We’re happy to offer our Lapex LipoLaser weight loss program, which features 12 Lapex LipLaser treatments, for a special price of $1,700 for the first six people who sign up.

In addition to the 12 Lapex LipoLaser treatments for one area of the body, this complete program normally priced at $3,500 also includes nutrition supplements at a 20% off discount during the program, one-on-one consultations and group training for healthy eating.

About the program
The Lapex weight loss program is safe and there is no surgery, no pain, no down time and no side effects.

Here’s a video explanation of the technology:

How it works:

• Laser energy safely penetrates the patient’s skin at a specific wavelength (658nm) targeted for adipose (fat) cells.
• Adipose cells are permeated, releasing free fatty acids (FFA’s), water and glycerol.  Together these compounds are also known as triglycerides.
• Triglycerides are normally released from fat cells when the body needs energy.  Once released, the glycerol and free fatty acids are used by the body as an energy source.
• Adipose cells “shrink” significantly, resulting in “inch-loss” for patients.  Exercise or a 10 minutes Whole Body Vibration session is recommended immediately post LipoLaser treatment to burn FFA’s within the body and help stimulate the lymphatic system.

For a very short time we are offering K-1 Platinum Whole Body Vibration machines for the special price of $2,700 with free shipping.

We recommend the use of the Whole Body Vibration (WBV) machine to effectively utilize  Free Fatty Acids and Glycerols circulating in your body, in addition to initiating the mechanism of the lymphatic processes.

Take advantage of this deal now and start your personal exercise routine at your own home and at your own convenience before sale ends. Please call 916-971-9156 to order a machine. This sale ends at 5 p.m. on Jan. 15, 2011.

How it works
The underlying mechanism with WBV is elicitation of muscular activity.  The effects include increased blood flow, oxygenation and heat with release of hormone responses comparable to that found after resistance-type exercise. A 10-minute WBV session could yield significant calorie loss. This could increase with intensifying the activity while on the machine.

Note: It has been calculated that 10 minutes on the K-1 WBV machine would be similar to approximately a 6 to 10 km walk.

Benefits of the K-1 Platinum Whole Body Vibration Machine
The K-1 WBV enables users to experience a relatively simple and convenient method of exercise.  Maximum benefits are achieved with just 20 minutes of use per visit.  This exercise machine is designed for fitness and health.

For Fitness:

Vibration exercise is an excellent alternative to traditional exercise with benefits including:

• Increased muscle mass
• Improved circulation
• Flexibility and Range of Motion
• Balance and Mobility

For health:

There have been worldwide scientific studies completed on Whole Body Vibration systems that indicate high success rated in treating osteoporosis.

• Increase circulation and lymphatic drainage
• Help to cleanse toxic build up from the body and increase oxygen levels
• Increased muscle strength

For Therapy:

• K-1 Platinum has been known to help in athletic injuries
• Improves overall mood
• Reduces muscle stiffness

We’re happy to bring you a powerful story from one of our patients who has lost an impressive 35 pounds in the past six months.

In her first ever experience with the Traditional Chinese Medicine approach, she was able to make great progress in healing her body and experienced a variety of health benefits.

She credits her treatments at our clinic for helping her, including acupuncture for weight loss, a 3-week detoxification program and yeast cleansing protocol.

We’d like to congratulate Karen, from Sacramento, on her accomplishment and thank her for sharing her story with us on our website. Here’s her story in her own words:

Working with Jennifer, these past 6 months, has been my first experiences with a Traditional Chinese Medicine approach. I came to her for a hormone imbalance, expecting she’d use needles once or twice, some herbs and I’d be back to normal, lickity split. Well, what I discovered was she was willing to not just fix the symptom, but give me an opportunity to heal my body. I have had to trust her and have an open mind and patience. It takes us years to get into our current physical state, why shouldn’t it take some months to heal ourselves?

The last couple of months she’s guided me to detoxify my body using a variety of methods, such as vitamin, herbal powdered drinks, food selection and elimination, mineral supplements, acupuncture and something called, moxibustion. (Come see her to find out about that!)

