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