Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) explains acupuncture as a technique for balancing the flow of energy or life force — known as chi or qi (chee) — believed to flow through pathways (meridians) in your body. By inserting needles into specific points along these meridians, acupuncture practitioners believe that your energy flow will re-balance. Western practitioners view the acupuncture points as places to stimulate nerves, muscles and connective tissue. Some believe that this stimulation boosts your body’s natural painkillers.
Acupuncture is used mainly to relieve discomfort associated with a variety of diseases and conditions, including:
Acupuncture and Chinese herbal Medicine have become popular in treating many gynecological and fertility issues. Studies have shown that Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine can be effective in treating a variety of medical conditions that affect fertility. These include:
At Yarrow Holistic Center in West Lafayette, we use modalities such as acupuncture, electrical stimulation, cupping, Chinese herbal Medicine, Western Herbal Medicine, Functional Medicine and Functional Nutrition to help you achieve your wellness goals.
