by urban-acupuncture | Apr 1, 2017 | Acupuncture
IUI and Acupuncture
Acupuncture along with IUI support is claimed to increases the possibility of a healthy pregnancy. However, specialists recommend that these treatments should start ninety days before the procedure. In case that is not possible, treatments should begin as soon as possible.
While fertility medications may function well to improve the total number of follicles, they may not take into account the egg quality, which gets released. The environment in which the eggs are growing is optimized along with the support of Chinese medicine and maître acupuncture ensures that the follicle quality and count are improved. As a result, there will be a higher rate of conception and greater success rates of pregnancy.
Intrauterine Insemination along with acupuncture can help in the following ways.
- Increased blood flow to the ovaries and the uterus that can enhance implantation rates.
- Enhance the health of follicle and eggs.
- Prevent contraction in uterus thereby supporting implantation.
- Regulate the axis of hypothalamus-pituitary-ovary.
- Lower stress levels and ensuring the regulation of a sympathetic nervous system that can play a crucial part in successful pregnancy results.
- Decrease the fertility medications’ side effects.
IUI or intrauterine insemination is an advanced technique wherein the washed sperm is directly inserted into a woman’s uterus. It is a technique that can increase the number of sperms, which can reach up to a woman’s Fallopian tubes.
The Intrauterine Insemination technique can either be applied in a natural cycle or along with certain fertility medications. The intent of these medications is to simulate a growth in the formation of ovulating follicles or to trigger ovulation. When a female goes through her regular menstrual cycle, there is a release of only a single follicle and egg. When multiple mature eggs are released, the possibility of conception and fertilization go up.
An USG is frequently performed during an intrauterine insemination on the 12th day of a menstrual cycle. This may, however, vary from woman to woman.
At times, it is. Imbibed with hCG or human chorionic gonadotropin for simulating the process of ovulation and eggs are released within a time period of 24 to 36 hours.
When does a fertility clinic recommend Intrauterine Insemination?
It often recommends Intrauterine Insemination in the following cases.
- Donor sperm
- Sexual dysfunction
- Unexplained fertility
- Male factor infertility like morphology, motility or count
- Cervical factor infertility
- Mild fertility problems
Who are the ideal candidates to go for Intrauterine Insemination?
- If a woman is open to having twins
- Women who are not yet 40-year-oldt
- Men have erectile or sexual dysfunction
- Women have hostile or thick cervical mucus
- Male factor infertility like count, morphology or motility
- Women whose Fallopian tubes are not blocked
However, it is important to consult a good fertility doctor and go through the risks and benefits associated with an Intrauterine Insemination treatment. If you are residing in Columbus, Ohio, a good fertility clinic can advise you on how to go about it.
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For more information about how acupuncture, massage therapy and other alternative healing treatments can help you, please contact the Urban Acupuncture Center Board Certified Licensed Acupuncturist’s team at Indianola Ave, Clintonville (614) 725-2488 | Main St, Westerville (614) 426-4406 or click here. Taking new patients in and around greater Columbus, Ohio.
by urban-acupuncture | Mar 13, 2017 | Acupuncture
Acupuncture & Women’s Health
Women today are choosing to continue with their careers before diving into marriage and motherhood later on in life. This choice can cause a slight shift in their body resulting in complications during pregnancy. Traditional methods to help women during this time have proven to be beneficial. Acupuncture has also paved its way into mainstream treatments to help deal with fertility issues. With the right therapist, one can control stress, regulate the menstrual cycle, prevent miscarriages, and balance the hormones.
Menopause Treatments
Menopause has also been quite a problem with women all over the world, and dealing with issues like hot flashes, night sweats, acute fatigue, high stress, acute mood swings can take a toll. Women going through the change invariably feel depressed, weight fluctuates, insomnia is often on the cards, digestion becomes a focal point and menstrual disorders are a done deal. Regulating the body clock can take some getting used to for the menopausal woman. Help in the form of non-invasive methods has many subscribing to ancient Chinese treatments methods.
The average woman, after maturity, faces a series of women-centric problems, such as heavy periods, painful intercourse, hormonal imbalances, pain in the breasts, spotting, heavy periods, to name a few. Naturally, the first solution is to pop a pill and wish the problem away. Unfortunately, over time, the woman may end up with serious complications. Traditional medication usually works but help with alternative sources of treatment like so with acupressure and acupuncture definitely works as well. Both have been around for centuries and have proven invaluable to the female.
