Abnormal Breast Symptoms: The Acupuncture Alternative

With alternative medicine at the forefront of consumer health, many women are turning away from traditional medicine to improve breast health. As a result, ancient Chinese medicine practices have become increasingly common. One such procedure, acupuncture provides women who wish to prevent or cure breast disease, a supplementary and complimentary approach to traditional healthcare and medical services. Understanding the dynamics of ancient Chinese medicine, the impact of emotion to the underlying potential risk of breast disorders, and the methods by which acupuncture works to improve breast health, will give a woman the resources and tools to make an educated decision in terms of maintaining and improving breast health.

In ancient Chinese medicine, it is believed nerve involvement and emotions play a significant role on the impact and incidence of breast disorders. With a woman's daily change in stress levels, ancient Chinese medicine believes the internal bodily fluids are modified in response to this stress, and unable to flow freely through the female physiological system. As a result, specific elements of bodily fluid, referred to as Qi, become thickened, clogged and even develop into nodules. These nodules, as a general belief, develop in areas where Qi flows naturally and most abundantly; the breast, chest and upper back. When unable to flow smoothly, nodules develop, leading to female health disorders, including breast cancer.