Acupuncture

Acupuncture is term that describes alternative medicine techniques that stimulate various anatomical points on the body. Studies have shown that acupuncture can complement medical therapies and may cause changes in the nervous system, endocrine system and circulatory system. Acupuncture involves the insertion of a very fine needle (approximately the width of 3 human hairs) into specific areas that lead to a reduction in sympathetic (“flight or fight”) nervous system activity. Patients often report feeling deeply relaxed during an acupuncture session. Physiological changes include the release of beta-endorphins (nature’s feel-good chemical) from the brain, which helps support communications of the hypothalamic-pituitary-ovarian endocrine axis. Treatments can also be focused on improving blood circulation, with particular emphasis on diverting blood flow to the reproductive organs.

At the first session, your practitioner will ask in-depth questions about your reproductive health, as well as numerous questions related to your general wellness, including stress levels, diet, exercise, sleep patterns and digestive complaints. If you would like to pursue acupuncture as a complement to your medical therapy at Laurel Fertility Care, please contact us for referrals.


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