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The Chicago Public Library has invited me to talk about the Chinese way of promoting health and longevity on four days in May:

May 5 Wed 6:30
May 8 Sat 2:00
May 13 Th 6:30
May 15 Sat 2:00

Locations will be announced later.

Two daughters brought their 88 years old mother to see me. The mother suffered from postherpetic neuralgia. She had shingles two months ago and was treated by anti-viral medication. The blisters went away but not the debilitating pain.

"Many diseases run in the family over generations. With some, genetic abnormalities have been identified. Does this mean that a patient is condemned to live out this disease and pass it on to her offsprings. Is destiny written in our DNA, or can it be changed?

Congratulations to you all! And continue with the journey!

In terms of Five Phases Theory, a stroke is a violent breakdown in the communication between Fire and Water, the basic polarities of life.

Acupuncture is an effective stroke therapy. I have treated many stroke patients with good results in improving sensation, motor abilities, speech, stability and depression. Improvements are sometimes remarkable even with the first treatment.