Stress Treatments
Stress disorders are a thing today with everyone feeling the heat at any given time. Kids face it with exams and peer pressure while adults have a series of problems with health being quite a constant. Women have the extra burden of balancing home and office, which results in extra burden. Due to this, the additional load can have a bearing on their overall performance in the boardroom and the bedroom. Over-the-counter medication may deal with basic problems, but over time, this can become a bane rather than a boon. The right therapist can help iron out the tension resulting in a happier person at home and at work.
Finding out that you have a lump in your breast or heavy periods may not be a biggie. One may be just a cyst that needs to be removed with medication or a series of Chinese treatments. The other may be because of improper eating habits or a sedentary lifestyle. Help is at hand across the board with many doctors in Columbus, OH, welcoming some of these alternative solutions for women. At the end of the day, it is about a positive approach with the right specialist that can make a woman feel better. Woman’s health cannot be taken lightly and if there are solutions around the corner, the best bet is to capitalize on this, right away. Read up on the website www.acupunctureofcolumbus.com for more details on the methodology used.
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For more information about how acupuncture, massage therapy and other alternative healing treatments can help you, please contact the Urban Acupuncture Center Board Certified Licensed Acupuncturist’s team at Indianola Ave, Clintonville (614) 725-2488 | Main St, Westerville (614) 426-4406 or click here. Taking new patients in and around greater Columbus, Ohio.
by urban-acupuncture | Mar 1, 2017 | Acupuncture
Bell’s Palsy Treatments
Bell’s palsy is defined as partial paralysis on one side of the face. Patients suffering from this condition suddenly wake up to something strange happening to them, which is the inability to control facial muscles. The illness has multiple reasons as to how it manifests. One can put it down to the weakness of a nerve. Waking up to this illness can leave a patient feeling confused and traumatized.
Here are some of the symptoms:
- Difficulty closing one eyelid – one may work but one does not close
- A difference in the taste buds from what one used to have
- Drooling on one side of the mouth
- Acute dry eyes with limited tears production
- Slight drooping of the face to one side
- Sensitivity to sound with considerable pain on the affected ear side
Naturally, if you notice any of these symptoms, you need to contact the doctor immediately. After a series of tests, he/she may suggest medication and probably therapy. There is an additional method to help a patient suffering from Bell’s palsy and that is in the form of an ancient Chinese treatment called acupuncture. This works on the basis where needles are positioned on certain trigger points to get the best results. A suitable practitioner is the need of the hour here to ensure correct treatment. A considerable number of people are opting for alternative medical treatments to help them deal with their illnesses.
Treatment Combinations
Combinations of medical treatments have shown encouraging results for patients suffering from Bell’s palsy. The alternative method works as a complimentary to traditional medication but not as the only solution. At the treatment center run by Steve Drugan, detailed on the website www.acupunctureofcolumbus.com, patients are provided with ways to deal with health related issues. The medians in the body are streamlined with the right methodology, thereby improving not only their quality of life but energizing them to avoid any triggers, if any.
As a treatment method for Bell’s palsy, acupuncture is safe without any evidence of harm. The traditional Chinese practice that uses extremely fine sterilized needles help patients suffering from acute nerve/partial paralysis disorder. The efficacy of the treatment improves good facial muscle recovery and the quality of life. The main criterion is to source out the right person for the job. At the Acupuncture of Columbus center in Columbus, OH, run by experts in this ancient medicine, patients notice a considerable change. As stated earlier, while this alternative treatment is a great science, the overall treatment may require traditional methods as well. The use of prescription medication coupled with the ancient Chinese treatment is a positive way to deal with the illness.
People who suffer from frequent migraines may be prone to Bell’s palsy. However, with the right doctor on the job, treatment for Bell’s palsy is possible. The point is that using a mix of traditional and alternative medication to treat a condition can help patients get on with their lives without facing any problem. Therefore, from a simplistic perspective, this ancient treatment does help in the treatment of the illness.
For more information about how acupuncture and other treatments can help you, please contact the Urban Acupuncture Center Board Certified Licensed Acupuncturist’s team at Indianola Ave, Clintonville (614) 725-2488 | Main St, Westerville (614) 426-4406 or click here. Taking new patients in and around greater Columbus, Ohio.
by urban-acupuncture | Jan 1, 2017 | Acupuncture
A Remedy for Nerve Pain Treatment
It has been proven that many alternate sources of treatment actually work much better in relieving and dealing with health problems. Diabetes, which is an illness that can cause havoc with your sugar and nerves, can take a serious toll on your mental welfare and general well-being. To treat pain an alternative science like Acupuncture that works on certain medians of the body with the use of a needle helps patients suffering from nerve pain. It deals with the root cause of the problem as it does away pain and underlying illnesses. However, a trained allopathic specialist must factor in the diagnosis of the illness. Naturally, there are medications that are available, but it is not improper to consider an alternative medication that is known to improve one’s general health.
