Womens Health

Menstrual Problem

One of the most fundamental elements Oriental Medicine stresses about women’s health is their balanced menstrual cycle. Menstrual cycle can be a good indicator of a woman's general health. We can help alleviate Premenstrual Syndrome and menstrual cramping. These symptoms may include:

•acne

•bloating

•fatigue

•backaches

•sore breasts

•headaches

•constipation

•diarrhea

•food cravings

•depression/anxiety

•irritability

•difficulty concentrating

•difficulty handling stress

Anemia in Pregnancy

Anemia, iron deficiency is a common condition in pregnancy. It means that the number and/or size of the person’s red blood cells which carry oxygen around your body and to your baby are below normal.

Since Iron helps create red blood cells you can help reduce your risk of anemia by eating foods that contain iron all throughout your pregnancy. These include:

• Red meats

• Poultry (dark meat)

• Fortified breakfast cereals (check the box to see if the cereal contains iron)

• Oatmeal

• Blackstrap molasses

• Spinach and other dark leafy green vegetables

• Baked potato, with skin

• Cooked or dried beans and peas

• Raisins, dates, prunes, figs, apricots

Low Back Pain

While it is fairly common, back pain during pregnancy (or menstrual cycle) should not be accepted as just part of the process. To help make your pregnancy as pleasant as possible and facilitate an easier delivery, back pain should be always be addressed as quickly as possible and managed throughout your pregnancy.

Low back pain of long duration (several weeks or months) during pregnancy is a predictor for post partum back pain. For this reason pregnant women are encouraged to seek appropriate treatment for back pain during pregnancy.

Breech Baby

By 38 weeks, most of babies turn head down by themselves yet every year, thousands of women have C-sectionsoften it's because the baby's in a breech position. Today it’s known that acupuncture may turn the baby and spare some pregnant women from having surgery. The acupuncture breech treatment is best done between36 - 38 weeks, however, there are many cases of babies turning only days before the delivery.

The exact reason why certain acupuncture point can turn the breeched baby is unknown, but acupuncture has been recognized by scientific study is that it relaxes the muscle layer of uterine wall which increase fetal activity.

Preventing Miscarriage
Acupuncture is a natural and healthy alternative to prevent miscarriage. By promoting overall health and proper circulation throughout the body, making uterus the best environment for fetus to grow - (promote circulation to the uterus, support healthy egg maturation, and ensure healthy uterine lining.)
While women go through major hormonal change during pregnancy, acupuncture assists the body in managing stress better and reduces anxiety.
For those who are susceptible to miscarriage, it is recommended to get weekly treatments through 16th week.

Breast Feeding Problem

Consult with your pediatrician or midwife first about your difficulty producing breast milk. Find causes of difficulty and you may able to improve the flow of milk yourself. You may want to revise your nursing posture and/or your overall energy. Are you having a back, arm, shoulder pain and so on? Nursing can be affected by stiffness at these areas of body and it is essential to take care yourself by ridding tightness for better milk production.

• Chew carefully and well when eating

• Eat lightly (no heavy greasy foods)

• If you are feeling stressful do something fun! Ask help for your husband, friends, or care giver.

• Shoulder stiffness can also be alleviated by massage.

• Take lots of power nap.

Postpartum Acupuncture

Post partum can be challenging time in women's life.Some women recover quickly while others take longer to return to a state of well being. Treatments facilitate for your balanced, comfortable, and harmonious state of Qi, and gently bringing you back to yourself. Regular Acupuncture treatments can alleviate these symptoms:

• Depression/anxiety

• Weight gain

• Fatigue

• Insomnia

• Irritability

• Inability to concentrate

• Headaches

• Low back pain

Hormonal Change/ Menopause

Menopause is not only caused by declined ovary functions but domestic, work, and social environment, emotional wellbeing and personality can interchangeably be the cause of many symptoms.

Acupuncture can balance one’s autonomic nervous systems which alleviate different menopausal symptoms. Regular medical check ups are very important at this time.

Acupuncture work on both mind and body that your symptoms and emotion can get better simultaneously. Oriental Medicine is highly recommended for alleviating menopausal symptoms:

• Hot flashes and/or night sweats

• Headaches

• Vaginal dryness and lowered libido

• Mood swings and/or depression

• Insomnia

• Reduction in bone density

• Bladder infections and/or frequent urination

Acupuncture Facial Rejuvenation

Acupuncture Facial Rejuvenation or Cosmetic Acupuncture is a non-surgical procedure that will help rejuvenate and revitalize your whole body. It will improve blood and energy circulation, nourish your skin and increase collagen and elastin production to diminish the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, sagging and dull skin.

