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Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) explains acupuncture as a technique for balancing the flow of energy or life force — known as chi or qi (chee) — believed to flow through pathways (meridians) in your body. By inserting needles into specific points along these meridians, acupuncture practitioners believe that your energy flow will re-balance. Western practitioners view the acupuncture points as places to stimulate nerves, muscles and connective tissue. Some believe that this stimulation boosts your body’s natural painkillers.
Acupuncture is used mainly to relieve discomfort associated with a variety of diseases and conditions, including:
- Chemotherapy-induced and postoperative nausea and vomiting
- Dental pain
- Fibromyalgia
- Headaches, including tension headaches and migraines
- Labor pain
- Lower back pain
- Neck pain
- Osteoarthritis
- Menstrual cramps
- Respiratory disorders, such as allergic rhinitis
- Tennis elbow
Acupuncture and Chinese herbal Medicine have become popular in treating many gynecological and fertility issues. Studies have shown that Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine can be effective in treating a variety of medical conditions that affect fertility. These include polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), fibroids, endometriosis, and issues with ovarian reserve and sperm quality. It may also help relieve some of the side effects associated with fertility drugs (such as bloating and nausea), Acupuncture also has been shown to promote relaxation and reduce stress which can improve fertility outcome.
At Acuwellness Center in Encino, we use modalities such as acupuncture, electrical stimulation, cupping, Chinese herbal Medicine, Western Herbal Medicine and Nutritional supplements to help you achieve your wellness goals.