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Acupuncture for PMS Relief
Almost every woman in the US experiences some combination of symptoms known as Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) or PMDD (Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder). Just because it is common, though, doesn’t mean that it is healthy. Nor does it mean that women have to endure it each month either. PMS occurs approximately one week before a woman begins her menstrual flow, and can result in a variety of symptoms. These include: bloating, acne, moodiness, digestive upset, food cravings, irritability, weight fluctuation, cramping, pelvic pain and sleep problems. PMS symptoms can vary in range from mild to so severe that they significantly disrupt a woman’s life.
From a Chinese medical perspective, PMS and PMDD are caused by a block or stagnation of energy, or qi, in a woman’s body. This lack of smooth energy and blood flow causes irregular hormonal fluctuations and a build up of symptoms which finally release when menstruation starts. Acupuncture and Chinese herbs, combined with better diet and exercise can dramatically reduce the severity of PMS. Chinese medicine helps regulate imbalances in hormonal cycles and promotes relaxation to combat symptoms worsened by stress.
Chinese medical practitioners work with each patient
to rebalance and smooth out qi and blood flow so she can
experience a menstrual cycle with minimal or no pain,
discomfort and emotional stress. Treatments are designed
one-on-one for each patient to target her individual causes
and symptoms of premenstrual suffering.
