Acupuncture in Post Miscarriage Healing

A couple of days ago as I was scrolling through Instagram, I saw that a woman I follow, Gina Bontempo, shared — for perhaps the first time — something very personal…and about acupuncture (keep reading):

Gina wrote:

“I decided to see my frequency medicine doctor and an acupuncturist — two people that many conventional doctors would consider quacks.

My acupuncturist palpated a few very tender spots in my feet and ankles, one of which was on the underside of my second toe. It was painful when he pressed on it, and I suddenly felt tears streaming down my face. Not because of physical pain, but something else entirely.

I cried there, laying on the table, and he said this spot was connected to my uterus. And that my body did not want to let go of my babies even though I had miscarried.”

Scroll through the rest of Gina’s post to read the rest of her comments about her experience with her holistic practitioners during this very difficult life event.

Acupuncture to Help Ease Rosacea?

A Yahoo/Cosmopolitan article published last week was titled "I tried cosmetic acupuncture to help with my rosacea – here's what happened." 

Charlotte Bitmead, the article’s author, shares her enlightening experience with cosmetic acupuncture. She got the “No Botox Botox facial” offered by London’s Pin and Poke. Initially skeptical about acupuncture, Charlotte decided to explore its benefits for skin health for herself.

The treatment involves strategic needle placement on various body points including the face, which is intended to enhance microcirculation and boost collagen and elastin production — essential for a youthful, radiant complexion.

This approach not only aims to rejuvenate the skin but also addresses underlying issues like rosacea by promoting natural healing.

• Treatment Overview: The session lasts an hour and includes a facial massage to eliminate excess fluid, leaving the skin glowing.

• Personalized Care: Each treatment is tailored to the individual's needs, addressing specific health concerns such as liver and spleen functions which, according to TCM, can affect skin health.

• Immediate Benefits: Post-treatment, Charlotte experienced no downtime, making it an ideal choice for those seeking a non-invasive rejuvenation method. She left the clinic with a noticeable glow, and the positive effects persisted for a week.

• Ongoing Needs: While immediate improvements were noted, Charlotte believes that continued treatments might be necessary to fully manage her rosacea.

This personal account highlights cosmetic acupuncture as a promising alternative for those looking for some rosacea symptom relief, complementing or as an alternative to more invasive procedures.

Recommended reading: #SkinSchool: Is facial acupuncture the needling treatment to rival Botox? (Harper's BAZAAR)

Have you tried — or are you considering — cosmetic acupuncture as an alternative to botox or just for the enhancement of your skin health? I’d love to hear! Please email me at [email protected].

🏠 Building or Renovating a Home? There’s a Holistic Specialist for That

This is not acu-related, but many in the acu space (maybe this includes you!) are interested in reducing toxins in your home, preventing mold, and keeping your home and family as healthy as possible.

If you’re building or renovating currently or in the future, here’s an Instagram account you may want to follow:

This is personally applicable to my family because we’re currently having a home built. But I came into the “holistic home build” game a little too late because, to be honest, I didn’t really know it was a thing. I just thought, ‘New home, it should be perfect, what could go wrong?’

Let’s hope everything goes OK and that I make wise choices on the decisions that I do have still to make. 🤞

Is Acupuncture Cost Prohibitive? Try Community Acupuncture

Community acupuncture is a model of acupuncture practice where treatments are offered in a group setting rather than in private rooms. This approach aims to make acupuncture more affordable and accessible to a broader range of people by reducing individual treatment costs.

Patients typically receive acupuncture while seated in a comfortable chair or recliner in a shared space, often in a room with others receiving treatment simultaneously. This model emphasizes community support and collective healing experiences, while still providing individualized assessments and treatments by licensed acupuncturists.

Do a search for ‘community acupuncture near me’ »»

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