Acupuncture and uterine fibroids: benefits and how it works Uterine fibroids, also called myomas, are benign tumours that develop in or around the uterus. Although they often cause no symptoms, they can cause pelvic pain, heavy bleeding, irregular periods or difficulty conceiving. Faced with these symptoms, many women look for complementary solutions to relieve their …
Are you pregnant and suffering from morning sickness that is spoiling your pregnancy? Acupuncture may help to relieve it, and some people notice an improvement from the first few sessions. The nausea and vomiting that appear early in pregnancy are known as morning sickness. They often appear between the 6th and 16th weeks of pregnancy. …
Anxiety is a feeling that covers several emotional disorders, sometimes including panic attacks and phobias. Some experts believe that biological and psychological links may be the cause of the problem. The main symptoms are sleep disorders (insomnia), excessive tension and nervousness. If you experience prolonged or overly intense anxiety with symptoms that disrupt your everyday …
Pain-free, regular periods are a sign of good health and good hormonal balance, and therefore of a healthy menstrual cycle. In this quiz*, find out what your symptoms say about your general health. You will understand your symptoms and find advice or solutions to improve your quality of life. Experiencing mild symptoms is normal; however, …
Some recent studies of women in Denmark suggest that acupuncture may be of interest in perimenopausal and menopausal women. It may be worthwhile for women who do not wish to take hormone replacement therapy, in consultation with their doctor. Possible improvement in hot flushes after acupuncture sessions. The effects on menopause symptoms Medicine may help …
Weight loss and Chinese medicine: what the science says:Some studies suggest that acupuncture can help regulate two appetite hormones: leptin and ghrelin. By stimulating these 2 hormones, acupuncture can help control appetite and sweet or salty cravings, improve digestion and stimulate the metabolism.It also plays a role in stress management by releasing endorphins. These are …
When should you come for an acupuncture session during assisted reproduction? Patients undergoing assisted reproduction often turn to acupuncture, alongside the care of their medical team. Some studies suggest that it may increase their chances of success. Depending on the patient, preparatory work over several months is needed. Only a personalised assessment makes it possible …
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Acupuncture offers many benefits and may be helpful for fatigue, whether recent or chronic. The patient may feel tired or lacking in drive. The different types of fatigue Lack of energy and lethargy have different causes, and there are different types of fatigue: mental, emotional, physical, adrenal, post-covid (long covid). The causes In Chinese medicine, …
Acupuncture gives a boost to weight loss. Several closely spaced sessions at the start, in the form of a course of treatment, are sometimes needed to trigger this boosting effect on the metabolism. After that, more widely spaced sessions help to maintain the benefits. A personalised assessment makes it possible to work on different areas …
