THE SCIENCE BEHIND ACUPUNCTURE
Acupuncture is a process of penetrating the skin with a very thin need that is then activated through soft movements of the acupuncturist. These acupuncture points are believed to stimulate the central nervous system. This releases chemicals in to the muscles, spinal cord, and brain. Acupuncture points are believed to stimulate the central nervous system. This, in turn, releases chemicals into the muscles, spinal cord, and brain. These biochemical changes may stimulate the body’s natural healing abilities and promote physical and emotional well-being.
WHAT ARE THE HEALTH BENEFITS?
In theory, acupuncture during pregnancy can be used to treat a variety of different pregnancy-related ailments or be used to assist with labor or conception. Potential uses include to:
- Alleviate nausea and vomiting
- Alleviate pain after a surgical birth
- Alleviate pain during labor
- Alleviate panic, stress, and depression during pregnancy
- Assist with general pain and discomfort from pregnancy
- Assist women in conceiving, both naturally and with assisted reproductive technology, such as IVF
- Correct a breech position during pregnancy
- Reduce breast tenderness
- Reduce fatigue
- Reduce headaches
- Reduce heartburn
- Reduce pelvic discomfort
- Treat constipation and hemorrhoids
- Treat sciatica pain
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