Does Acupuncture Aid With Fertility? Acupuncture is a type of Traditional Chinese Medicine that is done through insertion of sterilized needles in the body. The main purpose is to relieve pain, treat and prevent disease, and most specially treat infertility by assessing the flow of vital energy at the prick of the needle to some certain meridian or channels in the human body. Even western medical practitioners suggest that upon seeking alternatives to treat infertility, it is good that women try acupuncture for infertility first before resorting to IVF treatment as it gives them twice the chance of conception than those who do not. So, why does acupuncture work in aiding fertility problems? The answer is simple. It is because defining meridian as the line of energy running through the body, inserting needle to them helps relax uterus, improve blood flow, and create a thicker endocrine lining which are just exactly the requirements to a healthy conception. Meridians actually have a unique effect in the reproductive system. To trace how they are form in the human body, they start during the The pelvic blood flow is important to note as it is responsible in maintaining regular menstruation and healthy ovaries. Acupuncture actually helps in regulating adequate blood flow to form a protective cave that serves as sanctuary for egg to fertilized, implant as well as develop the baby. Moreover, it also helps hinder constriction of uterine arteries which is an important factor during pregnancy. In fact acupuncture, is an excellent stress reliever that is good to be undergone by both partners to experience deep relaxation which is an important aspect in getting pregnant easily. In addition, it is the most effective technique proven to increase vascular response which pertains to regular and clean blood flow and quick healing of wounded
Medicine summarises recent research in acupuncture and Chinese medicine, as well as diet, lifestyle, exercise, relaxation and meditation and other miscellaneous subjects. Much of this information will help practitioners to accurately inform patients of the benefits or risks of lifestyle choices and give informed answers to patients' questions, aid in the practice of preventive medicine and help practitioners take care of their own health. Proof that acupuncture works for chronic pain An international…
Acupuncture history in Europe The origins of Chinese medicine and acupuncture date back to the Yellow emperor Huang Ti between 2696 and 2598 BC. However the first exposure of westerners to acupuncture didn't occur until the 16th century.1 Western physicians were not the first to experience acupuncture, but it was actually Jesuit missionaries who had entered China. The first Western physician to write about acupuncture was Dr. Willen Ten Rhijne after he was exposed to the technique while working for…
Pain………………………………………………………………p.3 • Use of Acupuncture for Pain……………………………………………p.3 • Types of pain……………………………………………………………p.4 • What Are the Advantages of Acupuncture?...............................................p.4 • How Often Should I Be Treated With Acupuncture?.................................p.5 • References………………………………………………………………..p.6 Abstract Pain and chronic pain is experienced by many people and we’ve all tried different remedies to ease our pain. Acupuncture is commonly used for the treatment…
ACUPUNCTURE Acupuncture is said to have originated from ancient Chinese medicine practice. The first and oldest record of its use of acupuncture can be dated to a 4,700 year old Yellow Emperor’s Classic Internal Medicine. It is believed to be the oldest medical text book in the world written by Shen Nung, the father of Chinese medicine. Shen Nung theorized that the body has an energy force running throughout our bodies. The force is known as Qi, which consists of all essential life activities…
English 101 3 March 2015 Acupuncture as an Alternative Many Americans everyday are forced to face a decision, to use prescribed medicine, or to find an alternative pain reducing strategy. When facing this tough choice some will chose to take the medicine prescribed by their doctors, but others opt out for a different method such as acupuncture. Both acupuncture and prescribed medicine both have their positives and negatives. One of the alternatives for pain relief is acupuncture. According to the 2002…
performance will go down, excessive times being tardy skipping whole classes or days dropping out of sport and other activities too is another indicator of ATOD use. Also they begin to start begin being disrespectful towards teachers. What Is Acupuncture? It is the placement of silicon coated disposal needles into one of the several hundred acupoints located along the body’s meridians or connected points across the anatomy which affect a specific organ or other part of the body, which releases…
the medical knowledge during the time of Genghis k. and the Mongolian empire essay In the time of Genghis K. and the Mongolian Empire, medical knowledge in Persia, India, and China changed because when the Mongols invaded Europe, they took over cultures that had a great amount of medical knowledge. When this happened the Mongols used it to their advantage and created hospitals and training centers, they then exchanged their knowledge and understanding of the products, and the medicine soon…
Foundation Trust’ is a specialized branch of the NHS who provide social and mental healthcare to residents in Gloucestershire. The Cheltenham branch also specializes in Substance Abuse and uses Complementary therapies like Indian Head Massage and Acupuncture to aid a client’s ‘detox’ journey. Although it was clear after speaking with staff members, the stigma surrounding Complementary therapies and their effectiveness still exists within certain organizations. Good research. On the positive, there…
This essay is based on the 2007 book The Black Swan: The Impact of the Highly Improbable by Nassim Nicholas Taleb (1960 - ). It is hardly an obscure tome, having been on the New York Times bestseller list for several weeks. Before I get to the essence of this essay I believe explaining what the term “Black Swan” means and saying a few words about the author would be in order. It was once thought in the Old World that only white swans existed. Then from Australia came the realization that there…
Chronic Viral Hepatitis Clinical fact sheet By Esther Mageto ASSIGNMENT COVER SHEET Electronic or manual submission UNIT Pathophysiology and Pharmacology 3 CODE TITLE NAME OF STUDENT (Print clearly) FAMILY NAME: MAGETO FIRST NAME: ESTHER STUDENT ID NO. 10252885 NAME OF LECTURER : Dr. NICK GIBSON DUE DATE 14TH aPRIL 2014 Topic of assignment: CHRONIC VIRAL HEPATITIS Group or tutor: RANI BURWOOD Course: BACHELOR OF SCIENCE NURSING AND MIDWIFERY…