Modern clinical and experimental studies have shown that acupuncture can regulate the bodies environment and the autonomic nervous system to produce therapeutic effects. The main systems of focus to regulate these symptoms and treat them include, but are not limited to the nervous system, endocrine system, and immune systems.
Acupuncture and TCM treats this syndrome and its symptoms by focusing on each person’s unique symptoms . For example, during menopause some women with Yin deficiency displays symptoms indicative of hyperactive liver-yang and blood deficiencies. In addition to previously mentioned symptoms with menopausal syndrome, some women may also experience dizziness, irritability, hot flushes, night sweats, insomnia and preoccupation or daydreaming, etc; while some women with Yang deficiency may experience bloating, lack of appetite, fatigue and loosened stool.
As with treating anything with Acupuncture and TCM it is important to understand that every individual is different, just as their symptoms are also different. This unique and individual constitution requires for just as unique and individual treatment plans. Be aware that while we have offered examples of symptoms and treatments for issues mentioned above, does not mean that your symptoms and treatments will exactly mimic what others have experienced; therefore, your experience and treatments with TCM will be entirely unique and custom to you, your symptoms and your needs.
Acupuncture and TCM treats this syndrome and its symptoms by focusing on each person’s unique symptoms . For example, during menopause some women with Yin deficiency displays symptoms indicative of hyperactive liver-yang and blood deficiencies. In addition to previously mentioned symptoms with menopausal syndrome, some women may also experience dizziness, irritability, hot flushes, night sweats, insomnia and preoccupation or daydreaming, etc; while some women with Yang deficiency may experience bloating, lack of appetite, fatigue and loosened stool.
As with treating anything with Acupuncture and TCM it is important to understand that every individual is different, just as their symptoms are also different. This unique and individual constitution requires for just as unique and individual treatment plans. Be aware that while we have offered examples of symptoms and treatments for issues mentioned above, does not mean that your symptoms and treatments will exactly mimic what others have experienced; therefore, your experience and treatments with TCM will be entirely unique and custom to you, your symptoms and your needs.
Infertility
Infertility may be treated by Traditional Chinese Medicine (acupuncture, customized herbal formulas and more) if patient has no serious physical problems and they follow their treatment plan. According to TCM, there are five primary causes of infertility and the TCM practitioners treat each type with a particular method and personalized herbal formula.
Endometriosis
Based on TCM priniples, Endometriosis is similar to dysmenorrheal, due to ectopic endometrial processes of the female hormoneal cycle, it locally produces hemorrhaging and necrosis. Providing nourishment for the liver and kidneys, while promoting blood circulation and clearing energy blocks is the most effective way to treat the problem. Another main focus of your treatment will be on your regulating and promoting good blood circulation and balancing your main energy centers to stop the pain. This method can also be used to treat and clear away any formations produced by tissue fibrosis.
Irregular or Painful Menstruation
Treatment of Irregular Menstruation is the champion of Traditional Chinese Medicine. menstruation and/or any menstruation issues. Our individualized treatments focus on frequency and/or abnormalities in your menstrual cycles, for example, color, volume, texture and your entire body, including your symptoms and moods.
Habitual Miscarriage
With TCM, habitual miscarriages are caused by kidney and/or spleen deficiencies and/or irregular sexual intercourse. TCM treatment involves releasing and balancing any kidney and/or spleen deficiencies (thereby strengthening these organs), regulating blood and body temperatures, while also balancing energies to prevent any future miscarriages.
Metrorrhagia
Metrorrhagia is known as “uterine bleeding," typically caused by kidney deficiencies, energy stagnation, and poor blood circulation. This can be very effectively treated by taking specific Chinese herbal formulas.
Chronic Pelvic Inflammatory Disease
If you suffer with long-term abdominal pain from this disease, it is important to understand that anit-inflammatory pain medicine as a long-term treatment plan is not only ineffective, but also negatively effects your body, causing more problems for you in the long run. This is unfortunate, considering that the pain is even worse during menstruation and your period typically is heavier and lasts longer with this disease; however, Traditional Chinese Medicine has very high success rates in treating chronic pelvic inflammatory disease. Its main treatments focus on balancing and maintaining good energy, promoting healthy blood flow, and clearing away excessive and/or irregular temperatures withing the body, while elimating any harmful toxins from your body. With TCM treatments, you will see positive results in a relatively short amount of time.
Menopausal Syndrome
Many women suffer from a variety of menstruation and/or "menopausal" disorders, including but not limited to night sweats, hot flashes, irritability, dizziness and palpitations. Traditional Chinese Medicine focuses on treating these symptoms by treating the root causes such as hyperactive liver-yang caused by Yin deficiency and other imbalnces between the heart and kidneys. We treat this with good results by prescribing the right herbal formulas in combination with increasing Yang by nourishing Yin.
Common Causes of Menopausal Issues
Kidney Yin deficiency
Shortened or lessened frequency and length of periods, collapse or leakage, dizziness, ringing in the ears, sweating, waist and knee pain, heel pain, dry skin, dry mouth, dry stool, decreased frequency of unrination with yellow colored urine, red tongue with less moss, and pulse breakdown.
Kidney Yang deficiency
Heavier and longer menstrual flow, apathetic, looking gloomy, back and waist pain, frequent urination, especially at night with clear urine, facial bloating and/or limb swelling, thin white tongue coating, pulse deep and fine.
Severe Kidney Yin and Yang deficiency
Dizziness, tinnitus, forgetfulness, lower back pain, decreased body temperature in lower back, pale tongue with less coating, and weak, but deep pulse.