Panaceium Health

08/19/2026

Do you know how to prepare your herbal decoction correctly and effectively?
Learn more about the flow of herbal decoction preparation in our latest article.
📍 South Pasadena, CA
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1. Prepare the Pot • Recommended: clay/sand pot, earthenware, ceramic, glass, or enamel cookware. • Avoid reactive metal cookware such as iron, aluminum, or copper. 2. Soak the Herbs • Place the prescribed herbs in the pot. • Add clean water or mineral water until the water level is about 2....

08/08/2026

Stress and poor sleep often feed into each other.

When your body stays in “go” mode, it can become harder to relax, fall asleep, and wake up feeling truly rested.

From an integrative medicine perspective, we look beyond sleep alone. Stress levels, pain, daily habits, lifestyle, and the nervous system can all be part of the bigger picture.

Acupuncture may be incorporated into a personalized care plan to support relaxation, stress regulation, and overall well-being.

At Panaceium Health, we don’t believe every person with poor sleep should receive the same treatment. We take time to understand what may be contributing to your symptoms and build an individualized approach around you.

🌿 Learn more about the connection between **stress, sleep, the nervous system, and acupuncture** in our latest article.

📍 South Pasadena, CA

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https://www.pncmh.com/blog/can-acupuncture-help-with-stress-and-sleep

07/31/2026

How Does Acupuncture Actually Work?One of the questions we hear most often is:"How does acupuncture actually work?"

The answer depends on which perspective you're looking from.
In Traditional Chinese Medicine, acupuncture works by restoring the smooth flow of energy through pathways called meridians. When this flow becomes disrupted, it may contribute to pain, tension, or other health concerns. Acupuncture aims to help restore balance throughout the body.

Modern medical research offers another perspective.
Studies suggest that acupuncture may stimulate the nervous system, encouraging the release of neurotransmitters and other naturally occurring chemicals involved in pain regulation and the body's internal healing processes. It may also influence
circulation, muscle tension, and the body's stress response.

At Panaceium Health, we believe these perspectives don't have to compete—they can complement one another.

That's why our approach is Personalized Integrative Medicine.
Rather than treating everyone the same way, we take time to understand the whole person. Your symptoms, lifestyle, stress levels, sleep, medical history, and health goals all play an important role in developing a personalized treatment plan.
While many people first think of acupuncture for pain relief, it may also be incorporated into personalized care plans that
support:

• Stress recovery
• Reproductive health & fertility
• Digestive wellness
• Healthy aging
• Preventive wellness

Every person is different, and every treatment plan should be too.
If you've been curious about acupuncture or integrative medicine, we'd be happy to answer your questions and help you understand whether it's appropriate for your individual health goals.
📍South Pasadena, California
🌐 Learn more:https://www.pncmh.com/blog/how-does-acupuncture-work

07/24/2026

Meet Dr. Derek
Why I Became a Doctor—and Why I Created Panaceium Health
People often ask me,
"Why did you become a doctor?"
The answer has never been about medicine alone.
It's always been about people.
Growing up, I was fascinated by how the human body could heal—and how the right care, at the right time, could completely change someone's life.
That curiosity eventually became a lifelong commitment.
Over the past 15 years, I've had the privilege of caring for patients in both China and the United States. Along the way, I've met people from different cultures, backgrounds, and walks of life, but one thing has always been the same:
Every patient wants to feel heard.
Not rushed.
Not reduced to a list of symptoms.
Just heard.
The more I practiced, the more I realized that many health concerns couldn't be explained by one symptom alone.
Pain was often connected to stress.
Poor sleep affected recovery.
Hormonal changes influenced overall well-being.
Lifestyle shaped long-term health.
The body is connected in ways that aren't always obvious.
That's why I became passionate about integrative medicine—an approach that looks beyond a diagnosis and seeks to understand the whole person.
But I also realized something else.
If I wanted to practice medicine the way I truly believed it should be practiced, I needed to build a place where patients could experience that philosophy from the moment they walked in.
That vision became Panaceium Health.
Panaceium wasn't created to promote one medical system over another.
It was created because I believe the best care comes from bringing together the strengths of both modern healthcare and traditional Eastern medicine, while always putting the patient first.
Today, every conversation I have with a patient begins with the same goal:
To listen.
To understand.
And to create a personalized plan that helps people not only recover—but live healthier, fuller lives.
Because healing isn't just about treating illness.
It's about helping people feel their best at every stage of life.
I'm grateful to every patient who has trusted us with their care and allowed us to be part of their journey.
Thank you for being here.
I look forward to meeting you.
📍 Panaceium Health
South Pasadena, California

07/22/2026

Why We Created Panaceium Health
When I first began practicing medicine, I thought most people came to see me because they wanted relief from pain.
Over the years, I realized they were searching for something much deeper.
They wanted answers.
They wanted someone who would truly listen.
They wanted care that looked beyond a diagnosis and considered the whole person.
That realization became the foundation of Panaceium Health.
We created Panaceium because we believe healthcare shouldn't be about choosing between Eastern medicine and Western medicine. It should be about bringing together the strengths of both to serve the individual sitting in front of us.
To us, integrative medicine means understanding each person's unique story—their symptoms, lifestyle, stress, sleep, medical history, and long-term health goals—and creating a personalized care plan that supports the whole person.
Every patient is different.
Some visit us for pain management.
Others come for stress recovery, reproductive health and fertility, healthy aging, or preventive wellness.
No matter why someone walks through our doors, our goal is always the same:
To listen first.
To understand the whole person.
And to help people move better, feel better, and live healthier lives.
This philosophy guides every conversation, every treatment plan, and every patient relationship we build.
If you'd like to learn more about why we founded Panaceium Health and what integrative medicine means to us, we'd love to share our story.
📖 Read the full article:
https://www.pncmh.com/blog/why-we-created-panaceium-health
📍 Panaceium Health
South Pasadena, California

06/29/2026

Today, acupuncture became part of his personalized wellness plan.

06/27/2026

Supporting recovery, one session at a time.Acupuncture, moxa, and red light therapy as part of a personalized care plan.

06/26/2026

06/26/2026

She loves sweets.

Her stomach doesn't always agree.

Today, we focused on digestion, balance, and overall wellness.

06/26/2026