Perimenopause

Written By Christine Pfeiffer

Acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine may help to support women through the transitional time of perimenopause. Many women experience a range of physical and emotional symptoms as a result of hormonal changes.

Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine works to rebalance the body and internal organ systems to support the natural aging process.

Common symptoms include:

  • hot flashes and night sweats

  • Insomnia and poor sleep

  • fatigue and low energy

  • Brain fog and memory issues

  • vaginal dryness and low Libido

  • weight gain

  • fluid retention

  • irregular or heavy periods

  • irritability and anxiety

  • mood changes and mood swings

Acupuncture can assist with symptoms:

  • by helping to regulate hormones

  • Calming the nervous system and helping with anxiety, stress, insomnia and mood

  • increase blood flow to help with vaginal dryness and hot flashes

  • tonify the kidney and liver

  • reduce inflammation within the body and help to ease pain

  • support digestion

Chinese herbal medicine

Herbal formulas are given specifically to the presenting diagnoses And pattern presentation. Chinese medicine can help to;

  • tonify kidney yin - which may help with hot flashes, night sweats and dryness

  • nourish blood and qi - for fatigue, brain fog, irregular bleeding

  • calm the Shen or spirit - to help promote restful sleep, ease anxiety and regulate mood

  • regulate the liver qi - help for breast tenderness, bloating and irritability

Christine Pfeiffer https://www.christinepfeiffer.com
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