Pre Menstrual Syndrome 46 – Pre Menstrual Syndrome (PMS) and acupuncture
Premenstrual syndrome effects over 70% to 90% of women before of menopause in the U.S. and fewer women in Southeast Asia due to their difference in lifestyle and social structure. Premenstrual syndrome is defined as the function defective ovaries related to the menstrual cycle of women, the effects of the status of women physically and emotionally, and sometimes interfere with daily activities such as result of hormonal fluctuation. The syndrome occurs one to two weeks before menstruation and then decreases when the period starts. In this article, discuss how to use Chinese herbs to treat premenstrual syndrome.
I. Definition
Acupuncture is an ancient form of treatment that has been used to relieve the tension in any area of the body caused by qi and blood stagnation in Chinese medicine.
II. What acupuncture effects women with pre-menstrual syndrome
1. Liver qi and blood stagnation
Chinese herbalists believe that the vast majority of women with premenstrual syndrome are caused by liver qi stagnation or blood or both. Therefore, using the needle in the specific area (electric current can sometimes be used for a more effective stimulation), which helps to release and improve liver function resulting in decreased symptoms of PMS.
2. Release stress
By stimulating the circulation of the body, helps to relax the nervous system, resulting in reducing depression, insomnia, fatigue and anxiety.
3. Yin and Yang Qi
Yin and yang qi natural energy in the human body. Chinese herbalists believe that PMS is sometimes caused by an imbalance the yin and the yang qi in the body of women. By restoring the balance of physical energy that uses a time of stimulation, which helps improve hormonal balance in the woman's body before ovulation resulting in the elimination of PMS syndrome.
4. Pains and cramps
Acupuncture also helps to revive menstrual pain and cramps caused by the active muscles in the abdominal region, releasing the stagnation of qi and blood is in helping to relax muscles and lower abdominal pain and cramps.
5. Renal failure
Renal failure causes water retention in the body of women with premenstrual syndrome. The Acupuncture helps restore kidney function by stimulating more fluid secretion resulting in the elimination of toxins through the secretion urine.
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“Let Take Care Your Health, Your Health Will Take Care You” Kyle J. Norton
I have been studying natural remedies for disease prevention for over 20 years and working as a financial consultant since 1990. Master degree in Mathematics, teaching and tutoring math at colleges and universities before joining insurance industries. Part time Health and entertainment Article Writer.
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