Acupuncture for Men's Health

We don’t talk enough about men’s health as it relates to Traditional Chinese Medicine. So this month, we’re fixing that, with a closer look at the many ways acupuncture can treat and improve some common men’s health issues.

While we’re talking specifically about men’s health here, it’s important to remember that the benefits below apply to everyone. Acupuncture is a natural way to help your body function at its best—whether that means getting in the garden (and being able to get back up!), recovering quicker from a pickup game, sleeping better or simply having more stamina.

And for men, it’s a holistic way to address common ailments like cardiovascular disease, anxiety and depression, prostate health, digestive issues, allergies, insomnia and reproductive health.

Cardiovascular disease
Common points: Neiguan (Pericardium 6) inner forearm, Xinshu (Urinary Bladder 15) near the spine
Benefits: Lowers blood pressure, stabilizes erratic heart rates, improves blood flow to heart, promotes recovery after event

Anxiety and depression
Common points: Yin Tang (Hall of Impression) between the eyebrows, Shenmen (Heart 7) inner wrist
Benefits: Regulates nervous system, balances cortisol and serotonin, improves sleep, reduces physical tension

Prostate health
Common points: Zhongji (Ren 3) above pelvic bone, Guanyuan (Ren 4) below belly button
Benefits: Reduces inflammation, relaxes pelvic muscles, decreases urethral pressure, promotes pain relief

Digestive issues
Common points: Leg Three Miles (Stomach 36) below the kneecap, Zhongwan (Ren 12) abdomen
Benefits: Reduces gut inflammation, helps food move through your system, alleviates cramping and discomfort, activates rest-and-digest

Allergies
Common points: Yingxiang (Large Intestine 20) near nose, Hegu (Large Intestine 4) between thumb and index finger
Benefits: Relieves congestion and headaches, reduces inflammation, lowers need for medication

Insomnia
Common points: Shenmen (Heart 7) inner wrist, Anmian behind ear lobe
Benefits: Improves sleep duration, reduces wakefulness, promotes deeper sleep, relieves chronic pain, alternative to sleep-aid medications

Reproductive health
Common points: Guanyuan (Ren 4) below belly button, Shenshu (Urinary Bladder 23) lower back
Benefits: Regulates reproductive hormones, reduces stress, boosts motility, count and morphology 

Sound like you? Acupuncture can help you find balance and relief from ailments big and small, acute and chronic, setting you up for a healthy, pain-free summer.

In health and wellness,
Julie