Tuesday, November 27, 2012

Acupuncture and FSD (female sexual dysfunction)


Acupuncture and Female Sexual Dysfunction
Female sexual dysfunction (FSD) includes disturbances in the sexual response cycle resulting in marked distress and interpersonal difficulty capable of altering quality of life adversely. FSD is a common phenomenon affecting up to 26%–71% of the general female population! The umbrella term FSD subsumes four disorders: 
(1) hypoactive sexual desire disorder - effective treatments for HSDD are lacking;
(2) female sexual arousal disorder - pharmaceuticals have not been shown to be effective for women; 
(3) orgasmic disorder; and 
(4) sexual pain disorder.
Hypoactive sexual desire disorder (HSDD) is the most common and clinically significant sexual com- plaint in women. 

I read a pilot study that assessed immediate and longer-term effects of acupuncture quantitatively on symptoms related to female sexual dysfunction, using global- and specific-symptom instruments.
Results of acupuncture for treating FSD:
Sexual desire improved as identified by two instruments,
Psychological symptoms were also reduced, and
Acupuncture reduced anxiety, reduced sexual dysfunction, and improved urogenital symptoms.

This study suggests benefit from acupuncture treatment for several aspects of Female Sexual Dysfunction.  Women should be aware that, for those who do not want or who cannot tolerate hormone therapy, lifestyle changes, or counseling for FSD, acupuncture may be an acceptable alternative treatment. Furthermore, declines in mental health associated with FSD may also be responsive to acupuncture. 

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Monday, November 26, 2012

My annual fundraiser benefactor: The Cat Care Society

This year during my annual holiday fundraising drive, I will donate $5 from each acupuncture treatment that I give to the Cat Care Society.  You need to check this great place out: http://www.catcaresociety.org and Like them on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/CatCareSociety?fref=ts.  My husband and I love their work and take our cats to their clinic when they need health care.  Our cat Annie just received most excellent dental care there.  When you walk in you are greeted by the most lovely, outgoing and friendly cats you can imagine - especially my husband and I since both of our kitties are extremely shy.

So call me and schedule your I-need-a-holiday-season-balancing acupuncture treatment and/or herbs.  Reduce your stress; I have herbs for that too.  Enhance your immune system so you don't catch the flu; I have herbs for that too.  Resolve your allergies, PMS, pain, sleep issues and more!  Plus, two more recent conceptions demonstrate once more that acupuncture/Chinese Medicine can successfully treat fertility challenges!

Call 303-947-6224 or email DrMLucas@AcupunctureWoman.com to set up an appointment.

Insurance billing: As a service to you, we find out whether or not your health insurance covers acupuncture and when it does we bill your insurance.  There are plans that cover it, some pay for unlimited visits.  Why not be healthier?  That's what the insurance company realizes - preventing surgeries, the use of expensive pain killers, and your having to have medical procedures saves them (and you!) money.  And even preventing the common cold saves your employer money.

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Tuesday, October 30, 2012

Acupuncture and Parkison's disease

This is an interesting article that mentions the "temporary" effects of acupuncture on some of the symptoms of Parkinson's disease.  What's fascinating though is that they can tell that acupuncture affects the brain but don't go the next step toward how it can change your brain, your immune system, your reproductive system, etc. That's partly because it's just a blurb probably not written by a practitioner of Chinese Medicine so is not complete.  But it's a start and good information for people to know. Acupuncture affects the brain!

http://www.oregonlive.com/health/index.ssf/2012/10/drs_oz_and_roizen_acupuncture.html


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Thursday, October 4, 2012

Scalp acupuncture shown effective for treating vascular dementia

A study published in the Journal of Acupuncture and Tuina Science concluded that  acupuncture is beneficial for the treatment of vascular demential. Vascular dementia is caused by brain damage due to impaired blood flow to the brain.  Dementia is most commonly seen after a stroke or a series of mini-strokes.  But, any condition that reduces blood flow, and thereby oxygen, to the brain may cause vascular dementia.  The acupuncture substantially improved cognition and the overall condition of the patients suffering from vascular dementia including their performance of daily activities, mental state, and social behavior.



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Wednesday, October 3, 2012

Acupuncture and herbs found to work for those who want to lose weight.


A study by Sui et. al. in Obesity Reviews concludes that acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine are “more effective than placebo or lifestyle modification in reducing body weight.” The researchers note that acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine have fewer side effects than the pharmaceutical obesity medications including fenfluramine yet the acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine demonstrate similar efficacy.The authors note that, “The use of western anti-obesity drugs has been limited by side effects including mood changes, suicidal thoughts, and gastrointestinal or cardiovascular complications. The effectiveness and safety of traditional Chinese medicine including Chinese herbal medicine (CHM) and acupuncture provide an alternative established therapy for this medical challenge."

As a service to you, we find out whether or not your health insurance covers acupuncture and when it does we bill your insurance.  There are plans that cover it, some pay for unlimited visits.  Why not be healthier?  That's what the insurance company realizes - preventing surgeries, the use of expensive pain killers, and your having to have medical procedures saves them (and you!) money.  And even preventing the common cold saves your employer money.

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Tuesday, October 2, 2012

Ovarian cyst pain gone. Acupuncture works!

One of yesterday's patients said: "My ovarian cyst pain had become intolerable. I was willing to let my doctor do anything she had to do to that ovary to make the pain go away.  Now, since I've been seeing you it's gone.  Thank you; you are amazing!"  
It's Chinese Medicine that is amazing.  Ovarian cyst pain, low to no libido, PMS, fertility issues? By the way, PMS is not "normal" - a "normal" period is one without any cramping, bloating, moodiness and yes, you can have that kind of period.
Call me 303-947-6224 or email DrMLucas@AcupunctureWoman.com.

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Monday, October 1, 2012

Depression: It doesn't have to be so sad

If you have a tendency to be depressed/sad or are taking anti-depressant medication, Chinese Medicine will help you. Emotional issues are one of my favorite things to treat in my practice because I know how the various Chinese Medicine therapies can help people come up out of the dark spiral of depression and anxiety ... even unfounded fears.  We can inherit those tendencies and don't even feel like they are "right" for our lives.  Give me a call!  303-947-6224 or email DrMLucas@AcupunctureWoman.com.  I can help your Spirit rise.
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