How Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine Helps with Menopause and Menopausal Symptoms

ENCINO, Calif. - Dec. 23, 2013 - PRLog -- How Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine can Help with menopause

         Most people don’t think that acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine can help with menopause or menopausal symptoms. Well, this article will bring some light to the table. It will give you, the reader a better understanding of what acupuncture and herbal medicine can do for menopause and menopausal symptoms. Menopause can be defined as the permanent cessation of a women’s menses. When this occurs there are an array of signs and symptoms that arise. Hot flashes, fatigue and genital atrophy and osteoporosis are only the tip of the ice berg. Most of these symptoms are not very serious and will eventually go away with time. They are more of a nuisance than anything. However,   osteoporosis which has increased in menopausal women is a more serious condition. It will carry on with the individual until the end of time, and if not treated can be dangerous and ultimately debilitating.

         Lets get a little more specific. In Chinese medicine, we can break down menopause into three different kinds. Each type will arise at different times in a womens life and consist different signs and symptoms. For example, we have a version of menopause called “Kidney Yin deficiency”. This type is common and consist of symptoms like, delayed menstruation, hair loss, vaginal discharge and dryness, dizziness, tinnitus, dry itchy skin, low back pain etc. With this specific type of menopausal symptoms we would strictly nourish and tonify the kidneys.  Please visit our website at www.balancewithinyou.com for any questions or concerns. We are located in Encino ca which is our main location, but also cater to surrounding cities of Encino like Sherman oaks, woodland hills, reseda and Tarzana. We are also located in the miracle mile area, and cater to Beverly hills, all the surrounding cities of Beverly hills, west Hollywood, and the greater Los Angeles area.

         Moving forward, a more common type of menopause which most women experience is what Chinese medicine calls “rising deficiency heat”. This is the most common type of menopausal symptoms that women experience. We can treat this in our office most effectively at our Miracle mile/ Beverly Hills location. These symptoms consist of hot flushes, irritability, dizziness, nervousness, and pain which feels like it’s coming from inside of the bone. This type of menopause can be slightly tougher to treat in that it has many ups and downs and may frustrate the patient. The Chinese medical formula prescribed for the type of menopause is used to clear deficiency heat and nourishes yin.  Please visit our website at www.balancewithinyou.com for any questions or concerns. We are located in Encino ca which is our main location, but also cater to surrounding cities of Encino like Sherman oaks, woodland hills, reseda and Tarzana. We are also located in the miracle mile area, and cater to Beverly hills, all the surrounding cities of Beverly hills, west Hollywood, and the greater Los Angeles area.

The last type of menopause is also very common. It is in most women that may have lived a life struggling with anemia or a minor blood deficiency. In this specific type of menopause you have similar signs of dizziness, hot flashes, sweating, followed with insomnia and a pale complexion. One may also feel very fatigued and tiered. The main sign and symptoms in this type of menopause is dryness. For example, your acupuncturist may point out dry hair, dry skin, dry mouth, and you may even notice your nails are cracking and chipping much easier. These are sign of a blood deficiency causing the menopausal symptoms during menopause. In this case your acupuncturist will prescribe you a Chinese herbal formula to nourish blood will decrease your symptoms. Taking supplements during this time may be a good idea, however you may want to consult with your primary care physician to see if it would be a good idea.

Lastly, a few helpful things that one can do during all of the menopausal symptoms to decrease the severity of the symptoms are as fallows:

Keeping hydrated is very important. Especially drinking water that is electrolyte enhanced. Proper hydration is very important during menopause because it allows for the necessary hormone functions to take place during this time. It will help with the hot flashes, and mood swings, so please do your best.

Exercise is also very important during the menopausal stages of a women’s life.  Exercise, especially cardiovascular exercise causes oxygenated blood to circulate throughout the body which regulates certain functions in the body. Exercise help regulate hormones and helps blood flow and circulation. At “Balance Within” our acupuncturist can give you more helpful information on how to decrease the irritating symptoms of menopause. Treatments for menopause can be best dealt with at our west los angeles office located close to Beverly hills and west Hollywood. We can also offer treatments for menopause at our Encino office. Please visit our website at www.balancewithinyou.com for any questions or concerns. We are located in Encino ca which is our main location, but also cater to surrounding cities of Encino like Sherman oaks, woodland hills, reseda and Tarzana. We are also located in the miracle mile area, and cater to Beverly hills, all the surrounding cities of Beverly hills, west Hollywood, and the greater Los Angeles area.