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Articles and NewsOnline articles:Views from a Western Acupuncturist in Hong KongBy Steve Paine, OMD (Hong Kong), LAc, LCMP (Hong Kong)Acupuncture Today: The Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine News Source An interesting development in health care is occurring all over the world. Natural and traditional medicine, most notably acupuncture, are entering the marketplace in a big way. Two major reasons drive this new integration. First, consumers are increasingly demanding freedom in choosing the therapies they wish to receive. Second, there is pressure on both the institutional and individual levels to reduce the costs of health care, which in the U.S. represent 17 percent of the country’s gross national product. Let’s look at both of these issues. Today’s consumers are becoming increasingly knowledgeable about their own health and the range of health care options available to them...” Full article available at: Acupuncture Today Conventional Medicine and PranayamaBy Steve Paine, OMD (Hong Kong), LAc, LCMP (Hong Kong)Acupuncture Today: The Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine News Source What does conventional biomedicine have to say about pranayama? Little analysis has been done related specifically to prayanama; however, a good deal of science is available on the subject of breathing. This article looks at some general principles and is a cursory overview of research related to controlled breathing. This information is reported in the interest of stimulating thought. The sources cited within the body at the end of this article should be evaluated carefully before drawing conclusions. What Happens When One Breathes? In normal, relaxed breathing, there is a balance between the amount of air taken in and breathed out. Residual air remains in the lungs. Under stress breathing becomes shallow and rapid, reducing the amount of oxygen taken in and producing a still-greater amount of residual air. This breathing also occurs more from the chest than from the diaphragm. As this residual air stays in the lungs for longer periods of time, its oxygen content drops, and the level of water vapor and carbon dioxide increases. A health risk arises for individuals prone to respiratory difficulties, since the increased water vapor creates a more favorable environment for bacterial growth and pulmonary infection Full article available at: Acupuncture Today Newspaper articles and interviewsShoulder Injuries in Rowers and Yachtsmen - HK Yacht Club Magazine
Comments from ClientsAppreciation from professional adventure racers
“A friend of mine
recommended Stephen Paine, OMD. The first time I saw him I was in deep
grief over the loss of my husband. It was Stephen Paine with his
acupuncture, his patience to listen to my problems, and his advice on
how to improve my situation, who helped me out of my misery. The needles
and herbs not only soothed my grief, they also strengthened my immune
system and my general health. Recent pre and post surgical treatments
relaxed me for surgery and speeded up my recovery. My surgeon and my
friends are very impressed with my rapid return to health. Thank you,
Dr. Paine, for your services!” “Stephen Paine, OMD is
known to me personally and professionally. He has been my family’s
personal acupuncturist and also worked professionally with me in a large
Hawaii occupational medicine private practice. He had a popular practice
and was well-respected by the other health providers in our medical
group. Steve was elected president of the Hawaii Acupuncture Association
and advanced the reputation of his peers significantly. I can personally
attest to Steve’s progressive care and have seen the beneficial results
in such areas as deep tissue pain management, stress reduction, smoking
cessation and substance abuse programs. His private practice was one of
consistent and ethical treatment of the patient. I recommend his
services unreservedly.” “I was referred to Dr.
Paine after I broke my fibula in the boxing ring. I credit Steve’s
treatment for much of my rapid return to competition. The natural way is
the best way.” “For eight years I
suffered incapacitating lower back pain. Thanks entirely to the
acupuncture, herbal, moxibustion and massage techniques of Dr. Steve
Paine I have been nearly pain-free for the past two years. His treatment
was preventive and included supplements, lifestyle and exercise advice.
Previously I had been treated with a variety of drugs and traction and
had long absences from work. Dr. Paine’s systematic preventive approach
has enabled me to have uninterrupted mobility and function. Both my
father and I have avoided the surgery recommended by other doctors. I
have referred family, friends and associates to Dr. Paine and they have
thanked me for the referral. I cannot recommend Dr. Paine and his
methods highly enough.” “Two years ago, I had
a slipped desk in my low back and more recently had an angioplasty. For
eighteen months I’ve had treatments with acupuncture, massage and herbal
and other supplements. My pain and limitation of movement are much
improved. I am on a well-planned program of treatments, diet and
supplements. I continue to encourage my friends and family to see Dr.
Paine for sensible and effective resolution of their chronic health
problems” “I worked as an
engineer for seven years in a polluted city in China, and smoked heavily
for twenty years. I had constant headaches and no energy. After a short
course of treatment with Dr. Paine, I easily quit smoking and had no
more severe headaches. I’m thrilled that I was able to make such
progress with my health and attribute my success to Dr. Paine’s program.
Give it a try!” As a native of the
United States, I’m accustomed to discussing matters with my doctors in a
certain manner, being able to communicate with them using concepts they
are familiar with and can readily understand. While the technical level
of care I have received from Chinese practitioners in Hong Kong has been
satisfactory, my ability to communicate with them has been at times
difficult. It is not only the language barrier – I’ve experienced
difficulties in trying to convey concepts to practitioners regarding my
symptoms or concerns… With Dr. Paine, we are able to communicate with
one another without any difficulties and I’m able to understand the
reasoning behind his medical recommendations and treatments. I believe
this allows for a more comfortable and a successful doctor-patient
relationship.” “I first heard of Dr. Stephen Paine four years ago on RTHK radio 3. He was doing a series on Chinese medicine, and a special focus on acupuncture. I recall the jist of the message, even up to this day, because what he said was true. Basically, eastern and western medicines had begun to integrate, and that in the future the two would no longer be viewed as opposing choices but complementary approaches to total health care. As a result of the radio show, I perceive Steve Paine as a health practitioner promoting and educating the public not only for the benefit in his practice, but more importantly for the benefit of society.” “I ended up becoming
his patient shortly thereafter, and as a result of long-term counsel,
gained vibrant health like I knew from childhood years. I have Steve to
thank for being the bridge between western medicine (which I was using
until early adulthood) and Chinese medicine, now a part of my
lifestyle. There are more than 100,000 expatriates living in Hong Kong,
the international hot spot in Asia...Every one of these people, their
wives and children, need to be looked after by a qualified person who
can do the job. Steve is this type of person.”
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