"Women's" issues and Chinese Medicine: herbs better than bc pills in some cases

This study's title is about pelvic pain and Chinese Medicine but it lists other issues that are resolved by acupuncture and/or herbs and that may require more study so that these therapies are more accessible to women. There is NO reason to suffer through what we commonly call "women's issues".
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http://www.asianscientist.com/health-medicine/rcog-opinion-paper-acupuncture-herbal-medicine-relieves-chronic-pelvic-pain-2012/

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Mei Zen Cosmetic Acupuncture - Revitalize!

In San Fran teaching Mei Zen Cosmetic Acupuncture. also teaching practitioners how to more effectively treat fertility issues.

More evidence that Acupuncture/Chinese Medicine helps those with fertility challenges

I keep reading study results like this one and don't understand why more couples don't consider a natural medicine either before they start on hormonal and physical procedures or in conjunction with them. All hormonal and physical procedures cause more qi and blood stagnation so why not combat that using acupuncture?! Additionally, research has demonstrated that women who undergo hormonal procedures are at a higher risk for certain gynecological cancers. I've said this for years: our hormonal systems are BASIC to our existence, they don't tolerate hormonal intervention very well. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2012-01-traditional-chinese-medicine-fertility-treatments.html

Chinese herbs shown effective for treating fertility issues!

A recent study from the Adelaide University titled “Efficacy of Traditional Chinese Herbal Medicine in the management of female infertility: A systematic review” found that that “Chinese herbal therapy improved pregnancy rates as much as 2-fold in just a 4-month period in comparison with Western Medical fertility drug therapy or IVF.”

Digestive issues during pregnancy successfully treated with acupuncture

This study further demonstrates that acupuncture during pregnancy is a good thing! We know that Chinese Medicine successfully treats fertility issues and women should continue treatment during and AFTER their pregnancy. Building and delivering another human being is the hardest thing your body will ever do on its own. Get treatment to rebuild your qi, blood, and immune system after delivery. I'll babysit!! http://www.medindia.net/news/healthwatch/Safety-Concerns-for-Acupuncture-in-Dyspepsia-During-Pregnancy-93508-1.htm

Your First Fertility Choice - Chinese Medicine as in vitro fertility treatments are tied to risk of ovarian cancer

Reported today in the Denver Post from the journal Human Reproduction: women whose ovaries are stimulated to produce extra eggs for in vitro fertilization have an increased risk of ovarian cancer later in life. The long-term risk for ovarian tumors is twice as high among women who undergo stimulation for in vitro fertilization compared with women who don't undergo such treatments to boost fertility. Lead researcher Professor Flora van Leeuwen said "If we find out that women who receive large doses of ovarian-stimulating drugs are at a greater risk for ovarian cancer, then these women would need to be in formed about these risks when continuing IVF treatment." Further research will be conducted to see if there is a connection between the risk of cancer and the number of IVF treatment cycles.

From a Chinese Medicine standpoint this is fascinating in that I have been telling my fertility patients for years that these medical procedures do two things: they create havoc in your hormonal system AND and they create qi and blood stagnation. What are tumors in Chinese Medicine? Qi and blood stagnation. And now this research shows that is true.

This is another example of how our bodies reject fooling around with our hormonal systems. Another example is the connection between Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) in peri-menopausal women and the risk of cancer. And, in this case also, hot flashes and other symptoms or conditions that women deal with during this time of life can be successfully and safely treated using Chinese Medicine.

A third example of hormonal control is birth control pills. These have always been associated with a greater risk of blood clots and, in my humble opinion, are one of the reasons for this rash of fertility issues. If one begins to take hormones at 14 years old and takes them for 15 years, I wonder how it is thinkable that the body would then immediately go into a "normal" state to get pregnant.

There are natural, healthy ways to get the bodies of women AND men ready to conceive and support a successful pregnancy. Yes, MEN. The successful conception rate in my practice went up 30 to 40% when I insisted that the male partner also be treated. It's true .... getting pregnant is not all about the female.

Ingredients: now triclosan in toothpaste may affect the thyroid

I just read an interesting report about a chemical called triclosan that is in some toothpastes - the ones that say "anti-gingivitis". Turns out that, in animal studies, the triclosan negatively impacts the thyroid that controls some hormones, weight, mood, and energy. Another thing to watch out for - it's clearly on the label in the Drugs Facts box.

Obviously the other big thing to watch for is hormones, especially estrogens, in meats and dairy. Studies recommend that if you can only afford to eat partial organic, eat organic meat and dairy products to reduce hormone load. One of my theories about the crazy amount of fertility challenges that we see today is that the people - men and women - have been eating too much estrogen. Who knew back when they were children that foods contain hormones? Or that shampoos and other cosmetic items contained parabens that can turn estrogenic inside the body even though you are putting them on the body (the skin is a living organ that takes in chemicals).

Speaking of the skin, if you want to look great for the holidays and New Year, try Mei Zen Cosmetic Acupuncture. It is absolutely the most healthy and safe option for cosmetic work. And, it improves your general health!

Acupuncture: just one therapy in the system of Traditional Chinese Medicine

Acupuncture is but one of the therapies available in the system of medicine that is called Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). Practitioners also offer Chinese herbal prescriptions, gua sha &/or tuina (both manual therapies), cupping, nutritional advice according to the theory of TCM and energetics of food, QiGong (I give all of my patients a QiGong CD in which I guide you through moving the qi through your body and storing it in your lower dantian/belly), take-home acupuncture tacks or bio-ceramic balls, and I am excited to announce that I will be adding cold laser as an energetic/electrical therapy for pain and cosmetic work soon! In CO, our title "licensed acupuncturist" does not reflect our full scope of the medical practice. It is a limiting title for those of us who practice a system of medicine rather than one therapy.