menopausal problems
even at the mere thought of menopause, some women get an outbreak of sweat. some are lucky and don’t get bothered by the hormonal change, but many suffer from symptoms such as hot flushes, sweating, a reddened face, heart palpitations, high blood pressure, dizziness, tinnitus, back pain, night sweats, dry mouth, eyes, hair and vagina, constipation, irritability, depression, increased facial hair growth, etc.
the list of possible signs is long. and when the menopausal symptoms are too heavy, the option to take a hormone replacement is very tempting. comprehensible, and especially if a woman already has suffered from monthly complaints for decades – this on top is too much!
traditional chinese medicine (tcm) understands this change as a natural process, which occurs at the age of about 7x7 years. during menopause, which lasts about one to two years, the equilibrium of yin and yang, respectively the substances and the functional aspects of the body are out of balance.
«the option to take a hormone replacement is very tempting»
blood (yin) dries up, which is why heat (yang) rises. it is similar to a scale, you remove a bit from one bowl, the other bowl automatically rises. ideally, the two weigh bowls settle down again after a few months, because nature strives for harmony. but depending on your personal gynaecological history, the rebalancing can be very difficult or even not be possible to happen on its own. there are numerous unpleasant symptoms that persist if not treated.
in this case traditional chinese medicine (tcm) can provide a harmonizing service with acupuncture and herbs and rebalance the imbalance of yin (estrogen) and yang (progesterone). interestingly, sometimes yin and yang 'sink' equally. then symptoms like shivering, cold hands and feet, facial pallor and swollen ankles occur on top. in both cases tcm can mediate a balancing effect. if the complaints are only mild and bearable, it is advisable to experience the process, to trust nature and to let it run its course. however, if the quality of life is impaired, it is advisable to help nature gently. for best results, a good therapist will also give recommendations for nutrition and nutritional supplements. in the end, tcm may help women to stay cool.
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