Women who have never experienced the symptoms of a urinary infection are rare. Although there are treatments available, cystitis tends to return… For those who suffer frequent recurrences, acupuncture could be an effective alternative.
Treatment of urinary tract infections
Acupuncture has been shown to be effective in treating the following problems:
Urinary incontinence: Acupuncture can help strengthen the pelvic floor muscles to improve control of urine leakage, pollakiuria (frequent urination), dysuria (difficulty urinating), nocturia (need to urinate at night).
Recurrent urinary tract infections: Acupuncture can be used to boost the immune system and help prevent recurrent urinary tract infections.
Painful bladder syndrome (interstitial cystitis): Acupuncture can help reduce the pain and inflammation associated with this condition.
Enlarged prostate: Acupuncture can help relieve the urinary symptoms associated with enlargement, such as frequent urination and poor urine flow.
What is Cystitis ?
Cystitis is an inflammation of the bladder that causes… :
- painful urination, often in small quantities ;
- frequent burning ;
heaviness in the lower abdomen ; - in the case of haemorrhagic cystitis, the presence of blood during urination.
How can cystitis be treated naturally and quickly?
Urinary tract infection or cystitis is treated with short courses of antibiotics. But it can also be treated with alternative medicine and natural therapies: acupuncture, plants and certain good practices can limit the symptoms of the infection and act as a basic treatment.
Acupuncture can be used as a complementary treatment for certain urinary problems
Acupuncture is for people of all ages, from birth and throughout our lives, we can receive acupuncture treatments. The acupuncturist adapts his treatments according to the age, physical and mental condition, specific periods of life (pregnancy) and sensitivity of each patient.
Your acupuncturist can help you treat your next episode of urinary tract infection simply and quickly.
Urinary tract infections (also known as cystitis) can be effectively treated with acupuncture.
Acupuncture and Chinese medicine constitute a safe and effective treatment to improve the symptoms associated with both bacterial and interstitial cystitis, focusing on creating a stronger immune system and restoring the body’s natural healing mechanisms.
Most private insurers cover acupuncture treatments in full or in part. What’s more, no prescription is required to consult an acupuncturist. Check with your insurer to find out what you are covered for.
The role of traditional Chinese medicine in the treatment of cystitis
According to traditional Chinese medicine, cystitis is linked to the element of water, whose organs and viscera are the kidneys and bladder. The function of the bladder is to transform and excrete liquids, using the energy (Qi) of the kidneys. If the kidneys are deficient in energy, they will not be able to send it to the bladder, so they will be deficient in Qi.
Cystitis and acupuncture: how it works and why it might be a good solution
As we anticipated, according to Traditional Chinese Medicine a healthy person has a protective layer called ‘Wei-Qi.’ If this Qi is not strong enough, cold from outside enters the body. And what happens? Some people get colds, others develop bladder infections.
