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Mr. Michael andrew Chow, MAOM, LAC

Acupuncturist

Dr. Michael andrew Chow MAOM, LAC is a top Acupuncturist in Lake Elsinore, . With a passion for the field and an unwavering commitment to their specialty, Dr. Michael andrew Chow MAOM, LAC is an expert in changing the lives of their patients for the better. Through their designated cause and expertise in the field, Dr. Michael andrew Chow MAOM, LAC is a prime example of a true leader in healthcare. As a leader and expert in their field, Dr. Michael andrew Chow MAOM, LAC is passionate about enhancing patient quality of life. They embody the values of communication, safety, and trust when dealing directly with patients. In Lake Elsinore, CA, Dr. Michael andrew Chow MAOM, LAC is a true asset to their field and dedicated to the profession of medicine.
Mr. Michael andrew Chow, MAOM, LAC
  • Lake Elsinore, CA
  • Accepting new patients

Can acupuncture help nerve pain in the head?

Yes. Acupuncture is very calming for the nerves. Headaches are also easily treatable with acupuncture in general. Check with your primary to see if alternative medicine would be READ MORE
Yes. Acupuncture is very calming for the nerves. Headaches are also easily treatable with acupuncture in general. Check with your primary to see if alternative medicine would be beneficial in your case. - Live Happy, Michael

Is acupuncture good for gastritis?

Yes! There may be many conditions causing gastritis but acupuncture can address all of them. Usually acupuncture alone will be beneficial, but some conditions may need the help READ MORE
Yes! There may be many conditions causing gastritis but acupuncture can address all of them. Usually acupuncture alone will be beneficial, but some conditions may need the help of herbal supplementation. Definitely check with your primary to see if they would concur alternative medicine would be a possible option. - Live Happy, Michael

Can acupuncture help lower back pain?

Yes! Research has proven acupuncture to be most effective for pain and stress/anxiety/sleep disorders. One of the main complaints patients come in for acupuncture is low back pain. READ MORE
Yes! Research has proven acupuncture to be most effective for pain and stress/anxiety/sleep disorders. One of the main complaints patients come in for acupuncture is low back pain. Check with your primary to see what the cause is due to & make sure traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) would be a good option for you.

Can asthma be fixed naturally?

Yes. The most natural method of treating asthma is with parasitology. Hookworm infections are very common around the world; as a side effect the infection can actually help by READ MORE
Yes. The most natural method of treating asthma is with parasitology. Hookworm infections are very common around the world; as a side effect the infection can actually help by improving asthmatic conditions. In traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), another type of worm is used. The earth dragon, earth worm, is cooked with medicinal herbs to open the lung system & aide the treatment of asthma. The combination of herbal supplementation & acupuncture is usually the best approach. Always check with your primary care physician to see if any other options may contradict your current medications etc. - Live Happy, Michael

What treatment is best for chronic sinusitis?

For chronic sinusitis, my patients seem to have responded well to acupuncture. Always check with your primary physician. - Live Happy, Michael

Can acupuncture help ankle pain?

Yes! Whether youve broken your ankle or just merely over-stretched it acupuncture can provide relief. The prognosis will of course depend on the condition of the injury and checking READ MORE
Yes! Whether youve broken your ankle or just merely over-stretched it acupuncture can provide relief. The prognosis will of course depend on the condition of the injury and checking with your primary care provider can definitely help with that. - Live Happy, Michael

How long does it take for acupuncture to work for hair loss?

Hairloss can be attributed to several conditions and depending on that condition can determine the prognosis. I had a professor once compare the herbal topical formula to rogain READ MORE
Hairloss can be attributed to several conditions and depending on that condition can determine the prognosis. I had a professor once compare the herbal topical formula to rogain saying the efficacy is roughly the same.

How often should you do acupuncture for anxiety?

Anxiety can be easily treatable with acupuncture or herbal supplements alone. The best way to figure out how often to get treated for your condition is to see how often you are READ MORE
Anxiety can be easily treatable with acupuncture or herbal supplements alone. The best way to figure out how often to get treated for your condition is to see how often you are triggered by the anxiety and how often you can avoid triggers. Then see how effective an acupuncture session is for you; do you get relief for several days? 1 week? or 2 weeks? Your practitioner should be able to help with your prognosis & suggest a treatment schedule based on your results.

Can acupuncture help with fatty liver?

Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) can address & help resolve liver issues. Fatty liver may develop in various ways, but still, be addressed & helped with acupuncture & herbal READ MORE
Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) can address & help resolve liver issues. Fatty liver may develop in various ways, but still, be addressed & helped with acupuncture & herbal supplements. Check with your primary to see if alternative medicine would be of interest to you.

Does acupuncture help nerve pain?

I have helped my patients with complaints of neck nerve pain. Assuming it’s not a condition due to a direct physical injury/impingement I believe the condition may be resolved READ MORE
I have helped my patients with complaints of neck nerve pain. Assuming it’s not a condition due to a direct physical injury/impingement I believe the condition may be resolved with acupuncture. Ask your primary to see if alternative medicine would be a good idea.

