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Dr. Sijie Zheng, M.D.

Acupuncturist

Dr. Shufang Zheng is a top Acupuncturist in Chesterfield, MO, selected by the International Association of Healthcare Professionals (IAHCP). She is spotlighted in the renowned publication, The Worldwide Leaders in Healthcare. With a passion for the field and an unwavering commitment to the specialties of acupuncture, herbal medicine, herbal nutrition, dietary therapy, and emotional therapy, Dr. Shufang Zheng is an expert in changing the lives of her patients for the better. Through her training in China in the field of traditional Oriental Medicine, and her training in the United States in Western medicine, Dr. Shufang Zheng bridges two cultures to combine the best of both for her patients' treatment plans. As a leader and expert in her field, Dr. Shufang Zheng is passionate about enhancing patient quality of life. She values communication, safety, and trust in dealing directly with patients; she takes time at each appointment to thoroughly talk with patients, listen carefully to them, and understand their problems. She is determined to find the root cause instead of just treating symptoms. In addition to coordinating care with patients' other physicians, she also consults with professionals in China for difficult cases. Though she is based in the Saint Louis, MO, area, Dr. Shufang Zheng treats patients from across the United States who have come to her for help.
To contact Dr. Shufang Zheng, call 314-469-3388.
47 years Experience
Dr. Shufang Zheng, M.D.
  • Chesterfield, MO
  • University of Chinese Medicine
  • Accepting new patients

Is there a way to prevent diabetic nephropathy?

1 must control the glucose
2 on the diet with protein and veggies cut off any carbohydrates foods
3 exercise
4 try to be negative stress free

My mother is having excessive water retention in the body. She is currently on the medication Dytor 100 mg for draining out the water. Will the med...

Your mother's kidney is going to failure because of the medication! So, you have to take her to a holistic medicine doctor near you to find another way for her.

Is there any medication to reduce the creatinine levels in a person?

Take your mother to a natural medicine doctor. Herbs are very effective for treating kidneys and reducing creatinine.

If my mom gets dialysis, are there any chances of infections?

If to prevent her infection related dialysis is difficult:!! 1 drink a lots of water 2 try as much as walking 3 take more vegetables food plus avocado 4 emotions be not depressing READ MORE
If to prevent her infection related dialysis is difficult:!!
1 drink a lots of water
2 try as much as walking
3 take more vegetables food plus avocado
4 emotions be not depressing

My mother has constant abdomen pain. Could it be due to her kidney disease?

You have take your mother to a Dr to have the CT test to find out what is causing the pain

Will I have diet restrictions post my kidney transplant?

Usually your doctor should give you a post-surgery instruction on what things you do what things you avoid. Just follow the institution.

Is high creatinine treated as a medical emergency?

Your mother has a chronic kidney disease but if creatinine high to vitality levels mean her kidney is going to failure in this condition is emergency warning

How should pain be managed in kidney patients who are not on dialysis?

If your mother refuses the dialysis, then you have to take her to visit a Chinese doctor to treat her kidney and stop the pain.

What are the best drinks to help flush out toxins from the kidney?

The best drink for kidney function of detoxification is to drink one big cup boiling hot warm water with one spoon honey in the morning and one cup warm water before go to bed READ MORE
The best drink for kidney function of detoxification is to drink one big cup boiling hot warm water with one spoon honey in the morning and one cup warm water before go to bed

Is frequent urination associated with kidney disease?

Frequently urination is kidney Qi deficiency that causes not holding urine as long as normally (2 to 3 hours). This is not kidney disease.

Are there any health drinks to boost kidney health?

The best for kidney function are 1. Drinking one cup honey hot water before taking breakfast which let kidney liver start nourishments 2 drinking high alkaline natural water READ MORE
The best for kidney function are
1. Drinking one cup honey hot water before taking breakfast which let kidney liver start nourishments
2 drinking high alkaline natural water during the day
3 drinking another honey with hot water after dinner
This is not only good for kidney also good for liver

What should be the treatment for sodium retention in the body?

I'm a holistic natural medicine doctor. Treat your father's sodium retention in body, which means he should take herbs for his problem along with acupuncture. I have improved many READ MORE
I'm a holistic natural medicine doctor. Treat your father's sodium retention in body, which means he should take herbs for his problem along with acupuncture. I have improved many patients who have CKD. I would look into a professional holistic doctor to help your father.

Can a body reject dialysis?

Yes, it is very much dependent upon her complications.

What is the way to confirm chronic kidney disease in a patient?

If the creatinine is not under management, she is going to start dialysis.

How can we keep our kidneys healthy?

Drink a lot of water. Go to bed before 10 pm to have 8 hours of sleep. Walnuts, cauliflower, lamb meat, bone soup. No hypertension, no diabetic problems.

Is a juice stressful for the kidneys?

It is not. Drinking a lots of water is good for the kidneys. Drink juice between each meal, not on an empty stomach.

What is the impact high blood pressure can have on my renal function?

If the BP is higher than 160 even, take medicine that affects kidney function.

My son is passing deep yellow urine. Could it be an issue of the liver or the kidney?

Drinking a lot of water is going to change urine colors.