Specialist in Women’s Health
In Adelaide. Dr Liu is specialized in women's health: fertility, menopause, period pain, irregular period, hormonal imbalance, IVF, endometriosis, Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, gynecological issues, prenatal and postnatal support, morning sickness, Malposition of fetus, induction of the labor, etc. Using holistic approach based on traditional Chinese medicine including acupuncture, moxibustion and Chinese herbal medicine, Dr Liu has helped many couples to have their babies naturally or through IVF, with a successful rate over 80% over the last 20 years.
Acupuncture for Pregnancy
Several trials have examined the effect of acupuncture on symptoms that occur in pregnancy and the effect of acupuncture on labour. Most of the trials examining the effect of acupuncture in pregnancy have focused on its action during and before labour, measuring labour pain and duration, as well initiation of labour when it is overdue.
(The feasibility of acupuncture as an adjunct intervention for antenatal depression: a pragmatic randomised controlled trial, S Ormsby et al, JAD, 275, 1 October 2020, Pages 82-93 Journal of Affective Disorders)
Cosmetic acupuncture, a natural way
Today acupuncture is rapidly gaining popularity as a powerful, non-toxic, painless alternative rather than toxic anti-aging treatments like Botox or other invasive cosmetic procedures. According to Chinese medicine where acupuncture facial rejuvenation treatments have been used for centuries.
It can help managing issues related to pores, muscle tone, collagen production, hormonal balance, circulation and oxygenation of the skin, such as dull tired looking skin; fine lines; frown lines; sagging skin and puffy or droopy eyelids; scars; lymph circulation etc.