Peripheral Neuropathy has a Solution in Acupuncture
Peripheral neuropathy is a nervous disorder where the person feels numbness, pricking sensations, muscle weakness, some burning pain and extreme sensitivity to touch. A diabetic suffering from this condition invariably feels the pain on the feet and legs much before it transfers to the arms and legs. Sometimes peripheral neuropathy occurs before diabetes has been diagnosed and occasionally, it is a secondary condition of the illness. Some patients who opt for the Chinese alternative therapy have limited sensitivity to the needles because they are extremely fine and thin. The first time may bring on some discomfort but after a while, the patient accepts the needles, some even fall asleep during the treatment.
Finding the Right Median
There is a genuine belief that this Chinese treatment is extremely effective especially when for acute nerve pain. To ensure the overall benefit, a patient must try to avoid over exposure to toxins, exercise regularly, cut back on heavy food, stop smoking, avoid alcohol, reduce stress and follow a structured diet. Include the right vitamins and protein intake, under advisement. A person suffering from a chronic problem may need a couple of sittings where some feel the effect after the very first treatment. Finding the right acupuncturist is crucial to eliminating the problem from the get. This is extremely imperative because if the person does not have the credentials s/he will end up damaging the skin as well as locating incorrect touch points.
An Effective and Proven Antidote
Diabetes as an illness has a problem that affects the rest of the body. When the nerves are inflamed, problems like a basic sleep can take a toll on your health. Naturally, the person because of the lack of sleep can be irritable causing high stress, weight loss or gain, and a general feeling of unsteadiness and despair. This can also cause the blood sugar levels to go out of control because of erratic mood swings and diet, limited rest and exercise. There is no simple way to figure out what is the cause of the nerve disorder, but once diagnosed the best solution is acupuncture. In dealing with the specific nerve that is damaged or disturbed, the patient responds to the treatment. The simple fact – the treatment is effective and the individual does not need to resort to pain medication.
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For more information about how acupuncture, massage therapy and other alternative healing treatments can help you, please contact the Urban Acupuncture Center Board Certified Licensed Acupuncturist’s team at Indianola Ave, Clintonville (614) 725-2488 | Main St, Westerville (614) 426-4406 or click here. Taking new patients in and around greater Columbus, Ohio.
by urban-acupuncture | Dec 9, 2016 | Acupuncture
Back Pain Treatment
Lower back pain can be caused by various ailments. In younger adults (aged 30 to 40), it is commonly caused by back muscle strain or soft tissue strain, lumbar disc herniation, or maybe even degenerative disc disease. In adults over 60, osteoarthritis, spinal stenosis or compression fracture is often what causes the pain. Back pain can cause difficulty ranging from mild soreness or dull aches and stiffness in movement to severe difficulty in movement and muscle spasms which can make walking or even standing very difficult. The problem with lower back pain is that it is extremely difficult to treat. Patients are advised to rest as much as they can, do some exercises for the lower back, use ice packs or heat packs to reduce inflammation, and prescribed pain medication which can have side effects. Over the past few years, however, many people with chronic back pain have found effective relief with acupuncture.
What is acupuncture and how will it treat back pain?
It involves thin needles being inserted into certain points on the body which stimulate something in the body. Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) explains it as stimulating the ‘qi’, the life force in the body, in order to balance it. Western scientific medicine explains it as stimulating or triggering neurotransmitters and even hormone levels and the immune system. There are 14 major channels of energy on the body, with over 300 different points where needles can be inserted. These points are usually located at strategic locations, such as where a nerve meets a muscle, muscle and bone joints, and mid-points of muscles.
Studies have shown that treating back pain with acupuncture has been found to be more effective in relieving back pain than treating without acupuncture. Effects of the treatment come from:
- Stimulating the nervous system in our body, triggering the release of tension or chemicals which have an effect on our sensation of pain, like opioid peptides,
- Expediting the transmission of electromagnetic signals which can stimulate endorphins or the immune system, and
- Altering brain chemistry by affecting neurotransmitters and/or hormones.
