珠母,铁胆粉,龙戟草,甘草等草药来治疗。 这些中药可以祛湿化痰, 活血化瘀, 安神镇静, 扶正祛邪 , 疗效是比较好的。利用这些药材提高脏腑的功能, 缓解改善癫痫病。通过辩证论治使药物可以有效地透过血脑的屏障, 到达其核心组织, 进而抑制住脑组织细胞的异常放电, 修复受损的脑神经细胞, 从而控制癫痫的发作

中医治疗癫痫病是一个长期慢慢调理的过程,患者需要坚持, 不要放弃。平时也要注意饮食习惯不要熬夜,  早睡早起,避免吃一些辛辣寒凉的食物, 多运动锻炼, 提高自身的抵抗力和免疫力。通过中医治疗,可以起到很好控制癫痫的发作,缓解改善癫痫病。

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Depression 忧郁症

Most of us feel sad, lonely, or depressed at times. It's a normal reaction to life's struggles, or injured self-esteem. But when these feelings become overwhelming, cause physical symptoms, and last for long periods of time, they can keep you from leading a normal, active life.

Depression symptoms can vary from mild to severe and can include:
Feeling sad or having a depressed mood
Pessimism worthlessness and hopelessness
Difficulty concentrating, remembering details, and making decisions
Insomnia, early-morning wakefulness, or sleeping too much
RestlessnessCrankiness or irritability
Loss of energy or increased fatigue
Loss of interest or pleasure in activities once enjoyed
Trouble sleeping or sleeping too much
Overeating, or appetite loss
Aches, pains, headaches, or cramps that won't go away
Digestive problems that don't get better, even with treatment
Persistent sad, anxious, or "empty" feelings
Suicidal thoughts or suicide attempts

We have a number of patients suffering from depression. There are cases where they also had health problem.  Some of them lose their self-esteem. Some of them did not raise their head to look at us. They feel sad and depressed.  Some of them did not even want to come to see us, sort of given up in life. Some of them will cry in front of us. Some parents told us that their child wanted to commit suicide.

However, depression should not be ignored. They can be treated. For those who have illnesses must first address their health issues. When their sickness is resolved, their depression will soon disappear.

One of my patients who is a university student had eczema for 6 years.  Since then, he always wore long sleeves and long pants to cover his dried skin.  He did not play footballs he once enjoyed.  He had no girlfriend. He also said that he wanted to commit suicide. Although he had very bad skin condition, he managed to pass all his exams in the university.  When his eczema was very bad, he skipped one semester. However, he still managed to graduate.  After his graduation, he could not find jobs for two years as his eczema was on his whole body. The most obvious part was his fingers, they are broken and oozing with fluid.  When he turned up for interviews, potential employer looked at his fingers, immediately rejected him. He was so depressed that when he came to see us, he always berried his face on our table.  He only raised his head when he had to answer a question.  Eventually, he found a job in a cooking school.

He came to our clinic and was treated for his eczema and his depression.  After 6 months, he eczema recovered, and his depression also disappeared.  TCM adopt acupuncture and medication to treat Depression. They are effective!  

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About Our Clinics
We provide 99% TCM treatments including TCM oral medicine in both powder and natural herbs, acupuncture (针灸), moxibustion (艾灸), manipulation (手法骨伤), cupping (拔罐), Tui-guan (推罐), Tui-na(推拿), scraping (刮痧), herbal wash (草药外洗), herbal creams (中药膏), herbal lotion (中药乳液), herbal plastering (骨伤中药膏外敷)等等。

We also provide consultation both in-person as well as tele-consultations for all 4 clinics. For tele-medicine, medicines can be delivered by courier services.
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 WE HAVE 4 CLINICS:
  (1) Yong Kang Medical Hall Pte Ltd.,  永康诊所
        Blk 78A, #01-05, Telok Blangah St 32, Singapore 101078.
        📞: 62726400   |  📱: 96635600 (appointments only)
       ✉️ :ong.swee.ling@gmail.com 
       🌐 : https://drongsweeling.blogspot.com    
       This branch is 7 minutes walk from Telok Blangah MRT 
         station. 
       Our clinic is three doors away from NTUC supermarket.

