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Acupuncture for Hot Flashes

When you experience sudden waves of heat, night sweats, and anxiety, you may have hot flashes, a common symptom of perimenopause and menopause. Other than hormone replacement therapy, there may seem like there are no effective treatments available.

However, acupuncture is a safe and natural option that may help you feel balanced, calm, and cool again.

What Causes Hot Flashes?

Hot flashes are caused by the fluctuating estrogen levels during perimenopause or menopause. As you age, your ovaries produce less estrogen, and your body has difficulty regulating its temperature. Common symptoms may include:

  • Sudden heat sensations in your chest, neck, or face

  • Flushed, red skin

  • Rapid heartbeat

  • Profuse sweating or chills

  • Trouble sleeping

  • Anxiety or panic

These episodes can occur day or night at any time and may continue for seven years or longer for some women.

Is Acupuncture an Effective Treatment for Hot Flashes?

Yes. Acupuncture often is able to reduce the frequency, intensity, and duration of your hot flashes. It supports your body’s natural healing mechanisms by regulating your internal temperature, rebalancing your hormones, supports your endocrine function, and supporting your parasympathetic nervous system to reduce your stress and anxiety. And most importantly... Replenishing your Qi.

How Does Acupuncture Work for Menopausal Symptoms?

In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), we all have both Yin and Yang energies in our bodies and our spirits.  In order for us to be healthy, these two energies must remain in balance. Yin is cool, calming, and moistening, while Yang is warm, active, and drying. As you age, your Yin essence declines, allowing your Yang to rise, resulting in internal heat...  

Hot flashes.

While hormone replacement therapy can be beneficial, it may not be appropriate for everyone.  If you have a history of breast or uterine cancer, blood clots, stroke, or high blood pressure. HRT may not be for you.

Or...  You might just prefer a natural alternative.

The great thing about acupuncture is that it can be used by itself or alongside other therapies.

Get Help for Hot Flashes Today

Hot flashes can be uncomfortable, frustrating, and exhausting. Just know that you don't have to live with them.

At Foundation Chiropractic, we offer holistic, patient-centered care.  When you are looking for a natural way relieve your hot flashes, acupuncture can help support you during this transition.

Located in both Pittsburgh and Wexford

Call us at 412-552-8071

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Acupuncture in Pittsburgh

Have you ever wondered how TINY needles could help you with BIG health problems?

No matter if you are dealing with chronic pain, digestive issues like IBS, or are trying to get pregnant, acupuncture might be the natural solution you have been seeking.

At Foundation Chiropractic, we are excited to offer acupuncture in Pittsburgh as part of our commitment to safe, holistic care. If you are new to acupuncture or have tried it before, we are here to make your experience comfortable, relaxing, and effective. Whether you want a standalone acupuncture treatment or would like to combine it with chiropractic care, our team is here to support you.

What is Acupuncture and How Does it Work?

Acupuncture is the insertion of fine needles into specific points on your body at specific points on your body to promote balance and wellness.

While there are many different types of acupuncture, at Foundation Chiropractic in Pittsburgh, we practice traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) and work with Qi, the vital energy needed to sustain life. Qi (pronounced “chee”) regulates all of the systems in your body to stimulate your nerves, increase healthy blood flow, and promote the release of endorphins and anti-inflammatory substances.

In TCM, health is seen as a balance of Yin and Yang, and when Qi is disrupted by stress, injury, or a poor diet, symptoms like pain, fatigue, or hormonal imbalance can arise. Acupuncture restores the smooth flow of Qi, helping your body return to its natural state of health.

What Does Acupuncture Treat?

When you make an appointment at Foundation Chiropractic in Pittsburgh, you may be surprised at how many different conditions we can treat. In addition to helping to reduce your pain, acupuncture can help you with many different conditions.  

One of our favorite issues to support is fertility. So many people struggle with trying to get pregnant and we love that acupuncture offers a gentle and natural alternative. It also helps regulate your menstrual cycle, reduce symptoms of PMS, and ease you through the transition of perimenopause and menopause.

Other ailments acupuncture helps with include:

  • Headaches and migraines

  • Feelings of stress and anxiety

  • Allergies and sinus pain

  • IBS, constipation, and diarrhea

  • Pregnancy support

  • Smoking cessation and other additions

And so much more!!! Because TCM focuses on balance, it is able to relieve a broad spectrum of different health concerns.

When performed by a licensed practitioner who is properly trained, acupuncture is very safe, and any side effects are rare and usually mild.

Find Out How Acupuncture Can Help You

When you choose Foundation Chiropractic, you are choosing a team dedicated to holistic healing, safety, and patient-centered care. If you have been thinking about acupuncture, now is the time to go for it.

Discover the benefits of acupuncture in Pittsburgh by scheduling your appointment with our caring team today.