| Acupuncture & Natural Medicine Dr. Peng, Rockville, MD |
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| Who needs Acupuncture Treatment Acupuncure is most effective in areas including but not limited to: Symptom of the pain (low back pain, knee pain, neck and shoulder pain). Allergy, insomnia, frozen shoulder. Intertiligy (IVF), Paralysis. Tremor and Parkinson's Disease Peripheral neuropathy Nausea / vomiting |
| Gang Peng cMD, Ph.D., L. Ac. Dr. Gang Peng is an acupuncture practitioner at Acupuncture & Natural Medicine. He is also an acupuncturist at National Institutes of Health. He graduated from Beijing University of (Traditional) Chinese Medicine (MB or OMD) in Beijing, China and Wayne State University (Ph.D.) in Detroit, Michigan. Dr. Peng's profile |
| Most common indications Low back pain Low back pain is the No.1 reason to visit acupuncture office. Lumbar disc bulging and herniation and arthritis are among the most common causes. Often it accompanied by sciatica which is the pain radiating from buttock to the calf and toes. Acupuncture is one of the most efficient method to eliminate or reduce low back pain. Stress / Anxiety / Depression High stress is a condition that could be harmful to human health. Acupuncture induces the relaxation to reduce stress. For anxiety or even panic attack, acupuncture is often applied. There are a defined group of acupuncture points for anxiety treatment. Acupuncture has long been used to treat moderate to severe depression. Several clinic studies have demonstrated its efficacy. Unlike anti-depressive drugs, needles dose not have undesired side effects yet it significantly reduce the depression. Migraine Even with the availability of the anti-migraine drugs, migraine is still a disease that is frequent occurring and difficult to control. In addition to timely control the pain, acupuncture therapy could significantly reduce the frequency and intensity of the migraine. Knee pain and neck/shoudler pain Most of these pains are of inflammatory causes. Acupuncture is an effective weapon to reduce inflammation. In contrast to anti-inflammatory drugs (Tyleno /Advil), acupuncture delivers more locally targeted anti-inflammatory activity, therefore reducing the pain without common side effects of drugs such as tyleno. |
| How Acupuncture Works Acupuncturist applies needles on the special points distributed alone meridians that link the internal organs to the body surface. By adjusting "Qi"-a conceptual energy substance, acupuncture modulates functions of human body. In modern research, acupuncture has been shown to modulate functions of brain and many other organs. More on how needle works |
| History of Acupuncture Acupuncture is at least 3000 years old. Huang Di Nei Jing-the bible of traditional Chinese Medicine (200BC) has described principals of acupuncture. Zhen Jiu Jia Yi Jing (282 AD) documented 14 meridians and 349 acupuncture points. Current acupuncture practice is mostly combining ancient theories and modern clinic research. More on history |
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| Acupuncture & Natural Medicine The office is located at 9711 Medical Center, Suite 114, Rockville, MD 20850). It is in the building next to Shady Grove Hospital. Dr. Peng's office opens Monday through Saturday. For appointment, please call 301 340 8444. Dr. Peng's clinic |
| Acupuncture procedure Acupuncturist applies hair-thin needles on acupuncture points of the skin. This procedure is mostly pain-less. It is performed under a relaxed environment. The treatment takes about 30 minutes. It usually resolve or reduces symptoms several hours or overnight after treatment. In a typical treatment, 4-6 treatments are needed. Acupuncture Procedure |
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