Acupuncture Fertility Treatment - Can This Alternative Medicine Really Increase Your Fertility?

Acupuncture as a fertility treatment is something that has only started to be taken seriously in the last 20 or so years. Yet acupuncture has been in use for thousands of years, mainly in China and the far east. It is well documented to be capable of alleviating pain and a host of illnesses, and to promote good health, and now more and more childless couples are turning to it in order to help them conceive a child.

The basic principles of how Western treatments such as IVF and IUI work are fairly well known and easy to understand. They are based on dealing directly with the problem, treating it in such a way as to bring about a cure to that problem without reference to the body as a whole. The idea of effecting a cure for anything by sticking needles in various parts of the body is something that no trained Western medical practitioner would normally give any credence to.

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How effective is acupuncture to enable fertility?

Acupuncture is just one branch of ancient medicinal practice that is perceived to have numerous benefits including treatment for fertility. There have been many other systems of medicine as well, such as Tai chi, Tuina etc. All these systems of medicine are being practiced for thousands of years. Among all these different medicinal practices, the practice of acupuncture has acquired a special place. It has been a very popular form of ancient medicine. It’s history dates back to about 3000 years. The popularity of acupuncture can be ascribed to its benefits.

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The interaction of three Jing-Qi-Shen treasures in Chinese Medicine and Taoism.

Jing is a factor that produces sperm in men. Improve both quality and quantity of sperm.

In addition, it activates the gas flow in the female body, reduced blood flow impedance and improved pregnancy rates.
Acupuncture needling on specific body meridians (energy channels) reduces factors behind blood flow blockage, stimulates appropriate body mechanisms to improve blood flow, and consequently increases the quality and thickness of the uterine lining (due to higher blood flow). Endometrial thickness (a thick uterine lining) increases the success rate of implantation and pregnancy. Additionally, experts from the Peking University Third Hospital in Beijing recommend the inclusion of prescribed Chinese herbs in a fertility improvement program (Guo, Wang & Li, 2011).

By manipulating the meridian system in the body, the rotation of Jing-Qi-Shen, will remove blockages in the body. At that time Jing will work well.

That is the explanation of Chinese medicine, according to the Taoist philosophy of acupuncture for the treatment of infertility

Acupuncture Treatment of Infertility Due To Stress

Stress is responsible for many physical ailments. It can cause infertility too. In fact, the role of stress in stoking infertility has been corroborated even by modern medicine. Stress in the body is manifested by the release of a hormone called Cortisol. As more and more of the hormone is produced the stress level goes on increasing. This can cause low sperm count in male and lack of ovulation in women. However, lack of ovulation is not the only problem in women. Infertility in women can be caused by several other factors too, such as failure of the fertilized egg to implant on the uterus, failure of the egg to move through the fallopian tubes etc. Overall, stress may have a role to play in all these scenarios.

The approach of acupuncture in treating infertility, in this case, revolves around de-stressing. By inserting needles, infertility may be treated in both men and women. In fact this has been corroborated by some scientific studies as well. It has been shown that acupuncture may have a role to play in combating the effect of Cortisole in the body. Acupuncture can trigger the release of endorphins, which are also known as mood alleviating hormones. This may fight the harmful effect of Cortisoleand combat stress.

Treatment of Infertility By Increasing The Flow Of Blood

Lack of blood flow may be responsible in a number of cases of infertility. Lack of blood flow may result in weakening of reproductive systems such as the ovary, uterus and fallopian tubes. In men too, lack of blood flow to different sexual organs may result in lack of libido or sperm count. If blood flow to the penis is not adequate, men may have an erectile problem. So increasing the flow of blood may increase the chances of enhanced sexual prowess in both men and women. Doctors have observed that piercing needles at specific points may have the ability to increase blood flow. This can automatically rejuvenate the specific organ and invigorate your sexual and reproductive capabilities.

Acupuncture Treatment of Infertility Due To Hormonal Imbalance

Hormonal imbalance may as well be one of the main culprits for many women failing to conceive. If the level of progesterone is low, the fertilized egg may fail to implant on the uterus. Hormonal imbalance may also reduce the chance of ovulation. If you have a high level of prolactin in blood, it may inhibit ovulation. The significance of this hormone is that it aids in breast milk production.

Not only in women, in men too, high levels of some hormone or hormonal imbalance may affect production of sperm or sperm motility. Hormonal imbalance can be rectified to a large extent with the help of acupuncture. It has been observed that acupuncture may have the ability to aid or inhibit different glands to produce specific hormones. The effect of acupuncture on the pituitary, hypothalamus and other glands has been studied, and it has been found to be appreciable. So acupuncture may as well have an effect on infertility.

Finding the Right Acupuncturist - Acupuncture Fertility Treatment 

Statistics show that people with fertility problems who use acupuncture in addition to standard medical approaches become pregnant at a significantly higher rate. If you are facing infertility, then it’s time to consider acupuncture, whether in addition to other treatments you are receiving or on its own. Acupuncture enables your body to regulate and balance itself over time without forcing it and causing dangerous side effects.

It is important to speak with your doctor before trying acupuncture. If infertility is related to issues such as endometriosis or pelvic inflammatory disease, then acupuncture may not be as successful in helping with fertility problems.

Read more: Types of Acupuncture Treatments: TCM and ElectroAcupuncture

Comprehensive health program of Energy Medicine

The Natural Synergy system treats strong pain and a multitude of common ailments at its root cause while accelerating the body’s healing response.

Eastern medicine states that the root of all health problems (physical, mental & emotional) can be traced back to energy blockages in our meridian system.

Energy blockages are a result of many external influences such as poor diet, un-natural irritants, chemicals and pollutants.

The meridian system is best described as a network of energy lines.  Each meridian line is dotted with energy points called ‘acupoints’.

Acupoints are like ‘natural reset buttons’ for blocked energy and can be stimulated in a number of ways.

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Acupuncture uses needles, Acupressure uses finger pressure, Electro-Acupuncture uses electricity, and Acu-Acoustic treatment uses Bio-frequencies.

Natural Synergy employs a combination of two Acu-therapies: Acupressure and Acu-Acoustics to extinguish strong pain while accelerating the healing process; much like Electro-Acupuncture but without the pain and discomfort of electric needles.

It's a process called Acu-Frequency​TM.​

You can expect fantastic results with either of these acu-therapies; acupressure or acu-acoustics by itself…

But it turns into a holistic experience if you have some quiet time for deep

relaxation where you can apply both practices together.

And because you can do it by yourself at home you don’t need to spend countless hours (and thousands of dollars) on an acupuncturist.

Natural Synergy applies a simple non-invasive exercise that takes only 3 minutes a day…

Restoring the natural balance within your body; eliminating the root cause of your pain or ailment and maintaining a healthy free-flow of energy.

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