How does Acupuncture help with PMS, Menstrual Irregularities, Infertility, Endometriosis, Menopausal Symptoms?
Using the diagnositic skills of TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine), we determine where a blockage or imbalance has occurred. We feel the pulse in 12 different positions, look at the tongue, feel the abdomen, ask questions about body temperature, dietary habits, sleep, etc. In our treatment plan, we typically choose points on the Liver, Spleen, Kidney or Conception meridians to strengthen the woman’s body. Warming certain areas with Moxa may be appropriate. Menstrual pain for example is defined as a stagnation of Qi and/or Blood. By moving these energies, the pain disappears – not just momentarily, but with an accumulative effect that provides long-term relief. Along with Acupuncture, nutritional adjustments may be necessary and often small changes produce dramatic results! Menstrual cramps, PMS, and endometriosis often result from a blockage of qi that may be due to inappropriate diet (often from drinking ice cold fluids). An abundance of saturated fats from animal foods and dairy can
