Deb Earley, M.Ac., L.Ac., Dipl.Ac. - Traditional Acupuncturist
Deb Earley, M.Ac., L.Ac., Dipl.Ac. - Traditional Acupuncturist
Treatment Specialties: Cancer & Fertility Support

Cancer Support

Because cancer can be a life threatening illness, it can leave you feeling frightened, uncertain and powerless. But if you or a loved one is facing cancer, it's important to have hope. In many cases, cancer can be treated, especially when its detected early. There are more treatments available now than ever before to cure cancer or to slow it's spread, relieve symptoms, and help you live a healthier life. A central aim of acupuncture is to reinvigorate and balance the life energy of the body. While chemotherapy and radiation kill cancer cells, these treatments also can dampen and block the movement of Qi energy. Cancer patients who receive acupuncture treatment often experience a significant increase in energy levels and renewed strength to continue the healing process. Acupuncture helps cancer patients to deal more effectively with both the illness and the side-effects of treatments. Acupuncture can help patients deal with:

  • nausea and vomiting;
  • excessive body heat and hot flashes;
  • Revitalize their body's energy;
  • Detoxify from heavy drugs;
  • relief from anxiety, depression, fatigue, insomnia, and stress.

While acupuncture can be extremely helpful in addressing many physiological concerns associated with cancer and cancer treatment, it can also help a person cope with the emotional and psychological challenges as well. Acupuncture treats the body, but it also supports the mind, emotions, and spirit. Acupuncture patients often report a greater sense of well-being and improved self-confidence in their ability to cope with the disease.


Fertility Support

The treatment of infertility and women's reproductive health dates back thousands of years. These ancient, time-tested techniques improve fertility rates and support a woman's whole body, unlocking unlimited potential for health, healing and childbearing. A landmark study published in the medical journal Fertility & Sterility found that acupuncture dramatically improves the chances of becoming pregnant when used in conjunction with other assisted reproductive techniques. Researchers from Weill Cornell Medical Center in New York reviewed studies on Chinese medicine and fertility and concluded that acupuncture helps to:

  • Increase blood flow to the uterus, which improves the chances of an ovum implanting on the uterine wall;
  • Reduce anxiety, stress, and the hormones that are secreted during stressful situations that can significantly decrease fertility;
  • Normalize hormone and the endocrine system that are secreted during stressful situations that can significantly decrease fertility;
  • Positively affect the hypothalamic-pituitary-ovarian axis, which plays a key role in fertility;
  • Regulate the menstrual cycle.

Acupuncture and Chinese herbs can raise the fertility potential for women by affecting the quality, quantity, balance and flow of Qi (vital life energy) and blood. According to the acupuncture theory, infertility is caused by the imbalance of Qi and blood affecting one or more the organ systems. When the Qi and blood are circulating freely, every cell, tissue and organ is properly nourished, thus promoting a woman's health and fertility. I invite you to learn more about the value of acupuncture and herbs in relation to fertility by calling to discuss your specific concerns.