Getting acupuncture
Acupuncture is done by hand by trained acupuncturists. A detailed treatment plan is made according to the patient’s medical and pain history and health goals. The acupuncturist will study the patient’s tongue and other vital organs (by touch) to see whether any imbalances are visible. The treatment is done using sterile, disposable needles that are very thin, so the treatment is usually painless. Some people may experience tingling sensations which are completely normal. If electrical stimulations are involved in the therapy then patients will feel slight prickly sensations.
Acupuncture of Columbus is an acupuncture centre run by Steve Drugan, L.Ac. (Licensed Acupuncturist) and his expert team. The clinic is located at 4499 Indianola Ave., Columbus, Ohio 43214, and provides treatment for chronic back pain as well as other conditions, such as arthritis, migraines, anxiety and depression, chemotherapy nausea, and scoliosis. For the past decade, Steve Drugan and his team have been successfully providing acupuncture treatment that manages not just the pain but also the underlying causes of the pain.
For more information about how acupuncture and other treatments can help you, please contact the Urban Acupuncture Center Board Certified Licensed Acupuncturist’s team at Indianola Ave, Clintonville (614) 725-2488 | Main St, Westerville (614) 426-4406 or click here. Taking new patients in and around greater Columbus, Ohio.
by urban-acupuncture | Dec 7, 2016 | Acupuncture
Chronic Pain Management Treatment
Chronic pain can take a huge toll on a person, physically as well as mentally and emotionally. Some common conditions that cause chronic pain are migraines, back pain, sinus pain, arthritis, rheumatism, and other kinds of nerve damage. One way of managing such pain is by acupuncture. Acupuncture involves inserting needles at various depths on specific parts of the body in order to produce certain effects or stimulations. Recent studies on the practice have shown that it is effective in providing treatment for chronic pain and alleviating nausea caused by a range of health problems, notably osteoarthritis, migraines, back and neck pain, and shoulder pain. Moreover, people suffering from sickness and vomiting caused by chemotherapy have also found it to be a successful way to manage their discomfort. Acupuncture is gaining a lot of popularity in treating chronic muscle and joint pains, providing much needed relief where standard pain medication and physical therapy seem to not suffice.
How does acupuncture work?
In traditional Chinese medicine theory, inserting thin needles in specific points corrects imbalances in the body’s ‘qi’, which is the flow of energy in the body. As explained in Western scientific terms, the needles are placed such that they have an effect on neurotransmitters, the immune system and hormone levels, which then affect they body’s sensation of pain. Before any treatment, an acupuncturist will review a patient’s medical history and examine the body as well. Based on observations made, a treatment plan is devised and recommended. The duration and number of treatments will vary from person to person, depending on the illness and severity of pain. Treatment should be provided by a trained acupuncturist and certified practitioner. A referral list can be provided by the American Academy of Medical Acupuncture.
Benefits of acupuncture and where to get your treatment
Prescribed pain medication or other forms of pain relieving substances come with the danger of possibly causing addictions or leading to accidental deaths from overdose. Acupuncture offers a safer alternative – a drug-free treatment for chronic pain management. It also provides relief from stress and anxiety caused by the persistent pain. Many patients have reported feeling very relaxed after an acupuncture session. Additionally, acupuncture has also been seen to have positive effects on reducing symptoms of insomnia without any side effects, unlike with sleep medication.
There are strict methods to acupuncture, and so it needs to be performed only by trained experts. Acupuncture of Columbus is a private practice that has been operating since 2006. Steve Drugan, L.Ac. (Licensed Acupuncturist), runs the center, specializing in treating functional and hormonal disorders. With many years of experience under their belt, Steve and his team provide treatments that aim to identify and treat the underlying causes of illnesses and not just the management of symptomatic pain. The clinic, at 4499 Indianola Ave. in Columbus, Ohio, 43214, successfully treats patients suffering from a wide range of ailments, such as chemotherapy side-effects, post-injury pain, arthritis, scoliosis, anxiety, depression, IBS, migraines, menopause, fertility and pregnancy.
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For more information about how acupuncture, massage therapy and other alternative healing treatments can help you, please contact the Urban Acupuncture Center Board Certified Licensed Acupuncturist’s team at Indianola Ave, Clintonville (614) 725-2488 | Main St, Westerville (614) 426-4406 or click here. Taking new patients in and around greater Columbus, Ohio.