     Opening Hours:
      Mondays to Fridays: 9.30am to 9.30pm;
      Saturdays : 9am to 5pm;
      Sundays: 12.30pm to 4.30m.
      Public Holidays: close 

        

           
Please note that there are other companies using the name "Yong Kang".  
Please note that Yong Kang TCM Clinic has no relation with us.

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(2) Eastern  Healing TCM Clinic Pte Ltd,  东方医疗诊所
         Address: Blk 345, Clementi Ave 5,  #01-88, Singapore 120345.
        📱: 9299 9168 (appointments only)  |  📞:  6276 6872
        ✉️ : ong.swee.ling@gmail.com 
       🌐 : https://drongsweeling.blogspot.com    
        This branch is minutes walk from Clementi MRT station
        Opposite Pei Tong Primary School 培童小学

       Opening Hours:
       Mondays to Fridays: 9.30am to 9.30pm
       Saturdays & Sundays: 9am to 5pm
       Public Holidays: close
        




         
                              Treatment Area

         
                                Front counter
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      (3) Eastern  Healing TCM Clinic (Telok Blangah) Pte Ltd,  
           东方医疗诊所 (直落布兰雅)
          Address: 46 Telok Blangah Dr, #01-85, Singapore 100046
          This branch is 2 minutes walk from Telok Blangah MRT station.
         📱: 81255212 (Appointment Only) |  📞: 69573033
         ✉️ : ong.swee.ling@gmail.com  |  🌐 : https://drongsweeling.blogspot.com    
       Opening Hours:
         Mondays to Fridays: 1.30pm to 9.30pm 
         Saturdays: 9am to 5pm
         Sundays: 9am to 1pm
         Public Holidays: close
Please Note: On Sundays, if you wish to come in the afternoon, 
You may walk to Yong Kang Medical Hall Pte Ltd 
at Blk 78A #01-05, Telok Blangah St 32, Singapore 101078 which is open on all Sundays from 12.30pm  to 4.30pm. 
       Yong Kang Medical Hall Pte Ltd is only 6 minutes walk from Telok Blangah MRT station.
                        
                  Front entrance of Easter Healing TCM Clinic at 
                  Blk 46, #01-85, Telok Blangah Drive, S100046.

Reception counter 

Dispensary Dept

                                 Treatment Area

(4)Eastern Healing TCM Clinic (Macpherson) 
          Pte Ltd 
Address: Blk 91, #01-3025, Paya Lebar Way, 
                Singapore 370091. 

Opening Hours:
       Mondays to Fridays: 9.30am to 9.30pm
       Saturdays & Sundays: 9am to 5pm
       Public Holidays: close

Tel:    📱80969866 (Please text for appointment)
This clinic is 6 minutes walk from Machpherson MRT station,
This clinic is 10 minutes walk from Mattar MRT station,
This clinic is 15 minutes walk from Ajuni MRT station,
This clinic is 15 minute walk from Paya Lebar MRT station 

✉️ : ong.swee.ling@gmail.com    🌐 : https://DrOngSweeLing.blogspot.com    
    
                             Front Entrance

Front Entrance

                             
Front Counter

     
     Front Counter
                          
                       
 Treatment Area

Dispensary 

Consultation Room

 Area outside the clinic
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We treat the following ailments:

1)Skin Diase:Eczema ,Prosiasis , Hives, Shingle, Acne

2)Neck Pai, Back Pai, Knee Pain

3)  Stroke

4)Hair Loss

5) Cancer, Tumur 癌症, 肿瘤;

6)Infertility, Menstrual Issues,Endometrisis,PCOS;

