Acupuncture and acupressure - Applications to women's reproductive health care

Journal/Book: J Nurse Midwifery. 1999; 44: 655 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY 10010, USA. Elsevier Science Inc. 217-230.

Abstract: An introduction to the therapeutic applications, history, and theory of acupuncture and acupressure is presented. The traditional concepts that underlie treatment of imbalances of ch'i, or vital energy, are presented, along with the theories of yin and yang, meridians, vital substances, pathogenic factors, five phases, and the eight principle patterns. Contemporary Western research findings on the biochemical mediaries and effects of acupuncture are reviewed. Clinical applications to women's reproductive care that are presented include treatment for dysmenorrhea, infertility, and childbearing. Data on clinical trials are reviewed, and licensure and educational preparation for practice of these modalities are discussed.

Note: Article Beal MW, Yale Univ, Sch Nursing, 100 Church St S, New Haven,CT 06536 USA

Keyword(s): BREECH PRESENTATION; MOXIBUSTION

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