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Acupuncture Could Help Alleviate ADHD Symptoms

Acupuncture has been used to relieve pain, to alleviate allergy symptoms, and to help with a variety of other health issues. Some have found that acupuncture helps children who have ADHD, by reducing some of their symptoms. It is not a “cure”, but it can be a useful, additional, treatment for ADHD. Acupuncture is a form of Chinese medicine that has been around for more than 2,000 years. The National Institutes of Health have done studies that show that acupuncture can be effective for certain types of health problems. They specifically focused on people who were receiving acupuncture for back … Continue reading →

Acupuncture and Infertility

Acupuncture is a form of Chinese medicine that is said to have benefits for pregnancy and in preparing for labor. Practitioners say it also has benefits for people experiencing problems with infertility. Acupuncture works on the principal that when the body’s energy flow is out of balance, the health is affected. Practitioners of acupuncture believe that by putting this energy, known as qi or chi, back in balance healing occurs. The energy pathways are treated through over 400 acupuncture points along the body. Long, thin needles are inserted to stimulate the acupuncture points. This puts the body back into balance … Continue reading →

The Benefits of Acupuncture in Pregnancy

Acupuncture is a form of Chinese medicine that many people find helpful for a wide range of conditions. Acupuncture has specific benefits during pregnancy as well. Practitioners believe that pain and illness are the result of an imbalance of energy known as qi or chi. In the first trimester, complaints such as morning sickness, fatigue and headaches are common. If the physical symptoms weren’t enough, the expectant mother also has to deal with emotional changes and mood swings. Acupuncture has benefits for all these early pregnancy discomforts. The procedure increases the feeling of well being while relieving the physical discomforts. … Continue reading →

The Pregnancy Blog Week in Review for Feb 3- Feb 9

If you are too busy to check the blog every day, the week in review is a great way to catch up on your reading. Relax, make a cup of tea or fill your water glass and read the recap of our week in the pregnancy blog. Saturday, February 3 Let’s Talk About Birthing Big: Super Tonio! relates the story of a 14.5 pound baby born in Cancun, Mexico. Let’s Talk About Pregnant Celebrities – Who’s Got Bump? is a great way to catch up on the celebrity baby news. Why I Chose to Breastfeed explores the factors that influenced … Continue reading →

Should I Or Shouldn’t I?

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You’re in the midst of painful contractions, you’re exhausted, you feel as though you can’t take it any longer and your birth plan is tucked in a folder somewhere in your suitcase. After months of planning and decisions, you’re about to throw the towel and beg for mercy. The nurse offers an epidural, even though you originally said you didn’t want one. Should you take it? First of all realize that you are not a failure if you decide to take the epidural, but do ask yourself a few questions before you change your mind. How strongly did you feel … Continue reading →