50% of older Americans struggle with urinary incontinence, and a large majority of them are women
Women tend to be more likely to be affected by urinary bladder dysfunction than men. The most recent reports show more than 50 percent of older Americans struggle with urinary incontinence. This is just one of the many urinary problems that plague people all around the world. Urinary bladder dysfunction can mean anything from enuresis (urinary incontinence) to bladder stones. Many of these illnesses are preventable or treatable.
It is a common misconception that urinary dysfunction in women is most often a lasting side effect of childbirth, and requires muscle strengthening to fix, but it is actually treatable with Acupuncture. Acupuncture works to stimulate the nerves and helps the urinary bladder to function in a more regulated manner.
Women tend to be more likely to be affected by urinary bladder dysfunction than men. Urinary incontinence can have large effects on lifestyle and comfort. This is just one of the many urinary problems that plague people all around the world. Urinary bladder dysfunction can mean anything from enuresis (urinary incontinence) to bladder stones. Many of these illnesses are preventable or treatable.
Researchers at the China Academy of Chinese Medical Science conducted studies to look at the effectiveness of treating urinary incontinence in women. Specifically, they were looking at mixed urinary incontinence that can be caused by sneezing, coughing and during exertion. The researchers studied 42 females with mixed urinary incontinence and used acupuncture combined with electroacupuncture for the study. Many of the subjects reported no urinary incontinence or less than two grams of urinary leakage after receiving the series of treatments.
The bladder energetic meridian runs along both sides of the spine from head to heel. The autonomic nervous system is responsible for the control of the unconscious bodily functions, such as breathing and digestion. Acupuncture elicits an autonomic response that applies a modulation effect on the nerves that control bladder function.
Yours in health & wellness,
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