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Episode 36: The Benefits of Acupuncture for Women’s Health with Ali Damron
Acupuncture is a method of medicine that I don’t have a lot of knowledge on, so as usual, I found an expert to fill us in. Ali Damron shares so much information on what acupuncture is, when it’s used, and how it works. We discuss her experience with acupuncture for women’s health and hormones and her close work alongside OBGYN physicians and other medical professionals. Ali answers your questions such as whether or not acupuncture is painful, how long sessions take, and what the science behind it is.
Ali is a wife, mother to two sweet little boys, a licensed acupuncturist and a certified personal trainer. For the last eight years, she ran her own successful private practice as an acupuncturist. Over the last five years, she’s taken her message to the online platform where she does 1:1 consultations on women’s health and hormones, offers digital courses and has a podcast called The Ali Damron Show.
In this episode we discuss:
- A description of what acupuncture is and the many benefits
- When and how acupuncture is incorporated into reproductive medicine
- Ways that acupuncture can help women experiencing infertility
- How acupuncture can with pain and irritability
- Where you can find a licensed acupuncturist near you
Resources:
- Read about Acupuncture for Fertility
- Grab your copy of the 6 Daily Evidence-Based Habits for Your Healthiest Hormones
- Aborm.org
- Listen to the Ali Damron Show
- Scientific studies?
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Questions Answered In The Episode:
- Can you walk us through what a visit looks like for infertility and what does the appointment entail?
- If you’re working with an OB-GYN when do you get involved in the process?
- When it comes to fertility, have you seen success stories?
- Why do so many women struggle with hormone imbalances?
- How long does it take to correct a hormone balance?
- Does insurance cover acupuncture?
- Can acupuncture help support other pregnancy-related things, like SPD (Symphysis pubis dysfunction) pain and discomfort?
- Can you explain how acupuncture helps you give birth near your due date?
- Can acupuncture help with third trimester swelling of the face and body?
- How can you find a good practitioner?
- Any benefits to help with mood and irritability, especially postpartum?
- What is the science behind it other than stress relief?
- Can acupuncture help with PCOS?
- Can acupuncture regulate long periods?
- Are there different techniques you can use?
- What’s the average length of time it takes per visit?
