How Acupuncture Helps Men’s Health

Caring for your health and well-being is important for all the stages of your life. While it can sometimes be difficult to talk with your doctor or practitioner about issues such as prostate conditions, erectile dysfunction or infertility, it is important to be open and honest. After all, these concerns can have a major impact on your overall health as well as your sex life, your relationships and your emotional health.

Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) offer powerful tools to help you feel your best. They have been used for thousands of years to treat men’s health concerns and they can be safely used along with Western therapies.

What is acupuncture and how can it help?

Acupuncture is a complex system of care used to maintain health, relieve symptoms and improve well-being. At the core of this ancient medicine is the concept of Qi (pronounced “chee), or vital energy, which protects the body from illness, pain, and disease. This energy flows through the body in pathways called Meridians that are connected to specific organs and glands. A person’s health is influenced by the quality, quantity, and balance of Qi. If it is out of balance or restricted, it can cause illnesses and symptoms such as prostate problems or infertility.

Male depression

Depression is experienced in both men and women. Men tend to exhibit and report feelings of fatigue, frustration, irritability, lack of concentration, sleep disturbance and loss of interest in work and social activities. Profound emotional feelings such as sadness, guilt and grief are acknowledged more by women than men. Acupuncture can help calm the mind and body, reduce stress and anxiety, and help with male symptoms of depression.

Prostate Cancer

Prostate cancer affects about one in six men in the United States. When caught early, it can respond very well to treatment, so it is recommended that all men over the age of 50 get yearly prostate cancer screenings. Symptoms can include urinary problems, pain in the lower back or hips and blood in the urine or semen. If you or a loved one is diagnosed with prostate cancer, acupuncture and TCM can be helpful in relieving the side effects of treatment and boosting overall health.

Male Menopause (MM)

This is also referred to as androgen decline. As men age, there becomes a decline in the production of testosterone, the male hormone. When this happens, symptoms such as fatigue, weakness, depression, mood changes and sexual problems may appear. Acupuncture and herbal therapy can support men as they age and eliminate symptoms and signs related to MM.

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