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Sunday, July 10, 2011

Acupuncture to Increase Sperm Motility

The cause of the infertility of a couple may lie with the man or woman in the relationship when both sexes are affected by fertility problems. When you meet with infertility, it is important to consult a fertility specialist to help determine what could be causing the problem so treatment may be given. Treatment that was used by many couples and individuals is acupuncture.

It is an ancient Chinese treatment that has been used for thousands of years to relieve various ailments, including pain. It is used most often in the West. Doctors believe that life energy called qi flows through the body and when blocked, can occur under certain conditions such as infertility. Acupuncture works to release this energy.

While the reasons for the success of acupuncture is not fully understood, has improved the circulation in the reproductive organs, increasing the thickness of the lining of the uterus, improving the quality of the eggs and can improve the efficiency of drugs for fertility.

For men, acupuncture can improve sperm quality and can improve sperm motility. Acupuncture can be an effective way to reduce stress and stress can be a big inhibitor for fertility. There are many benefits of acupuncture and is often helpful to talk with a specialist to learn more about what this treatment can do and what to expect during and after treatment.

In a study of 28 men with idiopathic infertility, which means that the cause was unknown who received acupuncture twice a week for five weeks, levels of motility improved in men receiving acupuncture compared to those without. Those who received acupuncture also saw changes in the structure of sperm and semen quality.

Men whose sperm quality, mobility, or the count may be in question may find acupuncture helpful. Moreover, in cases where the cause of infertility is unknown, acupuncture may be recommended as well. Simply reducing stress can be helpful in some cases and can lead to success.

For many, acupuncture can be recommended for use in endometriosis, PCOS (polycystic ovarian syndrome), poor egg quality, low ovarian reserve, advanced age, recurrent miscarriage, etc.. Men with low sperm count or sperm DNA fragmentation can be encouraged to give acupuncture a try. What's more, acupuncture can be recommended for couples or people who participate in infertility treatments like in vitro fertilization or other assisted reproduction techniques.

Saturday, July 9, 2011

Acupuncture For Psoriasis

Using acupuncture to help psoriasis can be unusual and, indeed, this is an ancient Chinese practice is not used for the treatment of psoriasis in China. Since this condition is relatively rare in China, there should be no need to use it. As science and nature has not found a cure for psoriasis and some swear by the use of acupuncture to soothe the sores and lesions of psoriasis, perhaps this is a natural alternative to try.

The severe psoriasis affects approximately 2% of the population in the United States and Australia. In addition, about 20% of the population suffers from mild to severe condition. In addition, thousands of new cases reported each year to psoriasis, a significant problem throughout the world. The exact cause is unknown, but it is known that this condition does not apply to only the top layer of skin, it is very likely to be related to malfunction of the immune system that causes some cells to become overactive and produce sores and related harm the condition.

Acupuncture is used to thin, long needles are inserted into the body at certain points of the "network" signal paths, which correspond to the problem area. This may or may not include the treatment of the affected area, when we are trying to solve the problem. The signals are transmitted via acupuncture techniques for which they are careful placement of needles into the body.

While practicing Western acupuncture practice of law in the treatment of psoriasis, there is little clinical evidence to support it. This may be due to individual differences in how psoriasis occurs in one person over another. Unfortunately, this is a matter of trial and error in an attempt to calm down and deal with the disease.

If you are looking for a quick recovery to look elsewhere because you will need several sessions to see if acupuncture for psoriasis works for you. The good news is obviously that there are no side effects, unless of course you have an aversion to needles that can bring your blood pressure up or cause an anxiety attack! If this is you, you may be relieved to know that the practice is now often done by means of electrical currents and small probes instead of needles. This more modern technique said to be as effective as the use of needles.

Friday, July 8, 2011

Menstrual Irregularities

Although PMS and menstrual irregularities are modern Western disease categories, Chinese doctors treated what they call "the movement of menstrual diseases" (SPM) and "menstrual diseases" (menstrual irregularities) for millennia.
Menstrual disorders consists of the menstrual cycle in which "period" or menstruation coming "late", "early or" any fixed date. "Menstrual disorders also include situations where there is uterine bleeding during the time period and / or persistent uterine bleeding at irregular intervals (menorrhagia / metorrhagia) the absence of periods (amenorrhoea), painful menstruation (dysmenorrhea), ovarian cysts and endometriosis.
According to the theory of Chinese medicine, is very clear in each of these mechanisms are premenstrual symptoms, as well as the "state of health of the menstrual cycle," above. It 'time for each of these treatments tested. These may include acupuncture and / or Chinese herbal medicine. Care ", the business of menstrual disorders" / PMS and menstrual irregularities, some will start 28-30 days during the woman's menstrual cycle, and will depend on how your symptoms. These treatments, with changes in diet, exercise and lifestyle changes.

