Acupuncture for Pregnancy Support

• Stretch Marks
• Constipation
• Mastitis
• Tiredness & fatigue

Acupuncture is an ideal support for pregnant women & women trying to conceive as it is drug-free [1,13]. It may help with many conditions improve a woman’s quality of life, and prevent some conditions from becoming serious enough that they need medical intervention.

Morning sickness occurs in 50% of pregnancies and is most intense between weeks 8-12. The rapid increase in HCG and Oestrogen is thought to be responsible; a woman will produce as much Oestrogen in pregnancy as she would in 150 years of normal menstruation.

The WHO (World Health Organisation) recommends Acupuncture as an effective treatment for morning sickness, nausea, and vomiting as concluded in the 2002 study by Smith [7]. Acupuncture has been shown to regulate gastric slow waves creating homeostasis; it is a safe and drug-free practice.

Acupuncture is a low-risk treatment option, when performed by a registered practitioner it is the safest; and has been used empirically for thousands of years for problems associated with gynaecology and fertility…read more

Some conditions women experience and seek help for during pregnancy

Acupuncture For Gynaecological

Refers to female reproductive organs; and problems unique to a woman’s health. Many women suffer terribly from heavy periods, period pain, and irritability. This does not have to be the case.

The earliest reference to Gynaecology in Chinese history was writings from the Shang Dynasty 1500-1000BC; after this many books were written on the conditions below. Many women are choosing to use natural ways to deal with the side effects of menopause[2] and post-menopausal symptoms such as night sweats [3], hot flashes [3], and vaginal dryness [14].

Many women prefer not to use HRT because of the side effects and their link to some oestrogen-driven cancers.  Acupuncture combined with herbs may reduce vasomotor symptoms [6] such as hot flashes [3] and night sweats [5].

Some gynaecological conditions women seek help for:

Acupuncture for Stress and Anxiety

We live in a stressful world, our bodies are bombarded with multiple stimuli constantly. Stress and anxiety can occur from environmental, medical, physical and emotional factors. As well as; brain chemistry, genetics and substance abuse.

Acupuncture regulates the nervous system and hormone regulation. Meaning it blocks the chronic stress-induced elevations of the HPA axis (Hypothalamic pituitary adrenal axis). It is low-risk and drug-free.

For some people headaches [4,5] can be a daily occurrence, limiting their ability to get through a normal working day. Taking painkillers can help you in the instance, but are only recommended for short-term use. Chinese Medicine looks at the root cause, such as; where your headache is, what time of the day you get it, the severity, how frequent and if they started as a pattern.  No two are treated the same. Chinese Medicine treatment for migraines & headaches incorporates acupuncture, herbs and cupping.

Conditions that can occur from stress and anxiety:

ACUPUNCTURE FOR

NEUROLOGICAL

The brain, spinal cord, and nerves make up the nervous system. Together they control all the workings of the body.

When something goes wrong with a part of your nervous system, you can have trouble moving, speaking, swallowing, breathing, or learning. You can also have problems with your memory, senses, or mood. Acupuncture may be effective when it comes to Alzheimer’s Disease [9].

Below are a list of nervous system conditions many seek help for:

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digestion

The digestive system is a tubular system that begins in the mouth and ends with the anus. It breaks down the food we eat, so that it can be absorbed and used by every cell in the body. The quality of our digestion is reflected in our overall health. The digestive system is also closely linked with our immune system.

The WHO (World Health Organisation) recommends acupuncture for the following conditions; Acute and chronic gastritis, nausea and vomiting, peptic ulcer, acute epigastralgia, acute bacillary dysentery, biliary colic, renal colic and morning sickness.

Nausea can occur from morning sickness, post -chemo induced medication, ulcers, gastritis, and menstruation.

The WHO (World Health Organisation) recommends Acupuncture has a positive effect on nausea and vomiting [8] for both chemo induced and post operative. Acupuncture has been shown to regulate gastric slow waves creating homeostasis; it is a low risk and drug free practice.

Problems that can arise from digestive dysfunction:

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SKIN CONDITIONS

The largest organ in our body and our 1st line of immune defence; internal health issues can quickly manifest in the skin. Our skin also helps to activate Vitamin D to Calcitriol. This promotes absorption of dietary calcium and phosphorus in the small intestine.

Skin conditions take an active approach of Acupuncture, Chinese dietary advice, herbs, and a case history of emotional and environmental factors. Many teenagers suffer from acne; adult onset acne can also be just as debilitating. Hormonal triggers and imbalances are responsible. Many GPs’ will discuss the use Roaccutane a powerful pharmaceutical that has some major adverse reactions such as depression, dry skin and skin irritation. Regular blood tests for liver function and pregnancy are also required. Getting to the root of your skin condition requires a multi-tonged approach utilising Acupuncture, herbs, dietary changes and uncovering any stressors.

Scars are irregular bundles of tissue that have very little collagen; therefore they don’t have the regular fluid movement associated with healthy tissue. Acupuncture creates micro trauma to the scar and surrounding tissue. This micro trauma stimulates the delivery of cells called fibroblasts which bring the collagen, Elastin and reticular fibers; allowing for a greater movement and a smoother looking surface with a reduction in colour.

Skin conditions many seek help with could be: