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Frequently Asked Questions
　

Q: How can acupuncture treat reproductive problems?
A: In the treatment of reproductive concerns, acupuncture begins most often by balancing our body endocrine system through the unblocking of energy based on individual pattern diagnosis. As opposed to commonly used therapies by Western medicine that can be invasive or cause side effects, acupuncture will do neither. This is not to say the acupuncture is recommended in place of Western medicine, but is a great adjunct where Western medicine treatments impose significant stress on the body or provide ineffective treatment.

Q: What is Acupuncture?
A: Acupuncture is a therapeutic method that originated from China and has been practiced for about 3000 years. It involves inserting thin hair-like needles into selective key points on the surface of the body, to encourage natural healing, balance the body's vital energy, relieve pain, cure disease, increase immunity and improve function of the body.

Q: How does acupuncture work?
A: The classical Chinese explanation is that illness results from imbalances or blockages in a person's energy meridians. The flow of energy is restored, when acupuncture needles stimulate certain points within those meridians. Acupuncture stimulates the body to produce pain relieving chemicals called endorphins or other naturally occurring chemicals and hormones that affect mood, health and pain perception. Many conditions can be treated

Q: Does acupuncture hurt?
A: Most people are surprised and relieved to learn that acupuncture needles are extremely thin (and made from stainless steel) and completely unlike the hypodermic needles you’ve seen at the doctor's office. Our needling technique is very gentle, and we work closely with you to make sure your experience is a comfortable and positive one. Most patients experience a profound sense of relaxation and wellbeing during and after the treatment. All in all, acupuncture treatment provides an energizing while simultaneously calming experience.

Q: Is acupuncture safe?
A: Originating in China thousands of years ago, acupuncture has currently become the treatment of choice for one-fourth of the world's population. The needles are FDA approved, individually packaged, pre-sterilized and disposed of after a single use. There is no possibility of the transmission of communicable disease from patient to patient. There are no contraindications. It is totally 100% safe!

Q: How many treatments will be required?
A: The number of treatments will vary with each individual and the condition being treated. For acute problems, only a few treatments may be required. For complex or long-standing conditions, one or two treatments a week for several months may be recommended. For health maintenance, once every two weeks or a month may be recommended.

Q: What should I expect from my first visit and treatment?
A: Your acupuncturist will conduct a comprehensive evaluation at your first appointment, focusing on your health history and current concerns. Following your initial consultation, your first acupuncture treatment will be administered. You may experience an immediate, total or partial relief from symptoms. In general, the treatment of gynecological pathology is best achieved over a course of time usually spanning several months, depending on your age, the severity of the issue and the amount of time that the health concern has been manifest as well as your overall health. You will experience an intensity of energy and a sense of wellbeing and healing which results from the rebalancing of energy, making you look forward to future treatments.

Q: How many treatments will I need?
A: Since every person is unique, the numbers of treatments will vary. The nature, severity and history of each patient's condition are all factors that are involved in determining how many treatments will be necessary. For chronic conditions, successful treatment can take from one to six months. A treatment plan will be given to you at the conclusion of your evaluation.

In general, for purposes of prevention, regular weekly sessions release the build-up of daily pressure and tension and helps to prevent a multitude of stress related problems. For the treatment of conditions, the number of sessions varies, depending upon the nature of the individual problem. Usually, two treatments per week will be necessary, decreasing in frequency as the condition improves.

Q: What is cupping?
A: This method is where fire is introduced inside a glass cup in order to release air to create a negative pressure and then place the cup on the skin surface. It is warm and open the blockage of meridians, in order to circulate Qi and blood, to dispel cold-damp, to draw toxins out. The cupping method is used to treat obstruction syndromes, such as pain in the low back, shoulders and legs, cough, asthma ....

Q: What are Chinese herbal Medicine?
A: Chinese herbal Medicine is natural plant substances used to heal and balance the body's Yin and Yang and invigorate Qi and blood. Usually doctors put several herbs together to make an herbal formula based on the patient's condition. The most common method for taking herbal medicine, is for a decoction like tea. However, there are also powdered extracts for patients who do not have time to make a tea. If acupuncture does not work well alone, a combination of acupuncture and herbs may have better results.

Q: What is special fertility message?

A: Fertility massage is a gentle and deep treatment, combining many bodywork therapies to heal and restore balance to the reproductive and Pelvic organs. When the reproductive organs is misplaced, it causes many disorders of the reproductive system. Massage benefits many complaints, such as Infertility, Miscarriages, PMS, Menstrual issues, PCOS, Endometriosis, Constipation, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Sexual healing, Emotional & Physical Stress.

Q: What is Qigong Exercises?

A: Qigong exercises for health can help you achieve ultimate health and the things that you've only dreamed of. This makes you feel younger and more engery, also help damaged tissue to heal more quickly and relieve your stress.

Q: Who should you see for acupuncture?
A: See your registered acupuncturist (R.Ac.). Check the CTCMA website for your qualified professional. Registrants of the CTCMA (BC Ministry of Health) have the highest standards of training in BC and Canada of any medical professional employing acupuncture.
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Q:How does Acupuncture assist IVF and ICSI

A: Many couples who have difficulty conceiving a child by traditional methods often employ various techniques to assist them in the reproductive process. The most common assisted reproduction therapy is in-vitro fertilization (IVF), in which a woman’s eggs are harvested and fertilized with a man’s sperm in a laboratory. In cases where a male’s sperm count is extremely low, a different procedure known as intra-cytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) may be used.

Although assisted reproduction techniques like IVF and ICSI have been in use since the 1970s, they are still something of an inexact science. Success rates for each therapy range from as low as 1% to as high as 50%, and a successful pregnancy depends on a variety of factors, including the age of the woman, the cause of infertility, and the skill of the technician performing the procedure. Acupuncture is a useful tool for patients looking to increase their chances of becoming pregnant following assisted reproduction therapy.

Two teams of researchers in Germany and China have found that adding acupuncture to the treatment regimen of women using assisted reproductive techniques to have a child can dramatically improve the woman’s chances of getting pregnant by up to 20%. In these women the chosen acupuncture points were those that relax the uterus according to the principles of TCM. This greatly increased the chances of getting pregnant because acupuncture has a great influence on the autonomic nervous system and needling specific points would optimized endometrial receptivity in these women