• More radiant skin

• Reduce larger wrinkles

• Eliminate fine lines

• Smoothing of deep lines

• Reduce dark circles around the eyes

• Fading of age spots

• Lift sagging jowls and eyelids

• Reduce double chins

• Tighten pores

• More toned muscles

• Enhanced overall appearance, health and well-being

Cosmetic Acupuncture is based on the principals of Traditional Chinese and Japanese Medicine. Through the use of fine disposable acupuncture needles an acupuncturist can help balance the energy within meridian systems and energy pathways to restore and maintain health.

Cosmetic Acupuncture utilizes the meridians that either end or begin at the face to stimulate and balance the energy and at the same time, treat the underlying factors that contribute to the aging process. This involves the insertion of hair-thin disposable needles into specific areas on the face, ears, hands, legs and torso. The needles are inserted into the energy pathways or meridians to improve the flow of Qi (energy). As the movement of energy improves, a greater amount of energy and blood are circulated to the face, nourishing, hydrating, toning and diminishing the appearance of wrinkles.

What is the course of treatment?

A course of treatment consists of 10-15 sessions (generally 12). We recommend that clients have the first 6 sessions twice a week and have the last 6 sessions once a week to get maximum result. This means that a full course of sessions takes 9 weeks to complete. Results are visible around the 7th or 8th session. Monthly maintenance sessions will prolong the results as will facial exercises, facial acupressure massage, a healthy diet and a balanced lifestyle. These typical 90 min treatment may include;

Consultation and discussion of your goal and overall health

Acupuncture Body Treatment: Constitutional balancing treatment

Acupuncture Facial Treatment

Mini Facial Acupressure

How long will the benefits last?

Facial Rejuvenation Acupuncture causes genuine healing and rejuvenation to occur, encouraging your skin to repair itself and improve its appearance from the inside out. While the Facial Rejuvenation cannot prevent aging, it depends a lot on your lifestyle, and whether you are willing to address other areas that may need attention such as exercise, nutrition, and stress reduction. However with maintenance visits its beneficial effects can last three to five years or longer. Eventually, it may be necessary to repeat the initial twelve sessions to gain the maximal result.

Why choose Cosmetic Acupuncture over a Face Lift?

Cosmetic Acupuncture is not a replacement for cosmetic surgery face lifts and botox treatments, however it is an excellent natural alternative. It is much less costly and a safer treatment. It is an excellent medical alternative to western cosmetic surgery.

What are the Risks?

The risks with cosmetic acupuncture are minimal and rare, and include bruising and swelling at the acupuncture site.

Facial Rejuvenation Acupuncture is contraindicated for some pituitary disorders, heart disorders, diabetes mellitus, high blood pressure, individuals who have a pacemaker or who have a problem with bleeding or bruising, or who currently suffer from migraine headaches. Facial Rejuvenation Acupuncture should not be done during pregnancy, during a bout with a cold or flu, during an allergic attack or during an acute herpes outbreak.

A 1996 report in the International Journal of Clinical Acupuncture reported that among 300 cases treated with Facial Acupuncture, 90% had marked effects with one course of treatment. These effects included: the skin becoming delicate and fair, improvement of the elasticity of facial muscles and leveling of wrinkles, a ruddier complexion, and overall rejuvenation not confined to the face.

About the Therapist

Chiaki Tomii is licensed by the Common Wealth of Massachusetts. She received her Master’s Degree in Acupuncture at New England School of Acupuncture, Watertown, MA where they offer comprehensive four-year program in Western and Eastern Medicine as well as extensive clinical education.

Ms. Tomii is certified in the application of Facial Rejuvenation Acupuncture. She has studied the theories and techniques of this procedure as taught by NYC's Mary Elizabeth Wakefield, LAC, M.S. who is a well-known expert in this field in North America. Ms. Tomii also incorporates several different Japanese Acupuncture techniques to address the constitutional treatment which she tailors and individualizes steps of treatments to each patient, treating the illness at root level in addition to the symptom itself.

By using this gentle, proven approach to Acupuncture Facial Rejuvenation, Chiaki wishes to help restore natural youthful appearance while promoting patient’s physical and emotional well-being.

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Help for Women's Issues

Acupuncture Natural Medicine

Phone: 781- 367- 3505

1 Mountain Road Burlington, MA

13 Beacon St Woburn, MA 01801

Acupuncture can support women of all ages from puberty, adolescence to menopausal and elderly for our continued empowering growth. Let it be a natural and healthy support for your mind and body.

Patient Testimonial: printed with permission

I found great pain relief and improved health with your acupuncture services. Thank you! You were able to help me with pre-natal pain, helped induce my labor without drugs, decreased my post-natal pain, helped me recover more quickly from a traumatizing birth experience, healed damaged muscle and ligaments in my shoulder, dramatically improved the arthritic pain in my hands, and increased the quantity of breast milk I was producing while nursing as well as decreasing my back and neck pain brought on by nursing a very active baby.

I would and have recommended you to others and will continue to do so. You are efficient, friendly, knowledgeable, and you bring relief.

Thank you! Meghan C from Woburn