07 Sep

Male Infertility: A Holistic Approach

  Good News Study Shows That Acupuncture May Help Male Infertility. According to a study published in the July issue of Fertility and Sterility acupuncture may help some men improve the quality of their sperm as well as helping to improve sperm count and over come structural abnormalities in the sperm. The study of 28 […]

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06 Sep

anxiety and Stress of Pregnancy

Psychological issues The most common symptoms we treat at Turning Point Acupuncture are worry, anxiety,depression and overall tension. All pregnant women are concerned about their pregnancy and the transition happening in her life. As a New Yorker she is probably also juggling a hectic schedule of appointments and responsibilities. At the very least, acupuncture is […]

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06 Sep

Fatigue of pregnancy

Fatigue Because of the intense demand placed on the mother’s resources by the growing fetus, all pregnant women experience fatigue. While nothing can substitute for sleep and a nourishing diet, acupuncture ensures that the internal organs are functioning optimally, that the Qi is flowing freely without blockages and that there is a harmonious balance of […]

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06 Sep

Morning Sickness Nausea

Morning Sickness The first trimester is often accompanied by morning sickness marked by nausea and sometimes vomiting. The symptom is a reflection of an underlying Qi imbalance in the digestive function of the internal organs. Often it can be attributed to the spleen organ system. The spleen is particularly sensitive to worry. This condition is […]

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06 Sep

Back Pain and Sciatica of Pregnancy

Back Pain and Sciatica Back pain and sciatica from mechanical compression are common complaints in pregnancy especially in the later months. Up to ¾ of women experience some form of this discomfort.  The pain can interfere with sleep. Here again is an instance in which acupuncture treatment can relieve the discomfort when medication is not […]

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06 Sep

Rhinitis of pregnancy

Rhinitis of pregnancy The significant nasal congestion that accompanies some women’s pregnancy is a hormonal effect. In fact, some women on birth control pills also have this reaction. Since most decongestant medications are contraindicated in pregnancy, this is another condition for which acupuncture is applicable.

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06 Sep

Baby Breech

A fascinating use of Chinese Medicine in pregnancy is its role in turning a fetus that is presenting breech, i.e., feet first. The technique is most effective between the 28th and 34th week, up to 36 weeks of pregnancy. The optimal time for effectiveness is 32-34 weeks. Past the 36th week there is usually not […]

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06 Sep

Post-partum disorders

Acupuncture for Post-partum disorders  When time is possible, the new mother should be encouraged to get acupuncture treatment after delivery. The restoration of her own health is imperative for her own well being and for her ability to be present for her newborn. Among the conditions that acupuncture can address after birth are: Fatigue Postpartum […]

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06 Sep

azoospermia: Effect of acupuncture study

Farnoosh Bidouee, Ali Shamsa, Mohsen Jalali Department of Urology, Mashad University of Medical Sciences, Ghaem Medical Center, Mashad, Iran ====================================== The effect of acupuncture on male infertility, especially on the azoospermic male, is challenging and is a matter of debate.  Here, we present a case of an azoospermic male in whom spermatogenesis occurred and he […]

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06 Sep

Male Infertility: Chinese medicine approach

Male infertility refers to the inability of a male to achieve a pregnency in a fertile female. In humans it accounts for 40-50% of all infertility. Male infertility is commonly due to deficiencies in the semen, and semen quality is used as a surrogate measure of male fecundity. The volume of the semen sample, approximate number […]

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