Mary McCurdy - PinnacleHealth

WHAT WOMEN ARE SAYING
about acupuncture
Today, most women have heard of acupuncture, one of the many modalities of Oriental Medicine (OM). Research has shown that
acupuncture stimulates the release of endorphins and enkephalins, the body’s natural pain-killing chemicals; and this makes acupuncture
a worthy alternative to conventional pain-relieving medication. Additionally, when used in conjunction with the prescription of Chinese
herbs, acupuncture is known to improve a woman’s immune response by balancing the flow of vital energy, Qi, throughout her body.
Through all her stages—menstruation, prenatal, postnatal, menopause—OM can be a woman’s best friend.
“I began seeing Linda for infertility. Within months,
I became pregnant, and she continued to treat
me for the issues that arose during my pregnancy.
I continue to see Linda on a regular basis. She is
incredibly knowledgeable, patient-focused and
Now more than ever, women are expected to take care of
children, spouses, pets, and aging parents, all while she holds
a full-time job, no less. Now, deep into the so-called recession,
any given woman might be the only wage-earner in the family.
At some point, this everyday stress has to take its toll.
cares about my health and well-being.” — KRISTIE B.
One very important yet often-overlooked
indicator of a woman’s health
is her menstrual cycle. Irregular cycles
often indicate something is out of
balance in the body. While this may
be considered normal, the fact is OM
has been used for thousands of years
to regulate the woman’s menstrual
cycle. A regulated cycle will generally
lessen the severity or frequency of
fatigue, pelvic cramps, back pain,
bloating, irritability, depression,
nausea, constipation and headaches.
“When I decided to try
acupuncture with Linda in
2008, I didn’t know what to
expect. I was looking for relief
from depression and anxiety,
irritable bowel syndrome and endometriosis.
Linda’s great care has made all the difference
for me. Acupuncture is now an integral part
of my routine to take care of myself … something
I won’t do without!” — CONNIE B.
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