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Care for Hormone Imbalance

For Men

Hyperplasia of the prostate with damp heat is very closely associated with kidney deficiency. After the age of 40, men’s vital energy in the kidney system decreases, resulting in a disturbance of the sex hormones. Sexual energy decreases, affecting circulation in this area and the function of the prostate. To compensate for the decline of prostate function, acupuncture treatments can improve the circulation and energy in the prostate.

Prostate cancer is also classified as the most common form of cancer among U.S. men. The main symptoms of an enlarged prostate are weak urine flow, straining to urinate, and the feeling of incomplete bladder emptying.

Herbal therapy and acupuncture can help normalize PSA levels. Kidney essence revitalizes the prostate so that it becomes capable of self-regulating toward normal functioning.

For Women

Painful, heavy or irregular periods, PMS, fertility challenges, mood swings, and menopausal hot flashes are just some of the problems that can occur when hormones are imbalanced. These imbalances can be corrected with a series of acupuncture treatments and/or a personalized herbal formula.

Acupuncture treatment influences the production and circulation of hormones in the body. It also has an effect on endorphins (the ‘feel good’ chemicals in the brain), which are heavily linked to hormones and thus mood changes at different times in our cycle or different phases of our lives, such as pregnancy and menopause. Acupuncture regulates the flow of energy and substances in the body.

Herbal medicine is very effective in helping to resolve some hormonal and gynecological complaints. A personalized formula based on your diagnosis will have an elegant combination of anywhere between 2 and 12 herbs. Acupuncture and herbal treatment can be used separately, each being effective in their own way. However, by combining the two often the greatest results are achieved.