"Menstrual movement diseases", aka, PMS, is best characterized by the array of possible symptoms that may accompany "this time of the month" such as:
- Nervous tension and Fatigue
- Breast Distention, Pain & Lumps
- Abdominal Distention and Pain
- Headache & Body Pain
- Diarrhea, Vomiting and Nausea
- Constipation, Bloating
- Nosebleed, Bloody stools &/or urine
- Fever, Asthma or Recurrent Colds
- Rashes & Acne
- Changes in Appetite & Cravings
- Changes in Emotions & Irritability


And the ultimate goal of this therapy is to teach women about what foods to avoid and how to organize their lives in order to help manage their condition (s) and help to prevent recurrent symptoms of premenstrual syndrome. In addition, using theories and diagnostic methods of Chinese medicine, we advise every woman, what vitamins and minerals, that you can do it for the treatment even more effective.
Such treatment not only suppress symptoms and regulate the menstrual cycle, but the mechanism for rebalancing the body, resulting in vibrant good health and a renewed sense of balance and harmony.

Using acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine, all the major organs and intestines in harmony, as well as, a woman's qi, blood and body fluids. Western medicine describes the mechanisms of premenstrual syndrome and menstrual irregularities in terms of hormones, prostaglandins, and neurotransmitters. Even if all these are true and valid, such as biochemical descriptions are to educate and empower women.

Although the Chinese concepts of qi and blood, Yin and Yang, the five elements and twelve organs and intestines may appear primitive and unscientific, however, they have proven their value in clinical practice working in more than 100 generations . Using these concepts, women are educated and independent in a very human practice. No one can control their secretion of estradiol, but "living qi stagnation" may be mitigated by exercise, relaxation and acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine properly.

Menopause

Menopause is not in itself a disease. It is a normal physiological change, the natural way to slow the aging process in women of childbearing age. Unfortunately, many women do not cross the dawn quickly and seamlessly. When this happens, they can experience something of a series of signs and symptoms.
These include:
- Hot Flashes
-Night sweating
- Menstrual Irregularity
- Uterine Spotting and Flooding
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Fatigue
- Palpitations
- Migraines
- Insomnia
- Vaginal Dryness & Atrophy
- Vaginal Itching
- Osteoporosis


Traditional Chinese medicine is over 2000 years, professional medical system and gynecology are his specialties. In gynecology, Chinese, menopausal syndrome is a condition recognized and treated. In fact it is a condition most easily and successfully treated by Chinese medicine (as menopause is natural and non-surgical).

Chinese doctors may use acupuncture or Chinese herbal medicine, or both to treat symptoms of menopause. Both methods, doctors are trying to nourish and supplement the liver and kidneys, increase and strengthen the spleen qi, nourish the heart and peace of mind, a clear pathogenic heat and lowering of yang energy.

According to Chinese medical theory, menopause occurs when, due to the natural process of aging, without loss of blood is draining from your body and in particular the kidneys, Chinese medicine believes that the root organ of life and longevity. Therefore, the body in its wisdom to reverse the flow of a canal in the center of the body to send blood to the uterus through the heart. Instead, blood and kidney essence is sent to the heart to nourish the spirit of women. Therefore, in traditional cultures, menopausal women are considered to be midwives, because the spirit of the heart is nourished and enlightened in a way that did not exist before.

West not only Chinese doctors use acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine to treat menopausal complaints but also typically advise patients on diet, exercise and lifestyle, and therefore to treat the whole person and to the balance in all aspects of the patient's life. These therapies are without side effects when administered correctly by a qualified and professional Chinese medicine.

Tuesday, July 5, 2011

About Fertility

The debate and research below provides information on infertility, based on our best knowledge, understanding and daily practice. That is not a substitute for care from your doctor.
There are many causal factors that can cause infertility. Both of these systems, Western medicine and traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), are the insights and understanding of the causes and pathophysiological mechanisms of human infertility, and therefore, the management approaches are described below.

Requires balanced fertility hormones in reproductive organs structurally sound, healthy and nutritious diet and clean. Even with the above in place, the chances of a healthy couple of conception each month is only 25%. The paradigm of Chinese medicine, "Fertility" is equivalent to an obstruction, the free flow of Qi, blood and body fluids in the body, so that a balanced sound reproduction that produces fluctuations in the body's Yin and Yang . For the reproductive system to function at its peak, there must be a balance between all these components and systems of the body.

A couple is considered infertile if after a year of unprotected sex, which were not designed. Infertility is a growing problem, especially in the United States, where infertility affects about 15% of women with $ 1 billion spent annually on treatment. In approximately 10% of cases, the exact reason is unknown. In other cases, reproductive problems, whether male or female, or both are sterile, representing approximately 18% of the population according to 2005 statistics from the National CDC.

Fertility program at our clinic that uses acupuncture, Chinese medicine, herbal and nutritional therapies to enhance fertility, improve the overall health and support the ability to become pregnant and bear a healthy baby to term . This treatment method is also used for the treatment program before the overall design.
Pre-Conception Care is a necessary and very important when planning a pregnancy. A healthy, balanced, and the right of the menstrual cycle, as well as healthy, and the eggs depends on the health and well-being of a woman wishes to become pregnant.