The beginning of the process, I experienced the surprising side effects of easily awakening in the morning alert and energetic, a significant decrease in my hay fever, and my excess 50 pounds of weight slowly shedding. (With only walking 20 minutes a few days a month, I’ve lost 35 lbs.) It’s been challenging along the way, but Jennifer has been there to answer my many questions, provide support and encouragement, as well as tweak the treatment plan so the side effects are minimal. We are now addressing the hormone imbalance and in time, I’ll be fine, I’m sure of that! I’ve also learned that I can follow thru and delay, gratification, to aid my healing. This experience has boosted my self confidence! It’s a journey well taken.

Thanks Chen-Jung (Jennifer)
Karen Weisstein, M.S., Sacramento
December, 2010

Helping patients like Karen feel better and improve their health is the greatest reward for us, which is why we’re so happy to bring this story to you.

If you’d like to start improving your health too, don’t hesitate to contact Jennifer today to find out how our acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine treatments can help you.

We’re happy to announce that we’re offering a deal for 25% off of the regular price of one Body Cleanse™ treatment during the month of December, 2010.

Body Cleanse™ is an innovative technique for facilitating detox and drainage while simultaneously fostering healthy pH changes in the body. The technique uses ionized water with salts and low levels of electricity to extract toxins from the body through the feet or hands.

Here is an example of a patient who used the Body Cleanse™ foot bath to detox:

In the photos, you can see how after the technique is used, so many toxins have been leaked and removed from the patient’s feet that the water is filled with them. This foot bath is a relaxing, painless way to detoxify your system.

We also plan to have more deals during future months to show appreciation for our Sacramento area customers, so please check our blog regularly for more details.

There is a limit of one use of the deal per customer, and the deal cannot be combined with any other discounts. The deal ends December 31, 2010, and must be used during business hours.

Simply mention that you saw this ad on our blog to redeem this offer whenever you come into the Acupuncture & Integrated Chinese Medicine clinic in Carmichael. You can also print out this discount deal card and use it or give it to your friends:

A study published in November suggests acupuncture has measurable effects on the patient’s brain, and is not merely a placebo as some critics believe.

Researchers at the Department of Complementary and Integrative Medicine at University of Duisburg-Essen in Germany analyzed brain scans from 18 volunteers who underwent electric shocks, according to The Telegraph.

First, the test subjects were shocked without acupuncture, and then shocked while acupuncture needles were placed between the toes, below the knee and near the thumb.

When scientists compared the scans, they found that acupuncture had the effect of the amount of pain the patient felt, as well as affecting areas of the brain that control expectations and comprehension of pain.

“Our findings support that both these nonspecific and specific mechanisms exist, suggesting that acupuncture can help relieve pain,” said Dr. Nina Theysohn, who presented the research in Chicago on Tuesday.

A little over a week ago, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced statistics that show as many as 1 in 3 U.S. adults could have diabetes by 2050 if current trends continue.

The report predicts that the number of new diabetes cases each year will increase from 8 per 1,000 people in 2008, to 15 per 1,000 in 2050.

One of the main factors behind the projected increase in cases is an aging population susceptible to developing type 2 diabetes.

How to prevent type 2 diabetes
Proper diet and exercise can help prevent diabetes, and also help control the condition for those who already have it.

Dr. Judith Fradkin, Director of Diabetes Division at NIH, told a news station that an NIH study showed that just losing 15 pounds can reduce your risk for developing type 2 diabetes over the next three years by 58 percent. Check out the video with the interview below.

Risk factors for type 2 diabetes include older age, obesity, family history, having diabetes while pregnant, a sedentary lifestyle.

Certain racial/ethnic groups also more commonly develop type 2 diabetes, according to the CD, identifying the groups as African-Americans, Hispanics, American Indians/Alaska Natives, and some Asian-Americans and Pacific Islanders.

A Diabetes Prevention Program clinical trial, led by the National Institutes of Health, reduced the risk of developing type 2 diabetes by 58 percent in people at higher risk of the disease.

