You’ve had lab work done…now what?
An acupuncturist trained in functional medicine can review labs through a whole-body lens.
What this means is that rather than waiting for numbers to become “abnormal,” we’ll look for trends from one round of testing to another and subtle imbalances so we can support your body before symptoms escalate.
This differs from a conventional medicine approach, which often waits until values fall outside the clinical range before taking action.
How can acupuncture help my bloodwork?
Bodies don’t heal when they are stuck in fight or flight mode. Acupuncture is the best neuro-modulator, meaning it can shift the body into the rest and digest mode.
Let’s walk through some specific examples of lab work results and how acupuncture can address them.
Labwork Result 1: Low platelets
Let’s say you bruise like a peach, experience slow wound healing, and receive back bloodwork with low platelet numbers. Your acupuncturist will probably work with your essence or jing of the kidney organs to restore the body’s balance.
Labwork Result 2: High white blood cell count
Or you may have high white blood cells indicating inflammation and immune activation, which can point to the presence of an external pathogen or heat in the body.
Acupuncture can work to clear the heat and release the pathogen, then reflecting healthier cell numbers.
Labwork Result 3: Low Red blood cell count
Another example could be someone with low red blood cells or hemoglobin with fatigue and shortness of breath. Blood and qi building foods, acupuncture treatments and lifestyle changes can get you feeling better immediately.
Even those experiencing fatigue/dehydration from an electrolyte imbalance could benefit tremendously from acupuncture as this is viewed as a body fluid or yin deficiency.
Whatever symptoms or current bloodwork you are presented with, acupuncture can support the body in natural healing.
If you’re curious how acupuncture can help, get in touch with our office and let’s start with an initial consultation.