How Acupuncture Can Help with Fertility
One of the most common reasons people seek out Acupuncture and Functional Medicine in our Charlotte, North Carolina clinic is for reproductive health. At Deep Roots Natural Medicine, we use the power of Traditional Chinese Medicine and acupuncture to improve hormonal health and fertility in men and women.
It’s much more common than you think! Many people assume that women trying to get pregnant only get acupuncture if they are having issues– but that’s not always the case. Acupuncture is an inherently beneficial treatment that facilitates multiple health benefits and ultimately is very successful at relaxing people who are ready to grow or start their families.
How is Infertility Viewed from a TCM Standpoint?
In Traditional Chinese Medicine, infertility typically occurs due to what is described in the philosophy as disrupted vital balance and blockages in the Qi energy and Blood circulation flow. Acupuncture needling is one of a number of energy balancing techniques used to treat these imbalances. Also included are various techniques like Chinese Herbal Medicine, moxibustion, gua sha, massage and cupping. These techniques are used to direct your body’s own natural energy to areas that are unbalanced.
How Can Acupuncture Help Women Get Pregnant?
Reduce stress. Stress, depression and mood related issues are known to impact fertility in women. Plus, high levels of cortisol have been linked to miscarriages. The best way to approach your fertility from the start, is to get a hold of your stress and make acupuncture a part of your wellness routine. The research says that acupuncture is excellent at reducing stress and cortisol. Regular exercise, someone trusted to talk to, a healthy diet and targeted supplementations are also great ways to help reduce stress. We’re always happy to work with you and find a customized solution.
Regulate hormonal imbalances. We wrote an entire blog last month on how acupuncture can help with a healthy menstruation cycle. Menstruation, the entire hormonal process that is part of it, and the ripple effects that it has on women’s health has massive implications on overall wellness and fertility. It’s so important to have balanced hormones and there’s a body of evidence and research that supports acupuncture being a safe and effective way to regulate and manage hormonal imbalances.
Increase blood flow to the uterus and ovaries. You heard that right! Western medical research studies have been trying to understand why acupuncture is so impactful, and part of the reason acupuncture can be so helpful with fertility is because there are a variety of points where acupuncture needles can be placed that actively help facilitate increased blood flow to key organs involved in fertility. With better circulation and reduction of stagnation, your fertility outcomes have the potential to benefit greatly!
Wait! What About For Men?
Listen up men, acupuncture can help you too! Not only can it help improve circulation, reduce your stress, balance YOUR hormones (like testosterone, thyroid, etc.) but there’s also some research that suggests that acupuncture treatments can help improve sperm health and quality. There are no downsides to improving sperm health, it can definitely help speed up fertility! In tandem with your partner’s efforts, you can use acupuncture as a team to improve both of your fertility!
At Deep Roots Natural Medicine, we’re here to support you with your natural health needs. Don’t hesitate, reach out to us today and see how we can help you. There are solutions to help you on your path towards fertility and starting or growing your family. To work on cultivating a healthy hormonal balance, visit our website and schedule a In-Office or Virtual Consultation today!
