ACUPUNCTURE CAN HELP DURING PREGNANCY
ACUPUNCTURE FOR MORNING SICKNESS OR HYPEREMESIS GRAVIDARUM Acupuncture can be an effective treatment for morning sickness, which is common during early pregnancy. It can help reduce nausea and vomiting by stimulating specific points on the body that are associated with digestive health and stress relief. Acupuncture can also increase the secretion of ACTH (adrenocorticotropic hormone) from the pituitary gland, which can inhibit the vomiting center and chemoreceptor trigger zone in the brain.
ACUPUNCTURE FOR HYPERTENSION AND PREECLAMPSIA
Acupuncture may help with hypertension during pregnancy, also known as preeclampsia or pregnancy-induced hypertension (PIH), by reducing blood pressure and increasing circulation.
ACUPUNCTURE FOR ANXIETY AND DEPRESSION
Acupuncture can help with anxiety and depression by affecting the nervous system and regulating neurotransmitters and hormones. Acupuncture helps to regulate glutamate receptors, which help the body respond more effectively to neurotransmitters like serotonin and noradrenaline. This could help with anxiety, depression and other mental health conditions. Acupuncture may stimulate the body's production of feel-good hormones and reduce stress hormones like cortisol. This may help relieve depressive symptoms and regulate neuroendocrine balance. Acupuncture may also deactivate the "analytical" brain, which is responsible for anxiety and worry.
ACUPUNCTURE FOR INSOMNIA AND STRESS REDUCTION
Acupuncture can help with insomnia and stress reduction by stimulating specific points on the body that can impact areas of the brain that reduce stress and pain sensitivity. It can also help regulate the body's physiology, including the nervous system and mood chemistry, to promote relaxation and deactivate the analytical brain, which is responsible for anxiety and insomnia. Acupuncture can also increase melatonin production, which can help induce sleep and reduce sleep disruption. Acupuncture can help reduce stress and anxiety for both mother and child.
ACUPUNCTURE FOR LOWER BACK PAIN AND SCIATICA
Acupuncture is the safe and effective non-pharmacological treatment for lower back pain and sciatica during pregnancy. It can stimulate natural anti-inflammatory and muscle relaxation productions to help reduce inflammation, relax the lower back muscles, and change the nervous system's perception of pain. Research indicates that acupuncture can be more effective than physiotherapy for lower back pain during pregnancy.
ACUPUNCTURE FOR MAINTAINING HEALTHY PREGNANCY
Acupuncture is a safe and cost-effective technique that can help with a variety of pregnancy symptoms and prepare the body for labor and delivery.
ACUPUNCTURE FOR BREECH BABY POSITION
Acupuncture and Moxibustion treatments can help turn a breech baby to a head-down position.
ACUPUNCTURE FOR INDUCTION OF LABOR AND PREPARATION OF LABOR
Acupuncture can help to promote relaxation, reduce stress and anxiety, and stimulate the production of hormones that are necessary for cervical ripening. It is also associated with a lower rate of medical interventions, shorter labor, and improved maternal satisfaction with the birth experience.
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