WOMEN’S HEALTH

Traditional Chinese Medicine recognises women’s particular health issues and has been treating them for centuries. Western science now recognises the role that acupuncture can play and as a result it is widely used not only in acupuncture clinics but also in conventional medical settings, such as fertility clinics and maternity hospitals, around the world.

The benefits of acupuncture are that it:

• Treats underlying hormonal fluctuations
• Works with the woman’s natural cycle and constitution
• Can eliminate or reduce the need for painkillers and other drugs
• Can avoid or ease medical interventions (e.g. caesarians, medical inductions) in the case of delivery
• Can be used alongside conventional treatments and medications
• Has no side effects, and is low risk

Conditions that can respond well are listed below. The most common condition treated by Root & Branch Acupuncture is infertility, followed by pre-birth treatments and induction.

Those interested in reading more about the use of acupuncture during pregnancy might wish to visit http://acupuncture.rhizome.net.nz/. This site belongs to one of the world’s foremost practitioners, lecturers and authors on the subject of acupuncture and pregnancy.

Any questions?
Contact Mairi Caughey
Dip Ac, CAc, Lic Ac (Nanjing)
087 2888096