Acupuncture & Herbal medicine for Sexual Dysfunction

Acupuncture is based on the theory that vital energy (Chi) flows through the body along certain pathways. Acupuncture can balance this energy by stimulating specific points along pathways with thin needles.

One of the biggest differences in treatment between Western medicine and Chinese medicine is that Chinese medicine tries to strengthen a person’s immune system and strengthen their foundation, while Western medicine is usually looking for a quick fix.

Low sexual function or desire is usually caused by Kidney Yang Deficiency or Kidney Jing Deficiency. This is true for both men and women. (These Kidney deficiencies do NOT indicate kidney disease in the Western sense.)

Kidney deficiencies are usually caused by excessive energy spent on physical and or mental factors. Poor or insufficient sleep can also contribute. This can result in low sex drive, erectile dysfunction, or low sperm count.

To have good health means to have normal flows of energy (blood and chi). Acupuncture regulates your body’s system. It promotes blood flow to the reproductive organs and stabilizes hormone levels. It builds up your body's natural hormone system, so that the person regains normal sexual functions.

This was the case for a 39 year old man. This man suffered from sexual dysfunction for 2 years. This was caused by too much pressure from work. In the beginning, he could last about 10 minutes. As time passed, and as he got more pressure, his already affected sexual functions became worse. Soon, he could only last a couple minutes. Then, he lost the ability to perform at all. As he sexual functions diminished, he got even more anxious. This also led to depression. He didn’t want to take medication because of the side effects. Finally he sought out alternative treatment and came to me. His case was mainly due to deficiency in the kidney and blood. I gave him acupuncture along with herbal medicine. As his condition gradually improved, his depression also improved. The acupuncture and herbal medicine therapies treated his well being as a whole. Not only did it improve his sexual functions, it also imroved his sleep. This, along with his healthy diet and physical activity, contributed greatly to his success.