- The belly is where the body's metabolism occurs. All physical channels (stomach and intestines etc) and chemical digestive & detoxing processes( Liver, pancreas, kidney etc) involved that are necessary for life happen here.
- From a Chinese medicine perspective, checking your belly is a reliable way to determine your metabolism.
- A cold belly can indicate poor circulation & low metabolism—Qi stagnation.
- Someone with a very soft or weak abdomen, such as seniors in their 80s and older and post-pregnancy women ,may have low "Qi" flow.
- An unusually large belly can be a sign that your body is overwhelmed by its own metabolic process- or “Qi” - and has become congested.
- With low metabolism, the Qi is weak and inefficient. Patients with this condition report feeling tired; having poor digestion; not being able to lose weight even while eating less. Chinese medicine calls this 'spleen deficiency.'
- In addition to your metabolism rate, the amount of sleep and quality of sleep are both essential for diabetics. During sleep, most of the brain is inactive—around 70% of neurons are resting. Heart and lung rates naturally slow down around 40%, while bodily limbs remain immobile.
- The organs in your abdominal region— such as the liver and kidneys, which are responsible for a number of key bodily functions— then receive sufficient blood flow.
- If you are tired during the day or your sleep is disturbed, it may be an indication that your metabolism isn't working well due to a lack of blood flow during sleep and not enough time for metabolism.
- That’s why we recommend that sleep time and quality are important for your metabolism.
- We have found that, on average, people who wear Fitbit watches and get at least 1.5 hours of deep sleep each night are healthier than others.
- If a patient falls asleep after the first visit, we know it's a good case and that treatments will begin to show effectiveness within three-to-five visits. More urination, bowel movements and flatulence (farting) are common during treatment.
- This indicates improved circulation for the belly, and more regular gut movement. Then very soon—within days or weeks —patients will report better energy levels and digestive health. Some people even feel hungrier but lose weight because metabolism rates have increased. In fact, your metabolism can fluctuate by as much as 40% during the course of a lifetime.
- The Metabolism Enhancement Program works by increasing the circulation through heating therapies, such as Moxa and Acupuncture. This is specially focused in your belly area, the epicentre of body metabolism. Increased heat to the belly will increase blood flow, thereby boosting metabolism.
- As people age, their metabolism slows down naturally. Today's overwhelmed and overstressed populations are especially likely to experience this effect prematurely due to bad dietary habits.
- Chinese medicine is the only form of treatment that increases metabolic rates which is different from all diabetes programs on the market. And moxibustion—burning mugwort over acupuncture points—is a key element in this therapy, which has been practiced for more than 3,000 years.
- For a faster result, join our Diet and Nutrition classes, Sleep/Insomnia classes, and Exercise/Stress Relief classes as part of the program. You are welcome to attend any time—and your spouse or partner is also invited at no additional charge!
Acupuncture & moxibustion
- Tension release is a special program developed by Dr Wu, in which he treats you personally with acupuncture and manual therapy to relieve all the muscle tension that has built up over your lifetime.
- Most people feel a great sense of relief and relaxation in their bodies immediately after treatment.
- Like every muscle has its own unique position, a tightness in one muscle can affect the tension of others. That's why I use point-by-point relief to release all muscular tensions from head to toe—it takes me 1 hour per section for most people!
- Western medicine does not recognize tension in the body, but from our clinical experience, people with high stress and anxiety or depression tend to have great outcomes from tension-release treatments.
- For Type 2 diabetes, most patients report instant sugar level drops (measured by special patient patch during the drop). Some of these huge post-meal drops indicate that their bodies can process food and blood sugar better. Some reported fasting sugar levels dropping too low (below 70—a level associated with drug overdose and tension release).
- We believe that it is because the tension in the body has made blood vessels constricted or narrowed, which makes poor circulation a problem. This causes insulin to become ineffective at lowering blood sugar levels (insulin resistance). It’s estimated that 80% of type 2 diabetes patients have this problem: their bodies make insulin but can't use it properly. And despite all the research that has been done, scientists still don't really know what causes insulin resistance.
- We believe that tension in the body causes poor circulation and therefore drops blood sugar levels so dramatically. If insulin resistance is an actual cause for type 2 diabetes, then there should be no explanation for why releasing muscle tension would affect blood glucose levels like this.
- Look at the difference in the patient's tongue before and after tension release. The patient’s post meal 2 hours sugar level was over 250 and then dropped to less than 160, only lasting for ½ hour. Then the next reading fell into the 120 range.
Frequently Asked Questions on Tension Release and Metabolism Enhancement Program
Do you want to reverse your type 2 diabetes? Are you tired of the side effects of western medicine? We can help!
Coldness and Weakness are two of the most common symptoms of the Metabolism Enhancement Program. Just like the rest of your body, your belly, which is the epicentre of your digestive system (chemical factory) needs to be properly warmed and nurtured in order to function at its best.
Moxibustion is a Chinese therapy that uses moxa sticks, made from mugwort herb, to warm up areas of the body that haven't been getting enough "heat" (circulation). It's used to treat coldness, weakness, and even pain.
If you're pre-diabetic, you may see your blood sugar levels and A1c return to normal within the first 3 months. People who are already dealing with complications related to diabetes might need to do an additional round of treatment for 3 more months.
If you've had a stroke, heart disease, or kidney dysfunction or failure, or are on short-term/long-term insulin, you will likely need to be on the program for up to 2 years. In general, the longer someone has been out of balance or in a state of poor health, the longer it takes to fix things.
In our life, our metabolism rate can vary up to 40%, depending on age, health condition, stress, etc., and this condition can make a huge impact on our digestion and energy levels. The Metabolism Enhancement Program is designed to treat the root cause of issues related to metabolism, like diabetes, obesity, and digestive problems. These issues are all related to "coldness" (lower body temperature indicating poor circulation) and "weakness" (lower metabolism rate) which means that circulation slows down and your body isn't able to process food properly.
This can lead to a whole host of health complications—like puffiness around the abdomen, loose or floppy skin, edema or swelling, an unhealthy complexion and coloration—and even more serious conditions like diabetes.
But here's the thing: it doesn't have to be this way! The Metabolism Enhancement Program helps restore balance in your body so that you can feel healthy again—starting with your metabolism.
When you are diagnosed as pre-diabetic or diabetic (Type II), your sugar levels are between 120 and 240. Watch our video testimonials to hear from our patients themselves what all the benefits of the Metabolism Enhancement Program are.
DISCLAIMER: These statements have NOT been evaluated by the FDA. The programs and products described herein are NOT intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Always consult your physician or healthcare professional before starting this or any other health and wellness program.
