NWP Episode 176: The Science Behind How Acupuncture Works (And Why it Helps Fertility) with Aimee Raupp MS, LAc
I’ve always been a fan of acupuncture. I think it’s fascinating to think the same acupuncture points have been used for thousands of years. This traditional method of medicine is a great option for those looking for additional routes to help heal or just take care of your overall wellness! Plus, it can be a great option for fertility, period resumption and healing heal hormonal imbalances. I had the pleasure of having licensed acupuncturist and herbalist, Aimee Raupp, on the show to share the science behind why acupuncture works.
Aimee Raupp, MS, LAc, is a renowned women’s health & wellness expert and the best- selling author of the books Chill Out & Get Healthy, Yes, You Can Get Pregnant, and Body Belief. A licensed acupuncturist and herbalist in private practice in New York, she holds a Master of Science degree in Traditional Oriental Medicine from the Pacific College of Oriental Medicine and a Bachelor’s degree in biology from Rutgers University. Aimee is also the founder of the Aimee Raupp Beauty line of hand-crafted, organic skincare products. She has appeared on The View, and has been featured in Glamour, Allure, Well + Good, GOOP, Shape, and Redbook, and has received endorsements from Deepak Chopra, Dr. Christiane Northrup, Arianna Huffington, and Gabby Bernstein for her work in helping thousands of women to improve their vitality, celebrate their beauty, and reconnect to the presence of their optimal health. Aimee is also the Head of Chinese Medicine at The Well, an active columnist for media outlets such as Thrive Global, Well + Good, MindBodyGreen and is a frequent speaker at women’s health & wellness conferences across the nation. She engages her large community worldwide through her online programs and with her website, www.aimeeraupp.com.
In this episode we discuss:
Aimee’s journey to becoming an acupuncturist and herbalist, why not getting into medical school is the best thing that ever happened to her.
The Eastern medicine perspective of how acupuncture works and removes blocked Qi (also called life force)
The Eastern perspective of acupuncture and what the research shows about how acupuncture to improve health outcome through various modalities including increased blood flow
How acupuncture can support fertility
What Qi, blood flow and essence are so important to our health
Why we need to reconnect, renew and reawaken to have optimal health
How Aimmee practices wellness without obsession
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