While these types of government programs show promise, they also show the need for personal preventative action.

More info
You can read the full press release from the CDC here: http://www.cdc.gov/media/pressrel/2010/r101022.html

For more information about diabetes, you can visit www.cdc.gov/diabetes or the National Diabetes Education Program at www.yourdiabetesinfo.org. For a full copy of the CDC report, visit http://www.pophealthmetrics.com/content/8/1/29.

Are you experiencing the following symptoms:

• bloating, indigestion, diarrhea, and constipation,
• joint pains and skin rashes,
• mental/emotional issues such as mood swings,
• tiredness and mental fatigue?

Would you like to:

• lose weight,
• feel more energized,
• eliminate heartburn, bloating, and indigestion?

Try our Fall Special Detox Program of $229, normally $300!

This offer is limited to the first 6 people to sign up, so please act quickly!

The program includes:

• group training sessions,
• one-on-one consultations,
• all products needed to run the program.

A healthy gastrointestinal (GI) system is integral to the health of the entire body. One of the first steps in regaining health, as it relates to nutritional balances is to support the gastrointestinal system with targeted nutrients at specific doses.

ClearVite is a doctor-designed, hypoallergenic rice protein formula intended to support the detoxification mechanisms in the body. This multi-faceted formula contains specially selected herbs and nutrients that also support healthy blood sugar balance.

The ClearVite program allows the rebuilding and nutritional support that the body needs for optimum health and allows the body to pinpoint certain food sensitivities. Many people have experienced benefits such as increased energy and focus, feeling healthier and happier, and even losing 5 to 10 lbs after the initial 21 days of detox.

Call us at 916-971-9156 or e-mail us at acupuncturejen@sbcglobal.net to sign up.

Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine have been used successfully to help women become pregnant for thousands of years, and the treatment is growing in popularity across the United States.

Using acupuncture points, acupuncturists are able to help women relax and balance their bodies’ energy, to help them conceive, as the news video below discusses.

A lot of patients may be afraid of acupuncture needles at first, but the process is actually relatively painless and relaxing, as the patients in the video explain.

More and more women seem to be asking for acupuncture to help with fertility problems, and our Carmichael clinic is the perfect place to contact for treatment or simply more information for women in the Sacramento area.

One of the patients in the video is a woman who enjoys running, but found that it may have limited her ability to concieve. After a few weeks of acupuncture treatment, her body began to work more naturally.

We will be holding the workshop “6 Healing Sounds and Emotion Transformation” on Thursday, September 16 at 7 p.m., at our clinic: Acupuncture & Integrated Chinese Medicine Clinic 6735 Fair Oaks Blvd., Suite 12 A Carmichael, CA 95608.

The Six Healing Sounds are a safe way to manage stressful life situations without drugs or chemicals, and can help:

• Increase vitality
• Calm a busy mind
• Reduce stress and anxiety
• Transform anger and depression
• Balance hormones and
• Increase immunity.

An ancient Qi Gong technique, the Six Healing Sounds work by helping the person recycle and transform negative and inharmonious energy, turning it into positive energy.

The fee will be $35. Please call or e-mail to sign up if you are interested.

To register by phone, call: 916-971-9156.

Registration will close September 13.

Normally we only write about acupuncture and health related topics, but this story has had a very unique impact on our community in the Sacramento area and our clinic.

Recently we noticed a news story almost everyone in Carmichael seems to be talking about: two zebras got loose and were running on local streets this past Saturday.

But we were surprised when we saw a video that showed one of them running down Fair Oaks Boulevard, right by our acupuncture clinic in Carmichael!

The pictures below are taken from the video, which we aren’t including here because it has some harsh language (but you can easily find it if you search).

You can see our clinic on the right side. Look for the green roof and red sign.

Here you can barely see the zebra running at the intersection of Stanley Avenue and Fair Oaks Boulevard. Can you recognize it?

Here you can see the zebra running on Fair Oaks Boulevard, just down the street from the clinic.