Anemia
Constipation
Diarrhea
Gestational Diabetes
Hemorrhoids
Digestive conditions
Hypertension
Low Back Pain
Morning Sickness
Preeclampsia
Prolapsed Uterus
Constipation
Diarrhea
Gestational Diabetes
Hemorrhoids
Digestive conditions
Hypertension
Low Back Pain
Morning Sickness
Preeclampsia
Prolapsed Uterus
A variety of issues that are particular to women’s health are addressed by Chinese medicine. These include but are not limited to the following: fertility, pregnancy, menopause, menstrual disorders, chronic and acute pain. For a healthy reproductive system, Chinese medicine evaluates the health of the qi, blood, yin and yang of women. For example, the menstrual cycle provides a wealth of information regarding these systems. Any imbalance or pain associated with the menses is an indication of an internal imbalance. A healthy menses should be regular and without pain. It should be neither exhausting nor cumbersome. Using Chinese medicine we will diagnose and regulate imbalances. Typically, within three months of treatment a noticeable change of improved health should occur. Some common menstrual conditions that Chinese medicine treat are:
Amenorrhea
Anovulation
Dysmenorrhea
Endometriosis
Fibrocystic Breasts
Irregular Menses
Menorrhagia
Metrorrhagia
Painful intercourse
Premenstrual Syndrome
(including anxiety and depression)
Prolonged Menses
Uterine Fibroids
Vaginal Infections
Vulvodynia
Anovulation
Dysmenorrhea
Endometriosis
Fibrocystic Breasts
Irregular Menses
Menorrhagia
Metrorrhagia
Painful intercourse
Premenstrual Syndrome
(including anxiety and depression)
Prolonged Menses
Uterine Fibroids
Vaginal Infections
Vulvodynia
Fertility
Chinese medicinal diagnoses and treatments are based on evaluating the constitution of the individual. Acupuncture and Chinese herbs have been shown to increase of the chance of reproductive success by looking at the whole person, body, mind and spirit, regardless of Western diagnosis. Acupuncture is a great complement to Assisted Reproductive Technologies and can increase the chance of pregnancy. Many studies support the benefits of acupuncture when used with ART. In 2002, a German study showed that acupuncture improved chances of reproductive success by 50% when used in conjunction with ART. It can also help prepare the body for a healthy pregnancy and relieve symptoms associated with pregnancy so that one can be comfortable and happy during this wonderful time. By using acupuncture and herbs, Chinese medicine can help restore the proper endocrine balance essential for reproductive success, including, relieving stress and bringing about a sense of well being and total relaxation, balancing blood sugar and endocrine hormones.
Because it takes about three months for the maturation of the follicles, acupuncture and herbs are most beneficial when treatment is sought three months prior to conception. Acupuncture and herbs can safely treat the following fertility conditions:
Chinese medicinal diagnoses and treatments are based on evaluating the constitution of the individual. Acupuncture and Chinese herbs have been shown to increase of the chance of reproductive success by looking at the whole person, body, mind and spirit, regardless of Western diagnosis. Acupuncture is a great complement to Assisted Reproductive Technologies and can increase the chance of pregnancy. Many studies support the benefits of acupuncture when used with ART. In 2002, a German study showed that acupuncture improved chances of reproductive success by 50% when used in conjunction with ART. It can also help prepare the body for a healthy pregnancy and relieve symptoms associated with pregnancy so that one can be comfortable and happy during this wonderful time. By using acupuncture and herbs, Chinese medicine can help restore the proper endocrine balance essential for reproductive success, including, relieving stress and bringing about a sense of well being and total relaxation, balancing blood sugar and endocrine hormones.
Because it takes about three months for the maturation of the follicles, acupuncture and herbs are most beneficial when treatment is sought three months prior to conception. Acupuncture and herbs can safely treat the following fertility conditions:
Post-Partum Care
Childbirth leaves many women exhausted due to loss of blood, sleep, and over exertion during labor and delivery. Treatment right after delivery is very helpful for a healthier and faster recovery. Herbs help to replenish the loss of vital nutrients and acupuncture restores energetic balance to the body. Herbs and acupuncture can treat insufficient lactation, mastitis, post-partum depression and anxiety.
Menopause
Menopause can lead to much discomfort. Women experience a multitude of symptoms as the balance of yin and yang change with the slowing down of the menstrual cycle. The transition into menopause should be effortless with minimal physical and emotional symptoms. Chinese medicine can help treat the following peri-menopausal and menopausal conditions:
Childbirth leaves many women exhausted due to loss of blood, sleep, and over exertion during labor and delivery. Treatment right after delivery is very helpful for a healthier and faster recovery. Herbs help to replenish the loss of vital nutrients and acupuncture restores energetic balance to the body. Herbs and acupuncture can treat insufficient lactation, mastitis, post-partum depression and anxiety.
Menopause
Menopause can lead to much discomfort. Women experience a multitude of symptoms as the balance of yin and yang change with the slowing down of the menstrual cycle. The transition into menopause should be effortless with minimal physical and emotional symptoms. Chinese medicine can help treat the following peri-menopausal and menopausal conditions:
Anxiety
Depression
Fatigue
Hot Flashes
Insomnia
Libido
Migraines
Night Sweats
Poor Concentration/Memory Loss
Vaginal Dryness and Itching
Depression
Fatigue
Hot Flashes
Insomnia
Libido
Migraines
Night Sweats
Poor Concentration/Memory Loss
Vaginal Dryness and Itching
Pregnancy
Many pregnant women use acupuncture and herbs to treat nausea and vomiting during pregnancy to avoid taking pharmaceutical medication. Acupuncture is also very helpful in alleviating lower back and hip pain that is especially common during the third trimester. In addition, acupuncture can relieve stress, tension and help regulate the emotions during this time.
Acupuncture during pregnancy can be helpful in treating the following conditions during pregnancy:
Many pregnant women use acupuncture and herbs to treat nausea and vomiting during pregnancy to avoid taking pharmaceutical medication. Acupuncture is also very helpful in alleviating lower back and hip pain that is especially common during the third trimester. In addition, acupuncture can relieve stress, tension and help regulate the emotions during this time.
Acupuncture during pregnancy can be helpful in treating the following conditions during pregnancy:
Advanced Maternal Age
Anxiety, stress and Depression
FSH/Esrtogen imbalances
Hormonal/Endocrine imbalances
Luteal Phase Defect
Male fertility factor
(morphology, motility, & count)
Menstrual irregularities
(see above for complete list)
Peri-menopause
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS)
Poor ovarian response, egg follicle and quality
Recurrent Miscarriage
Thin uterine lining
Unexplained infertility
Uterine fibroids
Anxiety, stress and Depression
FSH/Esrtogen imbalances
Hormonal/Endocrine imbalances
Luteal Phase Defect
Male fertility factor
(morphology, motility, & count)
Menstrual irregularities
(see above for complete list)
Peri-menopause
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS)
Poor ovarian response, egg follicle and quality
Recurrent Miscarriage
Thin uterine lining
Unexplained infertility
Uterine fibroids
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WOMEN'S HEALTH
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