Women’s Health
A woman’s body goes through many different hormonal cycles in the course of a lifetime. These changes start at puberty with menstruation, then again with pregnancy, and eventually through menopause. Every woman’s body is in a constant state of change and every woman’s body responds differently to these changes. This means effective healthcare needs to approach each woman’s health uniquely and holistically. Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine has that ability. Is is a safe and effective way to restore hormonal and emotional balance and overall vitality to women during any stage of their journey.
Menstruation
For menstruation, Acupuncture and Chinese Herbs can help with symptoms such as: irritability, emotional instability, cramps, breast tenderness, digestive issues, clotting, and headaches. If periods are irregular Chinese Medicine can help restore a healthy menstrual flow without the aid of birth control pills. It can correct the natural rhythm and flow of the period by regulating the proper flow of Qi & Blood and balance the endocrine system in order to restore healthy hormonal function.
Fertlity
Not only can Acupuncture and Chinese Herbs help with regulating the menstrual cycle but it can help with fertility and those trying to conceive. The inability to get pregnant can be due to unforeseen reasons, fibroids, lack of ovulation [anovulation], luteal phase deficiency, endometriosis, PCOS, and low sperm count or motility issues [in men]. For women trying to get pregnant, Acupuncture and Herbal medicine can promote conception by boosting the flow of Qi and blood to the pelvic organs and provided them with better nourishment and vital energy. Restoring the proper flow of Qi and Blood can help normalize FSH levels, balance estrogen and progesterone levels and therefore help promote conception and lead to a healthy, full-term pregnancy.
Pregnancy
Pregnancy is a journey of its own and each trimester brings with it a number of changes and challenges. Acupuncture and Chinese Herbs provides great support for women who are going through this process. In the first trimester, Acupuncture and Herbs can help reduce some of the most common signs pregnancy including nausea and vomiting, breast tenderness, and fatigue. It can also help ensure the pregnancy takes hold and reduce the risk of miscarriage. In the second trimester regular treatments can help maintain good health for the mother and fetus as it helps generate much needed energy to ensure the healthy growth of the baby. Lastly, Acupuncture and Chinese Herbs will help women through the third trimester as they often suffer from back pain, constipation, and frequent urination. In the final few weeks, when it is time to get the mother and baby ready for the birth, treatments can be done to correct breech babies and can also assist the induction of labor.
Menopause
During the transition into menopause, Acupuncture and Herbal medicine can help eliminate hot flashes and night sweats. It can help with weight loss, minimize osteoporosis and relieve pain, both physical and emotional. With regular treatments it can improve the overall quality of sleep and treat poor mental function by increasing clarity & focus and reducing stress.
We recommend patients come in for acupuncture treatments once or twice a week to help with any of these conditions. To help regulate period cycle and work on fertility, we recommend one treatment a week for three complete period cycles.
