How Acupuncture Can Treat Depression During Pregnancy

It is estimated that around 20 percent of women experience symptoms of depression during pregnancy. Depression during pregnancy is particularly dangerous and can lead to many problems, including substance abuse and poor nutrition. In a worst-case scenario, stress and depression can cause a chemical chain reaction that may lead to miscarriage, birth complications, or preterm delivery. In many serious cases, depression can lead to suicidal thoughts. Many pregnant women with depression use antidepressants to manage…

Can You Treat Hormone Imbalances with Acupuncture?

Hormones travel throughout the body overseeing several vital and complex processes related to growth, fertility, and metabolism. Hormonal Imbalance: An Overview A hormonal imbalance occurs when the body produces too much or too little of a hormone.  Even small hormonal imbalances can affect your sleep cycle, metabolism, reproductive cycle, and sexual function. Some common symptoms of hormonal imbalances are weight gain, insomnia, low libido, fatigue, and digestive problems. In a study, around 47 percent of…

Improving IVF Success Rates Through Acupuncture

IVF treatment is a ray of hope for couples grappling with infertility. During IVF, a woman’s eggs are removed from her body and fertilized in a controlled environment (in a lab). Once the eggs start growing, they are transferred to the woman’s uterus for potential embryo development. Studies suggest that acupuncture for women’s health in San Francisco may raise the success of IVF treatment by 65 percent. No wonder many IVF clinics and doctors recommend…

Acupuncture May Alleviate Pregnancy Pelvic Pain

Pelvic pain is a common problem for most pregnant women. It is caused by the body making room to help the baby pass through the pelvis during labor. Most pregnant women describe pelvic pain as intense menstrual cramps. Pelvic pain during pregnancy is often persistent with backache. The problem is more likely to occur in second and later pregnancies. Acupuncture can help alleviate pelvic pregnancy pain by stabilizing the pelvis and lower back. Researchers say…

Health of Our Earth = Health of Our Bodies

According to a study, the menace of chronic diseases is rapidly increasing. Thankfully, today, western medicine has answers to many questions that have baffled humanity for years. Many diseases that were considered incurable earlier can be cured or at least managed today. Several drugs and treatments, however, can cause a variety of side effects that can adversely impact the quality of life of the patient. Many people, for whom conventional treatment had failed, turn to…

Acupuncture for Hay Fever and Allergies

A study suggests that around 50 million Americans suffer from allergies every year. A separate study estimates that 1 in 5 people exhibit hay fever symptoms at some point in their life. Hay fever or seasonal allergic rhinitis is caused by allergies to pollen from plants. Common symptoms include nasal congestion, watery eyes, fatigue, and continuous sneezing. Western medicine has multiple treatments for allergies. While people with mild symptoms are recommended over-the-counter medicines or prescription…

Effects of Chinese Herbal Medicine on Female Infertility

The Beautiful ability of bringing new life into this world is bestowed upon women. Many however, are unable to give birth due to infertility and are robbed of this precious gift. There are various causes of infertility resulting in women turning to medical science for answers to their questions related to infertility. Though medical therapies can treat some causes of infertility, results are not satisfactory in all cases. Several women who are unable to achieve…

Warm Up Your Days With Bone Broth

Due to many unhealthy lifestyles, chronic diseases have become more common than ever. Thankfully, medical science has answers to several health questions. Health practitioners around the world use treatments and adopt different approaches to treat their patients with health conditions. They recommend medicines and therapies designed to get to the root cause of health problems and eliminate them. Many medicines and therapies, however, have side effects, while others fail to produce satisfactory results. To steer…