Pregnancy occurs when conditions allow the correct timing. Achieving these conditions can be a challenge for many couples, so it is very important to consider a holistic approach. Working with natural conception, we focus on the restoration of fertility by restoring the proper functioning of the body as a whole.
There is a tendency for many patients and doctors to focus almost exclusively on the genitals. Our experience suggests that this approach is often inadequate (as evidenced by the fact that many patients seek us because they have failed conventional medical treatment). We will find good results when it comes to overall health and wellbeing of people. When general health is beginning to change, fertility is often restored automatically. Of course, there are many things that must be addressed directly to the genitals: and that definitely require special skills, but we never could get different results that we see in Chinese medicine, if only focused on the reproductive system.

Note that each of its organs plays a crucial role in maintaining a healthy indoor environment. If none of these organs can not function optimally, which can affect your ability to get pregnant and health from your baby if you are pregnant. For this reason, our program in a natural conception to Chinese medicine not only in the treatment and optimizing the function of reproduction, it is actually making healthy couples.

Monday, July 4, 2011

Benefits of Acupuncture

Acupuncture techniques have evolved over the years to better and better pinpoint people's ailments and health issues. Acupuncture is an ancient form of alternative medicine based in Chinese history. It is a Taoist based philosophy where meditation and the flow of positive energy or chi inside and outside the body is controlled. The needles used for shifting the energy flow first were made from refined stone. Here are 4 benefits of acupuncture.

Acupuncture has grown in popularity as alternative medicine techniques have become more and more popular and mainstream. One of the main benefits of acupuncture is to improve the quality of your sleep and promote a good appetite. Sleep disorders and having trouble with insomnia are a widespread problem. When you choose to use acupuncture to cure your sleep troubles, bear in mind, that you won't see immediate results. However, after staying with it, you will notice your overall quality of life improving very much.

Another use of acupuncture is to cure mental health issues and get positive energy flowing thoroughly through your body. The needles used in acupuncture are placed in such a way that it promotes overall well-being. Some areas can be targeted to improve mental outlook and overall positivity. The unconventional treatment of acupuncture also benefits people who have suffered from chronic conditions such as back pains that never disappear, painful headaches and migraines, cancer, depression, sleep disorders, and many other emotional and physical disorders.

That's where we come to the acupuncture benefit of releasing positive energy which promotes healing, relieves stress, and reduces the risk of emotional disorders such as depression. Meditation and focusing on the breath is a proven technique for releasing toxic thoughts and toxic energies. That is why acupuncture is a good overall stress reliever.

Finally, there is the use of acupuncture to promote sexual well-being and improve fertility. Many fertility specialists recommend the use of acupuncture as a supplement to the medical and scientific techniques being used. It helps improve women or men's fertility state by decreasing stress and targeting the reproductive organs.

Before trying acupuncture, be sure to check that the acupuncture practitioners who administer the treatment have gone through proper training and are licensed to practice. You can check any reliable local directory to investigate whether the clinic and the one who administer the acupuncture have good reviews from their previous patients. Sometimes, acupuncture practitioners are even listed in the Better Business Bureau.

Before submitting yourself to acupuncture benefits, you need to make sure that the who administer the acupuncture have undergone thorough training and it is licensed to practice. Check your local directory and investigate whether that clinic and the one who will administer have good reviews from their previous patients. It is better to be sure and safe than be sorry later. Once you do that, you will easily find that acupuncture is an excellent alternative medicine which eases chronic pain and promotes overall well being.







Sunday, July 3, 2011

Acupuncture

Acupuncture is a form of traditional Chinese medicine that treats a person according to their individual symptoms, rather than a western diagnosis. It uses a holistic approach and looks at person's lifestyle, as well as their physical and emotional problems. No two people will be treated in exactly the same way, even if they share the same western diagnosis

Acupuncture is thought to date as far back to 200 BCE, where the earliest written record of it can be found. Acupuncture works by regulating the flow of energy within the body. When a person's energy or qi is blocked or diminished, this can result in poor physical and emotional wellbeing. Fine acupuncture needles are inserted into specific points within the body, to help this energy flow more freely or to actually build upon the energy. Acupuncture is a safe and affective form of treatment for a wide variety of ailments and illness that range from emotional problems such as anxiety, depression, insomnia and stress as well as other conditions such as migraines, infertility, muscular skeletal conditions, arthritis and many more.

 Most patients find the treatment itself highly relaxing and all the needles that are used are extremely fine and do not cause pain on insertion. Needles are left in for approximately 20 minutes and during this time people fall into a highly relaxed state. Many people find themselves falling asleep while their bodies begin to re-balance themselves. Acupuncture is used not only as way of restoring ill health but also as way a preventative treatment. It can be incorporated into someone's weekly routine in the same way that a person may choose to go to the gym and eat a healthy, balanced diet.
In my own experience as a TCM (traditional Chinese medicine) acupuncturist I have found it to be successful with a broad range of issues. In particular people living in a western society find themselves working long hours and showing signs of increased stress, which can result in signs of high blood pressure. Along with long working hours often comes little time to spend on healthy meals and a need to unwind which may often include high consumptions of alcohol, smoking and drug takings; all of which have an effect on an individuals well being.

I have found acupuncture to have a profound effect on stress levels and allow a person to feel more harmonised and balanced. This gives a person more clarity to make better decisions and as a result can often lead to a healthier lifestyle.



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