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Women's HealthChinese Medicine's Gentle Approach to Women's Health Gynecology in
general is an area in which Chinese
medicine shines. Its treatment is
humane, without side effects, and relatively inexpensive for a wide variety
of disorders. Chinese medicine may be used instead of or in conjunction
with Western medicine for the successful treatment of menstrual
problems,
infertility and menopausal discomforts. There are many advantages to the use of Chinese medicine for a variety of women's health complaints.
Menstrual Disorders - Menstruation need not be painful.A healthy, well-balanced woman will menstruate about every 25-31 days for 5-7 days. There will be no discomforts - physical or emotional - before, during, or after her period. However, there are many imbalances that manifest themselves as painful or uncomfortable. Menstral Pain (Dysmenorrhea) and Chinese Herbal Medicine - Chinese
herbal medicine appears to be more effective at relieving menstrual cramps
and pain than pharmaceutical drugs,
according to a new study conducted by Australian researchers and published
in the journal Cochrane Library. Menstrual Pain and Acupuncture. A recent German study
published in the February, 2008 issue of the American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology
confirms that acupuncture can relieve a woman of her menstrual pain. Endometriosis and Chinese Medicine. According to the Journal
of the American Medical Association, endometriosis affects approximately 5
to 7 million American women. Endometriosis has been labeled by some doctors
as “the
career woman’s disease” because of its high correlation with increased
stress levels. Uterine Fibroids and Chinese Medicine. One in 5 women
will be diagnosed with uterine fibroids (myomas). Onset is in the woman's
30's-40's with 25-50% of women of childbearing age. Some types of fibroids
can adversely affect fertility. Infertility - Infertility is a myth.Acupuncture Offers Hope to Couples Challenged by Infertility In vitro Fertilization and Chinese Medicine. Alternative
therapies such as acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine can be crucial tools
for childless couples, according to fertility experts who gathered last night
for an event to mark the 30th anniversary of IVF. PCOS and Acupuncture. Studies done in Europe in the
1990s on anovulatory women with PCOS showed that electro-acupuncture restored
ovulation in one-third of the test subjects. Acupuncture also reduced the endocrine
indicators of PCOS, including LH/FSH ratios, mean testosterone concentrations
and beta-endorphin concentrations. Researchers theorized that this improvement
was due to an inhibition of hyperactivity in the sympathetic nervous system. A Swedish/Italian
study in 2000 described in the Biology of Reproduction Journal validated
this theory. Endometriosis and Chinese Medicine. According to the Journal
of the American Medical Association, endometriosis affects approximately
5 to 7 million American women. Endometriosis has been labeled by some doctors
as “the career woman’s disease” because of its high correlation
with increased stress levels. Uterine
Fibroids and Chinese Medicine. One in 5 women
will be diagnosed with uterine fibroids (myomas). Onset is in
the woman's 30's-40's with 25-50% of women of childbearing age. Some
types of fibroids can adversely affect fertility. Unexplained Infertility and
Acupuncture. Stress
is often a key factor in the fertility of both men and women. When people
are under stress, the brain's neurochecmical balance is altered, thus changing
hormone levels that affect the reproductive cycle. Menopause - Menopause is not a disease.Chinese medicine sees menopause as a normal and important transition which can be assisted to proceed smoothly, quickly, and without discomfort. Osteoporosis and Chinese Herbal Medicine. Research shows
Yin Yang Huo effective for osteoporosis and bone health. Insomnia and Acupuncture. Research published in the Journal
of Advanced Nursing concluded that "acupuncture may be an effective intervention
for the relief of insomnia." Breast Health11 Tips on How to Maintain Breast Health. Health & Beauty - Health is not just an absence of disease.Cosmetic acupuncture can pinpoint the key to softer, more youthful skin. Women's Health Self-Massage: A 15 Minute Regime for Health & Beauty. ResourcesDrNorthrup.com. Dr. Northrup is Internationally known for her empowering approach to women's health and wellness. TheFertileSoul.com The Fertile Soul Method™ can increase your chances of conceiving, naturally or using assisted reproductive technologies. Treatment is available through retreats, phone consultation with Fertile Soul TCM practitioners and advisors and local practitioners involved in The Fertile Soul's Clinical Excellence in Fertility Program.
Your path to radiant health... Lorraine H. Harris, Licensed Acupuncturist & Chinese Herbalist Specialist in fertility, women's health and rejuvenation, and the only acupuncturist in Western North Carolina (WNC) and Asheville offering Mei Zen™ Cosmetic Acupuncture. |
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