Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine
near Hempstead, NY
for Pregnancy, Childbirth, Post-Partum,
Menopause, and Women's Issues
We also treat:
Chronic Pain, Arthritis | Stress, Anxiety, Depression, Insomnia
Orthopedics and Carpal Tunnel | Skin Issues and Dermatology
Allergies, Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue | Pregnancy-Related and Women's Issues
Cancer Support | Stroke Support| Autoimmune Disorders| Smoking Cessation
Please note that we are not limited to treating only these conditions.
If you do not see your issue here, please contact us and we will be happy to discuss treatment.
Acupuncture for Pregnancy and Childbirth
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A growing number of women are choosing acupuncture to use throughout their pregnancy and as an optional treatment for an overdue or difficult labor.
Planning for a Healthy Baby
Healthy parents produce healthy babies. In addition to their ability to strengthen, support, and balance overall health and well-being, acupuncture and Oriental medicine are an effective treatment for regulating menstruation and hormone levels, reducing stress and addressing any pre-existing medical conditions or concerns that a woman may have.
Acupuncture during Pregnancy
There is strong evidence to support that acupuncture is highly effective at treating some of the most common problems experienced during pregnancy including morning sickness, heartburn, insomnia, water retention and sciatica.
Here is a list of some of the problems that an acupuncturist often treats during pregnancy:
* Nausea and Vomiting
* Heartburn
* Constipation
* Hemorrhoids
* Edema and Swelling
* Urinary Tract Infection
* Pelvic Pain
* Neck and Back Pain
* Sciatica
* Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
* Leg Cramps
* Fatigue and Exhaustion
* Insomnia
* Anxiety and Depression
Acupuncture for Childbirth
While there are acupuncture points that can provide natural pain relief during labor, acupuncture is more commonly used to induce labor. There are several points that stimulate contractions and influence cervical ripening. There is also an acupuncture point that has been found to turn a breech baby.
Acupuncture Postpartum
Many women feel depleted after the birth experience. Acupuncture and Oriental medicine can help the transition of those first few months after birth to ensure a quick recovery. Postpartum care focuses on the physical, emotional and psychological recovery of the mother from the effects of pregnancy and labor, as well as encouraging breast feeding.
Here are some of the postpartum disorders that can be treated with acupuncture:
Acupuncture and Menopause
Oriental medicine acknowledges and addresses the special needs of women as their bodies undergo the changes associated with menopause. These changes are detected, and symptoms are relieved, as women's bodies are restored to balance and good health, and comfort is restored.
What is Menopause?
Menopause is a transitional period marking the cessation of ovulation in a woman's body. Most women stop menstruating between the ages of 48 and 52, but symptoms can begin as early as 35. Symptoms vary from mild to severe, and are brought on as our bodies try to adapt to decreasing amounts of estrogen. Symptoms include hot flashes, night sweats, insomnia, fatigue, mood swings, memory loss, vaginal dryness, headaches, joint pain, and weight gain.
From an Eastern Perspective
According to Oriental Medical theory, menopause occurs when a woman's body begins to preserve blood and energy in order to sustain her. The kidney is the organ system in Oriental Medicine that is viewed as the root of reproduction, vitality and longevity. Menopause signifies the depletion of the fertility essence stored within the kidneys. Blood and essence from the kidneys are conserved and cycled through the body to nourish the woman's spirit and extend her longevity. Thus, in Oriental Medicine, menopause is seen as true change in life from mother to enlightened and wise being.
Treating Menopause with Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine
Few areas of women's health stir up as much confusion and debate as Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT), which is normally started when the first symptoms of menopause appear. While HRT may alleviate hot flashes and prevent osteoporosis, they may also increase the risk of breast, ovarian and uterine cancer, and have a number of significant side-effects. But HRT isn't the only solution, Oriental medicine has long recognized that health and vitality can be sustained over a woman's lifetime by restoring balance within the body and supporting the natural production of essential hormones.
Lifestyle and Dietary Instructions
Maintaining a healthy weight and eating well are important aspects of addressing menopause. A diet including significant amounts of raw foods, fruits and vegetables will keep blood sugar in check. Dairy, red meats, alcohol, sugar, spicy foods, caffeine may exacerbate hot flashes or increase mood swings; limiting these may help alleviate symptoms. Finding ways to eliminate or better cope with stress will help, as will the elimination of smoking.
Menopause can be a time of a claiming of new and vital energy and finding opportunites for personal growth; acupuncture and Oriental medicine can facilitate this process and be an integral part of a woman's balanced, comfortable life.
If you would like to learn more about how acupuncture can help you, call now for a consultation.Telephone:
516-792-5791 • Email: aculynn@optonline.net