Menopause is a naturally occurring phenomenon that will affect all women at some stage in life (typically around 45-63), and is a natural part of aging. But the transition doesn't have to be a dreaded process, symptoms of menopause can be managed with acupuncture and traditional chinese herbal medicine. Hormone imbalances can be maintained often with as little as a few treatments.
Menopause occurs when there is a decrease in the amounts of estrogen and/or progesterone being produced in the body. This can result in symptoms as varied as; hot flashes, night sweats, mood swings, memory loss, headaches, joint aches/pain, insomnia, decreased libido, increased urination, and weight gain.
Physicians usually prescribe hormone replacement therapy (HRT) to aid in the symptoms, however there are often serious side-effects that go along with this. HRT can increase the risk of breast, ovarian, and uterine cancers, increase the risk of heart disease and stroke. Women may also experience; bloating, cramping, spotting and breast tenderness. Synthetic hormones can never replace natural ones.
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), and the National Institute of Health (NIH), Acupuncture is a viable treatment option for menopause. It is a natural, alternative without side-effects that aids in rebalancing the body's reaction to a depletion of hormones. A Registered Acupuncturist will conduct a detailed assessment and form a diagnosis based on a specific pattern in Traditional Chinese Medicine. By point selection, the use of herbs, moxabustion and/or auricular therapy- the treatment of menopause can be very successful when combined with a diet low in dairy, red meat, alcohol, sugar, and caffeine.
Contact your local Registered Acupuncturist for more information!
"I was experiencing menopause with such intense hot flashes, my face would light up instantly! My Doctor prescribed HRT- but I had a horrible time with the side-effects-- I wanted to try another method. That's when I decided to try acupuncture in combination with Chinese Medicine and found the combination worked really well for me." -- Heather J.
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