Acupuncture
and Women’s Health
A woman’s body goes through many cycles in the course
of a lifetime. From the onset of puberty, pregnancy, and
menopause, with many years of menstruation in between,
a woman’s body is in a constant state of change.
Acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine work to restore
balance and overall vitality to women along any stage of
their journey. Some of the more commonly treated conditions
with Chinese medicine include: loss of menstrual flow,
irregular menses, painful menses, heavy uterine bleeding,
pre-menstrual syndrome, infertility, pregnancy-related
conditions, frequent miscarriage, and the shift into menopause.
Menstruation
The ancient Chinese believed that the overall
health of a woman can be judged by the regularity and harmony
of her menstrual cycle. Achieving the correct rhythm, as
well as a smooth menstrual flow, can prevent women from
having to rely on artificial methods, such as the pill,
to maintain healthy periods. Acupuncture and Chinese herbal
medicine can also help with the symptoms of pre-menstrual
syndrome, which is a result of emotional and physical stagnation,
or blockage, that accumulates and builds during the time
before menstruation.
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Pregnancy-Related
Conditions
There are not many times in your life when you may
be forced to grin and bear it through a health issue, but pregnancy
may be one. It is typically a time when most women just “live
with it” rather then face the unknown of a drug or treatment
that may impact the health of her baby. Pregnancy is a time
of many adjustments and changes in a woman’s body, and
traditional Chinese medicine can help you move more easily
through these changes. Some of the more common complaints that
we treat are lower back pain, sciatica, morning sickness, carpal
tunnel, colds/flus, hemorrhoids, constipation, rashes, pre-eclampsia,
and turning breech babies. Chinese herbs and acupuncture can
also be essential in the recovery of postpartum depression
and exhaustion.
Menopause
Does anyone need to open a window? Unfortunately the natural
transition of menopause is not smooth for many women,
and some may experience hot flashes, night sweats, depression,
anxiety, insomnia, vaginal dryness, or osteoporosis.
Used in conjunction with each other, Chinese herbs and
acupuncture can successfully boost a woman’s yin-essences
during this final stage of maturity.
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