Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine for All Seasons

Woman are very changeable. We have seasons of our lives. Our bodies are in a constant state of change and flux. From the onset of puberty, to menstruation, pregnancy and then menopause, with the constant monthly cycles of menstruation in between.

Acupuncture and herbal medicine can be beneficial for all the stages of a woman’s life. Acupuncture helps to balance hormones, increase energy and vitality.

I used to live with a Wolf-dog and when it was time for her period  she would go around the house and rip the curtains off the windows. Wow! It really is true that all those constant changes in our hormones can make us feel a bit off kilter at times.

There are many conditions commonly treated by Oriental Medicine such as premenstrual syndrome, anxiety, heavy bleeding, missed periods, mid cycle pain,  infertility, frequent miscarriages, nausea with pregnancy, Labor induction,  perimenopause and menopause. Acupuncture can help to smooth out the rough edges that are sometimes felt with hormonal changes.

In Chinese Medicine it is thought that a woman’s menstrual cycle is a reflection of her state of health. The smooth flow of energy known as Qi and Blood are very important. If there is a blockage or physical and emotional stagnation one can experience problems with her period or have PMS.

There are many challenges that come with pregnancy. It is a delicate time when women do not and can not take different common medications and they may be experiencing a myriad of problems such as; constipation, hemorrhoids, nausea, cold and flu’s, headaches and back aches. Acupuncture can be of great help at times like that.

Now perimenopause is a whole other story. It is a time where the woman’s cycle can become irregular or she may have heavy bleeding. She can feel anxious or irritable, tired and have insomnia. Then follows menopause with hot flashes and missed periods with a variety of emotional states. Acupuncture and many herbal prescriptions can assist with these problems.

Harmonize the cycles of your life and be vibrantly healthy and glowing using ancient wisdom and modern healing

Maurgana Stiastny LMT, LAc, MAcOM

_{Nationally and State certified Acupuncturist and Herbalist, has been in practice for 21 years. She is the owner of the Quan Yin Healing Center on Maui.  She can be reached at 808-579-8810}