7)Gastric, Acid Reflux, Bloatedness, Ulcer

8)Irritable Bowel Syndrome;

9)Frozen Shoulder, Trigger Fingers

10)Vertigo ;

11)Piles/Haemorrhoids;

12)Anal Fistula;

13)Parkinson’s Disease;

14)Bell's palsy;

15)Trigeminal Neuralgia;

16) Sleep Apnea

17) Scrotum Itchiness

18) Dry Eye, Glucoma, Myopia;

19) Age-related Macular Degeneration,

20) Sprin and Injury;

 

           我们诊所看的病种是:

1)皮肤科湿疹牛皮癣风膜,带状疱疹痤疮天疱疮;

2)颈椎病,  腰椎病,  膝盖痛;

3)中风后遗症;

4)脱发,生发;

5) 癌症, 肿瘤

6) 妇科病不孕不育月经病病,子宫内膜异位症,PCOS;

7) 肠胃病胃气上腻,胃胀气;

8) 肠胃激惹综合症;

9) 肩周炎弹响指;

10) Vertigo 眩晕;

11)Piles 痔疮;

12)Anal Fistula肛周脓肿;

13)Parkinson 帕金森;

14)Bell's palsy口眼喎斜;

15)Trigeminal Neuralgia三叉神经痛;

16)Sleep Apnea睡眠呼吸暂停;

17)Stroke中风后遗症;

18)Scrotum Itchiness 睾丸瘙痒;

19)眼科老年性黄斑病变, 干眼症, 青光眼,抖鸡眼,近视眼;

20)跌打扭伤.

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Medical Charges 诊所收费表

Item NameUnit PriceComments
CONSULTATION FEES$20.00First consultation
CONSULTATION FEES - LONG$20.00 - 50.00Longer consultations may cost more
HERBAL MEDICINE (1X A DAY)$4.80 - 5.50 
HERBAL MEDICINE (2X A DAY)$9.00 - 9.80 
HERBAL MEDICINE (3X A DAY)$12.00 - 13.80 
PILLS / TABLETS PER PACK$16 
HERBAL CREAM PER TUB $10.00 - 25.00Depends on quantity
HERBAL WASH PER PACK$12.00 - 16.00Depends on herbs used
HERBAL LOTION PER BOTTLE$15.00 
HERBAL PLASTERING $10.00 - 40.00Depends on size of plaster and herbs used
HERBAL POWDER for external use$10.00 - 30.00Depends on weight (30gm, 60gm or 100gm) and herbs used
Q OIL for external use$15.00 
BANDAGE for SPRAIN  $15.00-20.00 


Our company reserves the right to revise charges without notice.
TCM Treatment Charges 诊所收费表
Item NameSingle TimePackagePackage Description
 ACUPUNCTURE STANDARD
 针灸
$40-50$400.0010 sessions 
 ACUPUNCTURE   COMPREHANSIVE 针灸$50-55$450.0010 sessions 
 60 MIN TUI-NA 推拿理疗$60.00$560.0010 sessions 
 60 MIN MI GUAN 秘罐$66.00$600.0010 sessions 
 60 MIN MI GUAN PLUS TUI   GUAN JIU 秘罐+推罐灸$66.00$600.0010 sessions 
 60 MIN TUI GUAN JIU 推罐灸$72.00$660.0010 sessions 
 SLIMMING (ACUPUNCTURE   ONLY)$70.00$680.0010 sessions of acupuncture for 1 month (without medicine)
 SLIMMING (MEDICINE ONLY;   1 WEEK MEDICINE)$70.00$260Medicine for 1 week; no package
 HAIR LOSS (MASSAGE AND   ACUPUNCTURE ONLY)$73.00$540.00Lotion massage plus 8 sessions of acupuncture for 1 month (without medicine)
 HAIR LOSS (MASSAGE,   ACUPUNCTURE & MEDICINE)
$800.00Lotion massage and 8 sessions of acupuncture for 1 month (with medicine for 4 weeks)
 Lymphatic Massage 
 淋巴推拿
S$80 first time only $880  10 sessions 
CUPPING $20.00NANo package
CUPPING (ADDITIONAL)$10.00NANo package
SCRAPPING SIMPLE$20NANo package
SCRAPPING COMPREHENSIVE$40NANo package
 NECK TRACTION  $20NANo package
 AI JIU HE 艾灸盒  $15.00NA No package

