Acupunture at Essentials
Essentials Omaha Acupuncture works by using needles to access the Qi (pronounced "chee") or vital energy at acupoints, and manipulating that energy in specific ways. One can either supplement, drain, or move the Qi in order to restore the proper flow of energy through the meridians (pathways for Qi) in the body. Meridians are similar to rivers or little energy highways in the body. They are all interconnected and correspond to specific organ systems and flow in designated directions. Whenever Qi is stuck in a specific area, something happens like a logjam in a river or a traffic jam on a highway, and that part of the body will react, becoming painful or manifesting signs of pathology in an area associated with its correspondent organ system. Similarly, when there is not enough Qi flowing in a certain meridian, symptoms such as weakness and fatigue may occur, signaling that not enough nourishment is being circulated to all or part of the body. Or if the energy goes the wrong way in a meridian, like an errant car traveling the wrong way down a one way street, other types of imbalance will arise.
Fertility & Acupuncture
Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) has been used to boost fertility for thousands of years through acupuncture, Chinese herbs, dietary therapy, and lifestyle modifications. Whether you are trying to conceive on your own or with the assistance of modern technology, we can help.
We are dedicated to helping our patients on their family-building journeys, and know that this means offering not only physical treatment, but also emotional and spiritual support. We have been honored to walk with so many clients over the years who face the challenges of infertility. Our extensive training and many years of clinical experience as fertility specialists enable us to support you through the process in a way that will minimize your stress, facilitate healing, and empower you to make whatever family-building choices feel right for you.
Medical studies have indicated that acupuncture and Chinese herbs can increase blood flow to the ovaries and uterus, stimulate ovulation in women and can help increase sperm concentration and motility in men. In addition to helping many women conceive naturally, we have worked with hundreds of patients going through IUI, IVF, and other ART treatments, so we are very familiar with these medical protocols and how we can safely and effectively optimize your chances of success. We work with several reproductive endocrinologists in the Omaha area and are always open to collaboration with your physician.
Traditional Chinese medicine has been shown to:
- Improve egg quality
- Improve the endometrial lining
- Regulate the menstrual cycle
- Manage symptoms of endometriosis and fibroids
- Increase circulation to the ovaries and uterus
- Regulate the hypothalmic-pituitary-ovarian axis
- Improve sperm count and motility
- Dramatically improve success rates for IVF patients
