Supporting Northern Beaches women

Menopause Acupuncture.

Perimenopause acupuncture

Peri-menopause (the lead up to menopause) often brings a myriad of symptoms that can significantly impact a woman's quality of life.

While conventional treatments may offer relief, Women are increasingly turning to therapies such as acupuncture as an supportive treatment option.

Acupuncturists can also provide valuable guidance and support around sustainable lifestyle changes for Perimenopause and beyond.

Ease Hot Flushes

Various studies have shown that acupuncture may offer relief from some of the most common symptoms. However, it is currently under-utilised in clinical practice.

Hot flushes affect approximately 70% of women in Western cultures. Vasomotor symptoms (VMS) also one of the best-studied areas with regard to acupuncture and menopause. The results of these reviews suggest that acupuncture has significant benefits for women suffering from flushes.

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Support better sleep

Menopause Acupuncture

Trouble getting to sleep, staying asleep or waking in the night?

Insomnia is a common complaint during perimenopause, with positive evidence suggesting Acupuncture.

Perimenopause is also a neurological transition. Brain imaging studies show that acupuncture influences brain regions involved in stress, emotion and sleep.

Pain relief during Perimenopause

Using the evidence based mechanisms of Acupuncture to your advantage, it may help you get back to exercising again.

A common reason women seek help from an acupuncturist is for muscular pain and tension. And the research agrees - it supports potential positive effect for headaches, migraines and back pain.

Women are also reporting more pain conditions during their perimenopausal phase including Frozen Shoulder, Bursitis or Plantar Fasciitis.

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Chinese Herbal Medicine support

Supportive Therapy: Chinese herbal medicine can complement acupuncture by providing ongoing symptom management between acupuncture treatments.

Emotional Balance: Chinese herbal formulas can be targeted at managing irritability, mood swings, and anxiety commonly experienced during peri-menopause. A study published in the Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine found that a Chinese herbal formula significantly reduced anxiety and depression symptoms in peri-menopausal women (Chen et al., 2013).

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