Treatment of Infertility with Chinese medicine

Infertility now affects many women of the modern world. If you’ve had all the tests and there is no known cause for infertility, Traditional Chinese medicine can assist. Acupuncture and herbs have assisted many women to a successful pregnancy. Duration of treatment is usually 3 months or more and involves herbs and acupuncture.

Other contributory factors of infertility such as:

• Low sperm counts and poor motility/morphology of sperm.
• Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
• Endometriosis
• Blocked tubes

They can all be treated with Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) A combination of IVF and TCM works well. Evidence based on research suggests that the chances of pregnancy are doubled by acupuncture treatment prior, during and post embryo transfer.

Pregnancy and Postpartum Care with Acupuncture and Chinese Herbs

Preparing for labour
Being pregnant is a very important time in a women’s life. Acupuncture and Chinese herbs will assist you to achieve your goals should you desire a drug free natural labour.

The first trimester of the pregnancy is important and women must be careful in order not to miscarry. If you have a history of miscarriage, herbs and acupuncture will assist in protecting the foetus. Treatment for morning sickness is also very effective and it is important to realize that you do not have to suffer in the first trimester.

Treatment once a month over the term of your pregnancy is relaxing and assists the foetus in each if its stages of growth.

For breech babies, it is best to assist the mother at 34-35 weeks for optimal effect. Only 1 treatment is required couples with a home treatment program. Research has suggested a success rate of up to 80%. It is also possible to reposition a posterior baby. Pre-labour preparation should begin 3 weeks prior to the due date in order to prepare the pelvis and soften the cervix.

During pregnancy
Below is a list of health issues we can assist with during pregnancy:

• acid reflux
• back pain
• breach babies & posterior babies
• carpal tunnel syndrome
• constipation
• edoma in the extremities
• fatigue
• hip pain
• high blood pressure
• insomnia
• inductions
• morning sickness
• miscarriage
• sciatica

Postpartum
Post partum health is also very important for all women and treatments an assist women regain their energy levels as well as combat:

• back pain
• fatigue
• infection of the caesarean scar
• insufficient lactation
• mastitis
• night sweats
• postpartum bleeding
• retained placenta
• stiff shoulders

Treatment of Menopause with Chinese Medicine

Menopause is a phase during which reproductive and hormonal changes occur in the female constitution. For some women these changes may be unpleasant and could affect their quality of life. Symptoms from pre-menopause can be unsettling and uncomfortable as well.

The duration of such changes could manifest themselves over a period of many years. Using Chinese medicine enables a smooth transition through the numerous changing phases.

Chinese medicine has over the centuries successfully assisted with the comforting and treatment of menopausal symptoms by the combination of acupuncture and herbal medicines for an enhancement of a state of well being, thereby eliminating the use of prescription drugs.

There are numerous ways in which acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine assist the under mentioned symptoms (by no mean a comprehensive list.):

• Anxiety
• Bloating
• Menstrual Problems
• Hot flushes
• Insomnia
• Migraine headaches
• Mood swings
• Night sweats
• Urinary incontinence
• Vaginal dryness

Facial Rejuvenation with Acupuncture
Facial Rejuvenation Acupuncture is also known as ‘acupuncture facelift’. This is the natural alternative to the S-lift, Botox and collagen treatments. This luxury treatment involves treating the whole body with the primary focus on the face. Herbs may be combined with treatments to address skin problems and aging signs.

A deep tissue massage on the face with pure essential oils suited to your skin type completes the treatment.

By working on the circulation of the face, the metabolism of fluid in your body, we are able to:

• address puffiness in the face
• increase collagen production
• improve facial color
• reduce double chins
• reduce sagging
• reduce bags under the eyes

Published research
Acupressure for pain relief during labour
Acupuncture and Egg transfer
Acupuncture and menopausal hot flush
Chinese herbs and irritable bowel
Acupuncture and moxa on breech presentation
Acupuncture for sinus
Acupuncture in PCOS
Acupuncture and dysmenorrhoea
Acupuncture and pre birth treatment
Acupuncture and migraine
Acupuncture and lower back pain
Acupuncture and reduction in labour time
Acupuncture for cervical ripening
Fish oils and pregnancy