
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.
"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.