Acupuncture 101: Retraining the Nervous System for Better Endometriosis Care with Min Sung Kim
Sep 1
In today’s episode, I am joined by acupuncturist Min Sung Kim to explore how Traditional Chinese Medicine and acupuncture can transform the way we approach endometriosis care.
Min shares her clinical insights and personal experience living with endometriosis and adenomyosis, illustrating how acupuncture can help manage common symptoms from chronic pelvic pain to digestive issues. We dive into the concept of qi stagnation, the truly individualized approach acupuncturists take, and the emotional healing that can happen during treatment.
In This Episode, We Discuss:
- Acupuncture & the Nervous System: The science of how acupuncture helps regulate your autonomic nervous system to turn down chronic pain signals.
- Decoding Qi Stagnation: What terms like "qi deficiency" and "blood stagnation" actually mean in Traditional Chinese Medicine.
- The Gut-Pelvis Connection: How targeting neural and digestive pathways can alleviate endo-related digestive issues and bloating.
- Patient-Centered Advocacy: Why listening to women's health needs and creating personalized treatment plans is essential for real physical and emotional transformation.
Resources from Class:
Join us at The Endometriosis Care Continuum
Connect with Min: mskwellcare.com
Connect with Elysara: https://elysarawellness.com/endometriosis-management/
Listen to the other episodes in the Elysara Endometriosis Series:
Nicoletta Rasizzi - endo basics
Dr. George - cardiology & endo
Jessica Doto - the gaps in endo care