What is better for sciatica acupuncture or chiropractor?

It really depends on what is causing the sciatica; but I have not had a sciatica patient not get relief from acupuncture. Definitely check with your primary to see if alternative READ MORE
It really depends on what is causing the sciatica; but I have not had a sciatica patient not get relief from acupuncture. Definitely check with your primary to see if alternative medicine is an option.

Does acupuncture work for neck pain?

I have had patients with neck pain from whiplash in a car accident or who just woke up on the wrong side of the bed. And each time I was able to help them get immediate relief READ MORE
I have had patients with neck pain from whiplash in a car accident or who just woke up on the wrong side of the bed. And each time I was able to help them get immediate relief with acupuncture. Of course, it will depend on the cause of the injury but acupuncture can be very beneficial for the complaint. Check with your primary to see if you would be a good candidate for alternative medicine.

How does acupuncture help with seasonal allergies?

As the earth rotates and completes it’s cycle, so do the seasons and our immunities in response to the environments. With TCM (traditional Chinese medicine) we can address supporting READ MORE
As the earth rotates and completes it’s cycle, so do the seasons and our immunities in response to the environments. With TCM (traditional Chinese medicine) we can address supporting the energies for the anticipated weather change. Generally, some people usually
get more allergies when the cold & wind pick up, so we stimulate their immunity with acupuncture points that promote the production of red & white blood cells.

What pressure point relieves back pain?

There are a lot of points to help relieve back pain. The most common are local points, similar to when you have just bumped yourself & rub that area to feel better. Also because READ MORE
There are a lot of points to help relieve back pain. The most common are local points, similar to when you have just bumped yourself & rub that area to feel better. Also because there is an upper, middle and lower back the pressure point may vary. The best relief for back pain is bloodletting! Bloodletting on an acupuncture point at the back of the leg, at the back of the knee or calf, is the acupuncturists’ hidden ace. Please do not attempt without professional supervision. Check with your primary care to see if alternative medicine would be a good choice for your condition.

Can acupuncture help with chronic sinusitis?

We can use acupuncture to help prevent allergies from the coming season(s) and my treatments have even helped truck drivers as they pass through the nation’s farms & fields. Check READ MORE
We can use acupuncture to help prevent allergies from the coming season(s) and my treatments have even helped truck drivers as they pass through the nation’s farms & fields. Check with your primary and make sure the inflammation is not an emergent one.

Can acupuncture help varicose veins in legs?

Acupuncture is very good for varicose veins! I have successfully treated varicose veins in terms of reducing their visibility and strengthening their cellular walls as well as READ MORE
Acupuncture is very good for varicose veins! I have successfully treated varicose veins in terms of reducing their visibility and strengthening their cellular walls as well as reducing any pain they can cause. I treated my mother-in-law for her painful varicose veins and it has been
years since I have heard her complain about them. Please check with your primary to make sure it's only a varicose veins issue instead of something more serious like diabetes related or staph. infection.

Can acupuncture help with swollen ankles?

Yes, I have treated many patients with swollen ankles and their ankles reduced within the 15 minute treatment. Of course the treatment will vary depending on the cause like rolling READ MORE
Yes, I have treated many patients with swollen ankles and their ankles reduced within the 15 minute treatment. Of course the treatment will vary depending on the cause like rolling the ankle or edema, fluid retention. Check with your primary to make sure alternative medicine would be a good option for your condition.

How long does it take for acupuncture to work for chronic back pain?

The time for acupuncture to work for a condition will depend on how chronic the condition is and how well the individual responds to acupuncture. Sometimes one acupuncture treatment READ MORE
The time for acupuncture to work for a condition will depend on how chronic the condition is and how well the individual responds to acupuncture. Sometimes one acupuncture treatment can be the cureall, or after 20 treatments. The practitioner should be able to guess the prognosis along with the progress. Check with your primary to see if alternative medicine is a good option.

How do I unblock my nose with acupressure?

The easiest point(s) to use would be YingXiang, “welcome fragrance” - Large Intestine 20 acupuncture point. It is located at the base of the nose in the nasolabial groove, the READ MORE
The easiest point(s) to use would be YingXiang, “welcome fragrance” - Large Intestine 20 acupuncture point. It is located at the base of the nose in the nasolabial groove, the lines from the nose going down toward the mouth corners. These points should be depressed and stimulated in circular motions roughly 300-500 times per session. Of course your primary should diagnose what’s blocking your nose & determine if alternative medicine would be beneficial.l

What are the acupuncture points for insomnia?

Insomnia can be the result of various conditions like liver qi stagnation or gallbladder deficiency or even heart and spleen/kidney disharmony. So the points to treat insomnia READ MORE
Insomnia can be the result of various conditions like liver qi stagnation or gallbladder deficiency or even heart and spleen/kidney disharmony. So the points to treat insomnia heavily depend on the diagnosis. But common points like hegu (large intestine 4) & taichong (liver 3) are great universal points that may help do the trick. Check with your primary if alternative medicine is a good option for your condition.