uncture has stirred images of zither music
(i.e. a stringed instrument having 30 to 40 strings over a
shallow horizontal soundboard and played with pick and
fingers), darkened rooms and incense burning. Toss in the added
visual of needles sticking in the flesh and surely, no one in
their right mind would consider venturing into this alien world
seeking Oriental magic to improve their health and general well
being.
Of course, the answer is yes. People have sought and will
continue to seek traditional Chinese treatments and have been
rewarded with better health. On the other hand, going into this
new world of treatment many may are worried about the pain they
may have to experience in order to attain a higher level of
health but rest assured being stuck with acupuncture needles
produces only a momentary twinge that soon disappears. However,
a common side effect is an occasional light bruise that may
remain on the treated area for short time.
In a nutshell, the basic principal behind acupuncture is one of
energy flow. Channels of energy, known as meridians, flow
through and over the surface of the body and whenever any
impedance to this free flow of energy occurs it results in
pain, illness and disease. Some areas of the body end up with
too much energy while others no longer have enough.
The placing of needles on various “points” assists in opening
up the blocked areas and according to modern scientific theory,
the needles stimulate the nervous system into releasing
chemicals into the muscles, brain and spinal cord which help
the body to heal itself.
Better Suited for Individuals with Functional Disorders
Acupuncture and infertility are akin to hand and glove when it
comes to couples having functional rather than structural
infertility issues. A good example of a structural infertility
problem would be a woman with a damaged fallopian tube. On the
other hand, couples having functional infertility would have a
much higher rate of success by supplementing their standard
medical treatment with acupuncture. As time passes, there has
been a growing acceptance of acupuncture and infertility where
acupuncture has been found to help in treating infertility.
In fact, acupuncture is increasingly being seen as a viable
alternative in treating infertility problems; as a viable and
complementary therapy in treating infertility. Acupuncture can
also be used as a stand-alone infertility treatment in couples
who experience a functional problem such as irregular
ovulation. It has also been useful for some couples
experiencing structural problems like a blocked sperm duct.
Some treatments may also be augmented with Chinese herbs aimed
at infertility.
The debate has been ongoing as to why acupuncture works for
many couples in treating infertility and will probably continue
for some time. However, the bottom line is that it has been
shown to help regulate the body’s system by improving blood
flow to the reproductive organs and by helping to stabilize
hormone levels. As a result, acupuncture has helped infertility
in both men and women because by increasing ovarian function in
females and the production of sperm in males.
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