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How Acupuncture Helps Women Achieve Better Health

October 9th, 2011

At our acupuncture clinic about 70% of our clients are women suffering from health problems such as PMS, migraines, menstrual cramps, hot flashes, anxiety, insomnia and PCOS (polycystic ovary syndrome).

Acupuncture is one of the most ancient and widely used therapies of health care in our world today. Literally billions of people have sought out acupuncture to treat a wide variety of chronic and acute health problems.

Acupuncture research proves that acupuncture treats more than just pain. Many research studies explain in detail how acupuncture works via the nervous system, immune complement system, and blood coagulation system. Acupuncture virtually never causes any serious adverse effects when performed by trained and licensed practitioners. Having acupuncture is pleasant, relaxing and energizing. The needles are hair thin, sterile, generally painless and never used twice. Many acupuncture patients walk into their first session dreading needles and walk out of their first session feeling as relaxed and happy as a purring cat.

If you are a woman that struggles with migraines, PMS or hot flashes there is a very good chance that acupuncture can offer an effective and lasting solution to your problem. Acupuncture addresses the vital life energy of your body and mind. Its goal is to balance the patterns of disharmony by improving blood circulation and balancing your energy. This is accomplished on many different levels – physically, mentally and emotionally. Take as an example PMS. Many women experience anxiety during this time of the month. Acupuncture treatments can not only relieve the breast tenderness, cramps, constipation and bloating…but also thankfully the mood swings, depression and anxiety.
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How Acupuncture Fits Into Today’s Healthcare

October 9th, 2011

Today’s acupuncture study programs are generally three to four years in duration and consist of 2800 to 3200 hours instructional hours. These accredited programs include not only an in-depth education in Traditional Chinese Medicine theory and practice, but also cover the basics of biological medicine as well. Upon successful completion, graduates recognize and differentiate a patient’s energetic patterns relative to the principles learned. These patterns are then addressed with acupuncture techniques. In many cases herbal treatment is also utilized.

Since training programs do contain course work in biological medicine most Acupuncturists see their role as collaborative with Western Medicine, not adversarial. The goal of treatment is to provide comfort to clients with the most appropriate care. In support of this approach, Acupuncturists see many major health-care organizations employing, or having, Oriental Medical practitioners on staff. Many of these traditional Western medicine facilities are adding Acupuncturists, Oriental Medicine practitioners, massage therapists, physical therapists, wellness centers that include exercise classes, yoga, nutrition professionals and other holistic practitioners. There is room in the world of medical treatment for more than just the Western Medicine view of things and more and more Western Medical facilities are recognizing this.
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