Hot Flushes in Menopause and Acupuncture

Hot Flushes and Night Sweats

Acupuncture can help with Vasomotor Symptoms (VMS) which  are a large part of  menopausal issues – hot flushes and night sweats, often these are accompanied by feelings of Anxiety, Palpitations and Insomnia.

These sweats usually affect head, neck, chest and upper back, but can be the whole body. Lasting between 3-10 minutes and may occur multiple times through the day and night. Appearance can be a warm glow to full on sweat and high colouring, making life very difficult.

Fluctuating Oestrogen

Oestrogen levels fluctuate extensively during perimenopause and menopause, and begin to settle post menopause. This can be from 30’s to 50’s and sometimes later.

In western medical terms the nervous system may not be functioning well due to the fluctuating levels of Oestrogen and Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH).

Nurture and Letting Go

Within the tradition of Five Element Acupuncture the elements are a continuing flowing circuit. Within each person, the seasons and the life cycle. See Menopause and Five Elements Theory Blog – https://www.southwellacupuncture.co.uk/blog/2023/06/10/menopause-and-five-element-theory/ https://www.southwellacupuncture.co.uk/acupuncture-five-elements/

Earth And Metal

Perimenopause and Menopause sit in the Earth and Metal elements.

• The Earth Element relates to 20s – 40s an time of many changes in a women with relationships, often birth and Mothering.

 The Earth Element can give confidence, emotional stability, loyalty, commitment, interdependence or the opposite can happen making this a difficult time.

• The Metal Element relates to 50s – mid 60’s a time of redefining values letting go, pain disorders.

The Metal Element can help you listen to your body, speech your truth,

let go and move forward  and make life changes or you may find yourself

stuck in situations and not able to let go and move forward with life.

Your Qi

Vasomotor Symptoms and in Menopause in general in Acupuncture

treatment relates to the Kidney deficiency, (this is not about damage to the Kidney but the Qi that relates these organs).  Jing your heredity Qi (Vital Energy). The imbalance of your Yin and Yang an the Five Elements.

Acupuncture Treatment

Traditional Five Element Acupuncture treatment revolves around your

needs, treat the balance within you in the Five Elements, balance your

Yin and Yang and strengthen your declining Kidney Qi. To help you build

your inner strength to, balance your hormones and  help you feel well to

take on life again.

Treatment

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