Acupuncture, TCM and Menopause
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Menopause is a significant transition in a woman’s life, often accompanied by a range of symptoms that can affect quality of life. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), particularly acupuncture, offers a holistic and natural approach to managing these symptoms, providing relief and promoting overall well- being.
What is Menopause?
Menopause marks the end of menstrual cycles and typically occurs in women between the ages of 45 and 55. It is characterized by a decline in reproductive hormones, leading to symptoms like hot flashes, night sweats, mood swings, and insomnia. While these symptoms are a natural part of aging, they can be challenging to manage.
TCM’s Approach to Menopause
In TCM, menopause is viewed as a natural decline in the body’s Yin and Yang energy. Acupuncture aims to restore balance and harmony within the body by stimulating specific points corresponding to these energies. This helps to alleviate symptoms and improve overall health.
Benefits of Acupuncture for Menopausal Symptoms
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Hot Flashes and Night Sweats:
Acupuncture can help regulate body temperature and reduce the frequency and intensity of hot flashes and night sweats. -
Mood Swings and Emotional
Health: By balancing the body’ s energy, acupuncture can help stabilize mood and alleviate anxiety and depression associated with menopause. -
Sleep Issues: Acupuncture
promotes relaxation and improves sleep quality, addressing insomnia and other sleep-related issues. -
Joint Pain and Muscular
Discomfort: Acupuncture can help reduce inflammation and relieve pain, addressing the joint pain and muscular discomfort experienced during menopause.
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If you would like to know how Acupuncture can help you in perimenopause or menopause, contact please get in touch with Charlotte Glendon.
About Charlotte Glendon
I am passionate about helping people to be happy and healthy through Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM).
Growing up in a family that valued Holistic Therapies, and having attended many holistic practitioners as a child and young adult, I was naturally drawn to these practices throughout my life. I discovered the brilliance of Acupuncture and TCM firsthand during my pregnancy with my first child, which opened my eyes to the many benefits of this ancient art of healing.