How Acupuncture Is Used For A Variety Of Treatments
Article by Naturalhealth12
Acupuncture is a popular choice for many couples undergoing IVF and other assisted reproductive techniques. Acupuncturists generally work to enhance fertility and improve the chances of a successful IVF (in-vitro fertilisation) or IUI cycle by stimulating specific acupuncture points that are associated with the reproductive organs. This helps to promote the flow of qi and balance energies within the body.Herpes Zoster, or shingles, is a strain of virus related to chicken pox that usually occurs in adulthood. In a recent study it was found that acupuncture treatment for those with shingles had comparable efficacy to standard pharmacological treatment.There is mounting research that acupuncture Brisbane can indeed help couples undergoing IVF. In 2002 a German study found that acupuncture treatments significantly increased the chance of pregnancy in a group of 160 women who were undergoing IVF treatment. In the study, 42% of women who received acupuncture had pregnancies, compared to just 26% of women who had IVF alone. Although this was a small study, the result of almost a double in successful pregnancies was a great outcome.Another study reported that conception and ongoing pregnancy rates in women undergoing IVF were higher for women who had acupuncture in the luteal phase (second half of the cycle) following their embryo transfers. A Danish study has found that acupuncture treatment on the day of embryo transfer lead to the highest conception rates. Acupuncturists normally recommend getting regular acupuncture before, during and after the IVF cycle for best results.Acupuncture isn’t just for women – it can also help improve male fertility. Studies have shown that regular treatments can improve sperm counts and motility when combined with Massage Brisbane. A 2005 study found that the sperm of men that had acupuncture treatments had an increase in normal sperm and fewer structural defects then before acupuncture.Acupuncture to Treat ShinglesHerpes Zoster, or shingles, is a strain of virus related to chicken pox that usually occurs in adulthood. In a recent study it was found that acupuncture treatment for those with shingles had comparable efficacy to standard pharmacological treatment.In the study acupuncture was able to reduce the visual rash associated with shingles and reduce pain and discomfort associated with the condition. Acupuncture treatment also helped to reduce the chance of post-herpatic neuralgia after the herpes infection.This research shows that acupuncture has measured and proven effects, even comparable to pharmaceutical preparations in the treatment of Herpes Zoster.
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