Premenstrual syndrome takes its toll on so many women. Acupuncture offers the ability to reduce abdominal discomfort, bloating, breast tenderness, mood swings, irritability, sadness, and migraines, to name a few. The treatment is safe, with no side effects.
Premenstrual Syndrome: How Does Acupuncture Help?
Something very specific happens to a woman’s body each month as she prepared to have her period. In Chinese medicine terms we call it Liver Qi Stagnation. It changes a woman’s pulse, and affects a host of physical and emotional conditions in her body and mind. This is a natural and appropriate change.
However, if the Qi stagnation is too strong it triggers intense versions of the symptoms listed above. For example, mild breast tenderness or mild irritability before your period is normal, but severe breast tenderness or intense irritability is not normal. Excess Liver Qi stagnation is the culprit.
Acupuncture treatment for premenstrual syndrome focuses on reducing the monthly surge in Liver Qi stagnation. It’s like getting a tune-up for your car, and having the engine run smoothly again. With a balanced level of Qi flow before the period, PMS symptoms will be mild and manageable.
How It Works
There are specific acupuncture points that help the body regulate Qi flow. These points are used in the treatment of premenstrual syndrome. The Chinese “Liver” is in charge of keeping Qi flowing through the body.
Certain triggers cause the Liver to stop functioning ideally in it’s Qi moving capacity. One trigger is a woman’s oncoming period. Another trigger is stress. Using acupuncture points to motivate the Liver to do it’s job of moving Qi is the single best way to reduce the unpleasant symptoms of Liver Qi stagnation.
What To Expect
Acupuncture for premenstrual syndrome has the added benefit of being a great stress reduction treatment. Since we are focusing your treatment on getting the Liver Qi to move, you will not only have less PMS symptoms, you will feel less stress!
The treatments themselves are extremely relaxing. Many of our patients fall asleep on the table during treatment. You will wake feeling refreshed and rejuvenated. Your sleep will improve and you will have more energy.
If you suffer from PMS, BOOK NOW online or give us a call at 919-819-8113. Our treatments will reduce your PMS with long lasting results.
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