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https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/963454

Can Cupping Improve COVID Vaccine Delivery? Researchers are seeking ways to deliver these vaccines more efficiently, and they've found one: cupping, which is rooted in a practice used for centuries in China and the Middle East.

A to Zen Acupuncture would like to wish everyone a happy and healthy Lunar New Year!!

A to Zen Acupuncture updated their address.

Happy Hanukkah to all who observe the Festival of Lights.
Chag Sameach!

While this may seem like a no-brainer, it is also progress towards more mainstream acceptance.

Real Acupuncture Beat Sham for Osteoarthritis Knee Pain Electro-acupuncture resulted in significant improvement in pain and function, compared with sham acupuncture, in a randomized trial of more than 400 adults with knee OA.

Happy Thanksgiving
To you and your family!

https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/937256

Infectious COVID-19 Can Persist in Gut for Weeks Signs of active viral infection were found in stool samples even after patients tested negative with nasopharyngeal swabbing in a small pilot study.

Sorry to stay in the dark about this- but the big news can finally be delivered, and we are SUPER excited! A to Zen Acupuncture has official moved to:
119 West 57th street, Suite 212
New York, NY 10019
Between (6th and 7th Ave.)
The space is coming together, and we expect to be seeing patients as of August 1st.
Please PM, message, email, call or text for any questions and/or inquiries regarding any sooner appointments

BIG NEWS COMING SOON!!

Happy Mother’s Day!!!

COVID-19 Response:

Friends,

This is truly an unprecedented time we are in together. As a healthcare provider, and a citizen of the world, I feel it is of great importance to myself to be aware of information regarding the COVID-19 pandemic.

Out of an over abundance of caution (as the phrase has been coined) I will be temporarily closing my office practice starting tomorrow. I will take this in 2 week increments as we all learn more. Of course, I hope it ends up being shorter, but erring on the side of caution is what is best.

At present time, there is much we don’t know about this illness, but what we do know makes me confident this is the correct choice. The work I do is in close proximity with others and involves multiple patients coming in and out of the same room. While I have always maintained as sterile, well ventilated, sanitized and clean office I am simply not set up for infectious disease containment on this level. Nor would I ask anyone to travel to my office during this time.

While I feel the work I do is important, it is time for all of us to do a hard ego check and consider others inside as well as outside our immediate spheres of influence. I am following the lead of most other non-essential medical offices in this decision.

House calls MAY be an option moving forward, but as of now, this is wait and see.

This seemingly national, if not global shutdown will have major financial implications for many. With this in mind, I am offering complimentary or pay by donation/what you can herbal consultations. We can do this over the phone or facetime. Chinese Medicine excels at immune strengthening and even treatment of onset of symptoms as an adjunct in this case to your work with your medical doctor. We can also do corrective exercise instruction for those of you experiencing musculoskeletal pain. I will also happily send ear seeds in the mail along with instructions on where to place them. For those of you who have received ear acupuncture, ear seeds are way of providing stimulation to the points without the use of a needle.

Further, if the whole social distancing thing is starting to wear on you, if you’re afraid or even just need to chat I am here for you anytime: 718-640-8099. Because, let’s face it, being cooped up involuntarily is something we must all adjust to. We will weather this storm together... figuratively. Literally- social distance.

Please call, email, text, or DM if you have any questions or concerns.

Like the rest of us, I look forward to the time when we can either say we overreacted a whole lot, or that we’re glad we prepared and took action when necessary.

With warm Qi,

Mike

Chinese medical philosophy may not agree with this decision, but hey, it’s For charity... and fun!

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The Cold, Hard Truth About Icing Your Injuries It doesn't help muscles heal—and it might actually do damage.

Happy Thanksgiving!!
Eat well and be merry!

Good advice, Miami international. Nailed it!

ATTENTION MARATHONERS: Have a great race tomorrow! Did you know many top athletes choose acupuncture and or cupping as one of their primary recovery methods? Acupuncture will reduce soreness and pain while improving circulation in those over-worked muscles, encourage healing factors and sanitation cells into the areas of soreness to clean them up and reduce recovery time. Have fun out there;You’re all top athletes in our book!

Eat too much Candy at the office yesterday? Steal way too much of your kid’s candy haul? Come on in for some digestion support and make those bellies feel better! Acupuncture works wonders for all types of tummy trouble!

It’s pumpkin carving time over here at A to Zen Acupuncture! Don’t just throw out those pumpkin seeds! A little bit of oil and your favorite seasoning, some time in the oven at 300F and you have a nutrient powerhouse snack full of healthy fats, magnesium and Zinc. Have fun, I mean, look how happy this guy looks during his treatment!

These paragraphs sum it up well:
Impaired Immune Function

“.... Song hypothesized that severe or prolonged emotional stress causes alterations in multiple bodily functions through dysregulation in the release of stress hormones.
"The hypothesis behind our research is that a severe reaction to trauma or other life stressors, through these pathways, leads to impaired immune function and thereby susceptibility to infection.
"Also, the overproduction of inflammatory cytokines, induced by glucocorticoid receptor resistance, results in chronic inflammation, which can facilitate the progression of infectious diseases."

If their hypothesis proves to be true for life threatening illnesses, is it a stretch to extrapolate the study towards more common, non-life threatening illnesses?

Stress Disorders Linked to Life-threatening Infections PTSD or other stress-related conditions are tied to an increased risk of life-threatening infection, including sepsis, endocarditis, and meningitis, new research suggests.

Wow, 90F on October 2nd. Please remember to hydrate, and don’t over exert yourself outside!

After a week of recharging the batteries, A to Zen Acupuncture is back in action for the dog days of summer. Remember to hydrate!

Close to 90 degrees today- remember to hydrate, with water, not nitro cold brews!

https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/909717?nlid=128358_5204&src=wnl_dne_190304_mscpedit&uac=310774BG&impID=1898944&faf=1

'Blue' in Blueberries Tied to BP Lowering that Rivals Medication Eating the equivalent of 100 g of blueberries for 4 weeks twice a day is associated with systolic blood pressure lowering that is equal to the effect of BP-lowering medications, new research suggests.

A to Zen Acupuncture would like to wish it’s owner and Founder, Michael Zielonka, a very Happy 39th Birthday. We hope today you find your Qi spot!

Happy Valentine’s Day from A to Zen!
Remember to show yourself love today also!!

Be excellent to one another

Happy Year of the pig everyone! Good predictions for luck, success, fortune, and no less than 3 talking pig movies.
-image courtesy of Feng Shui web

A To Zen Acupuncture encourages making new friends, wherever and whenever.

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Dear Universe, I hope this message finds you well and striving to maintain balance. I’d like to ask whoever found that $100 bill that I lost earlier to please spend it on something useful and helpful... maybe an acupuncture session.
Your pal,
Mike