I am continually surprised how many women believe that their menstrual cramps and the monthly bloating, irritability, breast pain etc. they experience are totally normal, not a big deal, and unavoidable. Largely I believe this perspective comes from our society shunning menstruation as a secret and negative occurrence. Additionally, I feel that western gynecologists inadvertently promote the view of pms and mild menstrual cramps as normal because they don't have a lot of tools to help women besides hormones (birth control pills) and surgery for the more extreme cases. 

    After studying Acupuncture and Asian Medicine and having the opportunity to help many women with their healings, I have found that pms and menstrual cramps are very responsive to acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine. I wonder if other women knew there were easy and inexpensive ways to reduce the suffering around their periods, wouldn't they seek out such ways? So I'm trying to spread the word here and maybe you could help me out. Tell yourself and/or the women around you that their suffering is not just the way it is, that there are ways out.

How does acupuncture/herbal medicine help with pms and menstrual cramps?

1. It helps to regulate the flow of energy and blood throughout the body.

2. It helps to calm the mind and ease stress.

3. It helps to regulate the transformation of water which can build up as bloating and water weight gain before the period.

4. It can build up a weak system if factors such as delivering a baby, overworking or poor constitution have caused weakness

    To set up an appointment with Kat Delse, L.Ac. and begin a journey toward a happy period call (707) 775-8311 or visit http://www.SantaRosa-Acupuncture.com for more information.

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