During the seasonal changes between summer and fall, various patients experience sinus inflammation with severe frontal headache, nasal congestion, difficulty breathing, red and teary eyes and sneezing. In some patients, this has also triggered Trigeminal Neuralgia (facial pain). Acupuncture treatments to help open up nasal passages, get rid of headache, clear redness from the eyes and stop sneezing has helped patients to feel better. Acupuncture has anti-inflammation properties. It can definitely help with pain relief and improve breathing.
From Simi Rahman R.Acu
Some common acupuncture points used to treat sinus issues or allergic rhinitis include:
Bitong (EM7)
Yingxiang (LI20)
Hegu (LI4)
Quchi (LI11)
Juliao (ST3)
Yangbai (GB14)
Fenglong (ST40)
Shangxing (GV23)
Sibai (ST2)
Zanzhu (BI2)
Symptoms like bloating, constipation, diarrhea, nausea, cramping, and abdominal pain are an indication that things are not moving through the digestive tract efficiently. The root cause of many digestive issues is often chronic stress, improper diet, poor sleep habits, and other lifestyle issues.
Acupuncture helps by balancing the gut-brain axis and the nervous system to reduce stress, which in turn improves digestive function. One of the side effects of an overactive sympathetic nervous system is decreased digestive function. Acupuncture also help reduce pain and inflammation which helps regulate stomach acid and promote peristalsis.
Acupuncture can help with the following digestive issues (and others):
Bloating
Constipation
Diarrhea
Nausea and vomiting
Abdominal pain
IBS
Crohn’s disease
Acid reflux
Ulcerative colitis
1) Menstrual Health
Acupuncture encourages the blood to flow more freely, helping to regulate cycles and alleviate the cramps, headaches, and other pains often associated with menstruation.
2) Menopause and Perimenopause
Traditional Chinese Medicine is very effective for treating menopausal symptoms including hot flashes, night sweats, vaginal dryness, heart palpitations, anxiety, and insomnia. Acupuncture offers a safe and natural solution to the hormonal fluctuations all women experience.
3) Fertility
Endometriosis and an irregular menstrual cycle are both key factors in female infertility. Acupuncture treatments direct blood flow to the reproductive organs and help regulate menstrual cycles.
4) Pregnancy and postpartum support
Acupuncture can relieve the lower back and pelvic discomfort associated with pregnancy, as well as the morning sickness. After delivery, many women find acupuncture treatments essential for rebuilding their Qi and blood, increasing their milk supply, and dealing with postpartum depression.