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Acupuncture Plays an Important Role in Women's Health

Acupuncture, a traditional, complementary, alternative, or integrative medicine therapy (TCAIM), has gained significant recognition and popularity in Australia and New Zealand. Among its various applications, acupuncture plays a crucial role in promoting women's health. A survey conducted recently revealed that 93% of practitioners have provided acupuncture treatments specifically tailored for women's health within the past 12 months. These findings highlight the widespread use of acupuncture in addressing women's unique health concerns. Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) style of acupuncture, which incorporates principles of balancing energy flow and promoting overall well-being, emerged as the most commonly employed acupuncture style, accounting for 86% of treatments. This approach aligns with the holistic perspective of TCM, focusing on restoring balance and harmony within the body to alleviate symptoms and enhance health. The survey further revealed that acupuncture tre...

Is there a solution to women's pelvic pain?

Pelvis (or pelvic region) is the region between the abdomen and thighs. It includes sacrum and the coccyx at the back, pelvic bone, pelvic cavity, pelvic floor and perineum. Within pelvic cavity there are bladder, reproductive organs, and the rectum. Around the pelvic bone there are skeletal muscles that attach the bone. Pelvic pain is the pain in the pelvic region (lower abdomen). Pelvic pain can be a sign of the problem with one of the organs in the pelvic cavity, such as bladder, lower intestine, rectum and reproductive system (i.e. uterus, ovaries, fallopian tubes etc in women and prostate in men). Pelvic pain is the pain presented at the low abdomen and very common in women. Here are some common causes: Pain from the reproductive system: Period pain and cramps is the pain during the periods. The typical period pain will occur immediately before a woman starts her period or soon after the period starts, as the uterus contracts and sheds its lining. The pain may feel similar to a ...