Cervical ripening is when the cervix prepares for the birth of the child. The cervix softens and stretches which is necessary for labour. Research has shown that ... Read More
Pregnancy and Women's Health
Acupuncture for varicose veins during pregnancy
Chinese herbs and acupuncture for varicose veins have been used for centuries and now more western women are seeking help with varicose veins during ... Read More
Acupuncture for Heartburn during Pregnancy
Acupuncture can be very effective for heartburn in pregnancy. Heartburn is a particular problem in the 3rd trimester and can be so severe that women cannot sleep without ... Read More
Acupuncture for Carpal Tunnel during Pregnancy
Research has demonstrated that acupuncture for carpal tunnel is an effective treatment and acupuncture has no adverse complications such as median nerve scarring as a ... Read More
Acupuncture for Leg Cramps during Pregnancy
Leg cramps will most likely be seen in the calf muscles and are common in the third trimester of pregnancy.Acupuncture for leg cramps is a safe and effective ... Read More
Acupuncture for Painful Periods
Painful periods is very common and in fact many women think that it is normal to have period pain. Acupuncture for painful periods has been used for centuries and in ... Read More
Acupuncture for Bleeding between Periods
Bleeding between periods which is sometimes called spotting should be reviewed by a doctor in case it is due to uterine fibroids or polyps of the cervix or uterus. ... Read More
Acupuncture for Insomnia during Pregnancy
Women who may have suffered from insomnia prior to becoming pregnant can sometimes experience that the problem becomes worse during pregnancy and other women may ... Read More
Chinese herbs and Acupuncture for Late Periods
Late periods are by the medical definition late when they are longer than 30 days between cycles and in some instances can be 40-50 days late.If there is just one ... Read More
Acupuncture and Chinese Herbs for Constipation during Pregnancy
Many women who never have had constipation can then experience it during the course of their pregnancy. The hormones progesterone and oestrogen have an effect on smooth ... Read More