I just had to share the above link! It beautifully represents how acupuncture works on PMS. Many thanks to licensed acupuncturist, Patricia Kowal for putting this together.
Here’s a quick run down:
85% of women experience PMS.
PMS symptoms range from physical symptoms to psychological symptoms
It isn’t a fun ride to be on every month
It usually goes away as soon as the period start or can be ongoing and even occur after
There are different reasons as to why PMS occurs in some women
Stress
Too much cold in the body
Too much heat in the body
Physical exhaustion
and more
Acupuncturists recognize the myriad of reasons as to why PMS occurs and customize treatments to each individual’s pattern
PMS is seen as a symptom of another dysfunction in the body
Herbal formulas may be given on a case by case basis to supplement acupuncture treatments.
I hope you enjoyed the infographic as much as I did.
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