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Licensed Acupunturist Lorraine H. Harris L.Ac, Dipl. O.M.

Licensed Acupuncturist & Chinese Herbalist
Asheville's Comprehensive Acupuncture Care & Specialist in Fertility, Women's Health and Rejuvenation


Women's Health

Chinese Medicine's Gentle Approach to Women's Health

Healthy WomanGynecology in general is an area in which Chinese medicine shines. Its treatment is humane, without side effects, and relatively inexpensive for a wide variety of disorders. Chinese medicine may be used instead of or in conjunction with Western medicine for the successful treatment of menstrual problems, infertility and menopausal discomforts.

There are many advantages to the use of Chinese medicine for a variety of women's health complaints.
  1. Chinese medicine is one of the most holistic medical systems available today.
  2. Chinese medicine has individualized diagnostic and treatment techniques.
  3. Chinese medicine has no side effects.
  4. Chinese medicine's emphasis is on prevention.
  5. Chinese medicine has a long history of successful treatment for gynecological disorders and fertility problems.
  6. Chinese medicine offers self-empowerment.

Menstrual Disorders - Menstruation need not be painful.

A healthy, well-balanced woman will menstruate about every 25-31 days for 5-7 days. There will be no discomforts - physical or emotional - before, during, or after her period. However, there are many imbalances that manifest themselves as painful or uncomfortable.

Menstral Pain (Dysmenorrhea) and Chinese Herbal Medicine - Chinese herbal medicine appears to be more effective at relieving menstrual cramps and pain than pharmaceutical drugs, according to a new study conducted by Australian researchers and published in the journal Cochrane Library.
Learn More About How Chinese Herbs Relieve Menstrual Pain Better than Drugs

Menstrual Pain and Acupuncture.  A recent German study published in the February, 2008 issue of the American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology confirms that acupuncture can relieve a woman of her menstrual pain.
Learn More About How TCM can relieve painful periods.

Endometriosis and Chinese Medicine. According to the Journal of the American Medical Association, endometriosis affects approximately 5 to 7 million American women. Endometriosis has been labeled by some doctors as “the career woman’s disease” because of its high correlation with increased stress levels.
Learn More About How TCM Can Help Women Overcome Endometriosis, This Major Cause of Infertility

Uterine Fibroids and Chinese Medicine.   One in 5 women will be diagnosed with uterine fibroids  (myomas).  Onset is in the woman's 30's-40's with 25-50% of women of childbearing age.  Some types of fibroids can adversely affect fertility.
Learn more about Uterine Fibroids and treatment options

Infertility - Infertility is a myth.

Acupuncture Offers Hope to Couples Challenged by Infertility

Reports directly out of the American Society of Reproductive Medicine's Fertility & Sterility Journal.

Menopause - Menopause is not a disease.

Chinese medicine sees menopause as a normal and important transition which can be assisted to proceed smoothly, quickly, and without discomfort.

Osteoporosis and Chinese Herbal Medicine. Research shows Yin Yang Huo effective for osteoporosis and bone health.
Learn more about How Horny Goatweed (Yin Yang Huo) is effective for osteoporosis and bone health

Insomnia and Acupuncture. Research published in the Journal of Advanced Nursing concluded that "acupuncture may be an effective intervention for the relief of insomnia."
Read more about How to get a good night's sleep by using Chinese Medicine.

Breast Health

11 Tips on How to Maintain Breast Health.
Maintaining Breast Health Through Regular Self-massage.

Health & Beauty - Health is not just an absence of disease.

Cosmetic acupuncture can pinpoint the key to softer, more youthful skin.

Women's Health Self-Massage: A 15 Minute Regime for Health & Beauty.

Beauty for Life.

Resources

DrNorthrup.com. Dr. Northrup is Internationally known for her empowering approach to women's health and wellness.

TheFertileSoul.com The Fertile Soul Method™ can increase your chances of conceiving, naturally or using assisted reproductive technologies. Treatment is available through retreats, phone consultation with Fertile Soul TCM practitioners and advisors and local practitioners involved in The Fertile Soul's Clinical Excellence in Fertility Program.

 

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Your path to radiant health...
from motherhood to menopause.

Lorraine Harris's Asheville acupuncture clinic is conveniently located in South Asheville.  Ms. Harris is a licensed acupuncturist and Chinese herbalist and Nationally Board Certified Practitioner of Chinese Medicine. She is the only fertility specialist in Western North Carolina (WNC) offering The Fertile Soul Method™ and Mei Zen™ facial rejuvenation program.

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About Lorraine H. Harris



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