Some may think that their menstrual cycle can only tell them whether they are pregnant or not. However, we can learn so much about our bodies from a period cycle!
Acupuncture and Eastern Medicine view menstruation as a monthly report card for your health, which can be used as a vital diagnostic window in your overall well-being.
A smooth, regular cycle is a good sign that your internal systems are flowing and communicating properly. Disruptions in timing, pain, or flow can point to deeper imbalances.
Every aspect of your period gives us clues:
- Timing: early, late, irregular?
- Color: pale, dark, purplish?
- Amount: heavy, light, spotty?
- Pain: dull, sharp, crampy?
For example, if you have late periods that are scanty and spotting, this can indicate the yin —the feminine aspect of the yin/yang balance in your body— needs more support or building.
Irregular periods could be due to a liver qi (energy) imbalance. By utilizing specific acupuncture points we can unblock this energy meridian to allow for a more consistent flow.
Excessive or heavy bleeding with bright red or even purplish color views this as the blood and heat needing cooling and moving.
In addition to diet and lifestyle adjustments, acupuncture tailored to the root cause of menstrual irregularities can be beneficial to reestablishing a positive baseline.
Many patients report having less menstrual symptoms by their next cycle after incorporating acupuncture into their treatment plan.
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This information, along with a thorough consultation, can provide the clues for your acupuncturist to make a correct diagnosis for treatment.
Acupuncture specifically works by restoring internal balance by helping blood flow smoothly, nourishing the organs involved, and regulating hormones naturally.
Understanding your period is powerful. With acupuncture and lifestyle support, you can feel more connected, less confused, and totally in tune with your body.
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