Please note TUI-NA 推拿理疗  is only available in Eastern Healing TCM Clinics Pte Ltd

Our company reserves the right to revise charges without notice

 Concession may be given to deserving cases.    

    

                          



Please call for appointments:
Yong Kang Medical Hall Telok Blangah branch, Tel: 6272 6400, 9663 5600,
Eastern Healing TCM Clinic Telok Blangah branch Tel: 69573033 or 8125 5212;
Eastern Healing TCM Clinic Clement branch at Tel:6276 6872 or 9299 9168;Eastern Healing TCM Clinic Macpherson branch at Tel: or 8096 9866. 

At Eastern Healing and Yong Kang Medical Hall, we have more than 30 years of experience. We pride ourselves on having a team of highly qualified physicians, all registered with the Ministry of Health. They each bring 10 to 20+ years of extensive clinical experience to their practice. Our practitioners are adept at treating a variety of conditions, including eczema, hives, acne, psoriasis, hair loss, obesity, neck pain, hypertension, diabetes, vertigo, and many other common ailments.


Our physicians are caring and compassionate towards our patients and our primary goal is to alleviate our patients' pain and discomfort while promoting healing. We are dedicated to providing compassionate and effective care, ensuring each patient receives the attention and treatment they deserve.

Our speciality is in treating skin issues. Our extensive experience has enabled us to successfully treat countless patients, providing them with effective and natural relief. We proudly adopt 99% traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) methods to treat a variety of skin diseases. Our carefully formulated solutions focus on treating the root causes of skin problems, helping you achieve healthier, clearer skin.

Are you tired of struggling with eczema, psoriasis, hives, or other persistent skin issues? You’re not alone. Many people face these challenges, and finding effective relief can be frustrating. We understand how these conditions can affect your daily life, and we're here to help.


Why Choose our TCM Clinics?

  • Holistic Healing: Addresses the root causes of your illness and imbalances in your body to boost your overall well-being 
  • Natural Ingredients: Our treatments are formulated with pure, traditional herbs 
  • Customized Solutions: Our treatments are tailored to your specific condition and needs.

What We Offer:

  • Personalized Consultations: We assess your unique situation and recommend TCM treatments most suited for you.
  • Effective Products: We utilise time-tested herbs and practices proven to be effective to heal your problems
  • Ongoing Support: Our qualified and experienced physicians offer expert advice and guidance throughout your healing journey with us.

Our Comprehensive TCM Approach Includes:

  • Chinese Natural Herbs (草药): Time-tested remedies to restore balance and promote healing.
  • Granular Powder (中药粉): Convenient and potent formulations for internal health.
  • Tablets (药丸): Easy-to-take solutions for ongoing support.
  • Syrup (药水): Liquid formulations for targeted relief.
  • Acupuncture (针灸): Stimulate your body's healing processes.
  • Blood Letting (放血疗法): Traditional practice to address internal imbalances.
  • Herbal Wash (外洗): External treatments to soothe and heal your problems.
  • Herbal Creams (中药膏) and Lotions (中药液): Topical applications to directly treat skin conditions
  • Physical Therapy (推罐,拔罐,等等): Improve blood and heat circulation, to enhance healing, improve immune response, relief muscle tension, increase energy and overall well being


Take the First Step Towards Healthier Skin With Us Today! 


Visit our website https://drongsweeling.blogspot.com or contact us today to schedule your consultation with us!