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Acupuncture for Mother’s Day

What better way to celebrate and support the mothers in your life this year than with an acupuncture appointment?

As a one-time mother’s day gift, acupuncture is a relaxing, revitalizing hour all for herself.

As a regular part of her health routine, acupuncture can keep her from getting sick frequently and offer a holistic treatment option for a variety of women’s health issues.

Not convinced? Here are four ways acupuncture supports women’s health and would make a great gift for any mom or woman you want to celebrate this May.

Acupuncture is relaxing. Acupuncture is great for anti-anxiety and relaxation. Acupuncture releases endorphins, your body’s natural pain killers, which cause us to feel happy and relaxed. Many patients fall asleep on the acupuncture table after I have inserted the needles. 

Acupuncture eases menstrual cramps. Many studies have shown that acupuncture helps ease PMS, and can even reduce symptoms again and again, each month, after regular acupuncture treatments. 

Acupuncture treats causes, not symptoms. Acupuncturists get to the bottom of your health, helping you feel your best even if you didn’t know you could feel any better. Acupuncture can help improve your energy levels, your sleep, and your digestion. 

Acupuncture reduces endometriosis pain. Acupuncture is a safe, effective, and affordable way to help manage the pain caused by endometriosis. Auricular acupuncture, a specific modality of acupuncture where needles are inserted in specific points on the ears, has been shown to be particularly effective in reducing the pain caused by endometriosis. 

If you would like to learn more about how acupuncture can help with a variety of women’s health issues as well as boost overall health and wellness, please call me today! 

Dr. Riley Smith, LAc · DACM · DiplOM

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