Acupuncture in cAlgary
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WHat can Acupuncture Treat?
Fertility Acupuncture
Natural fertility support to optimize each step on the conception process, from ovulation to implantation, endometrial thickening to embryo quality.
painful periods
Acupuncture is effective in significantly reducing occurrence of period cramps for the following reasons:
1) Acupuncture increases blood flow and oxygen supply to the uterine muscle, which has a lowering effect on the chemicals that cause period cramps
2) Acupuncture regulates your hormones and cycle regularity
3) Acupuncture increases a sense of well - being and reduces the effects of stress on our bodies
4) Acupuncture encourages the release of endogenous opioids (the bodies natural pain killers)
PCOS
Polycystic ovarian syndrome or PCOS can be a cause of infertility as well as many unwanted symptoms, such as irregualr cycles, unwanted hair growth, acne and weight gain. Acupuncture and Chinese medicine can be a natural way to increase your fertility, promote ovulation and reduce the symptoms of PCOS.