Practitioner

 Zak.Han

Chinese Acupuncture practitioner,Chinese

exarmy doctor,worked

in army hospital 20 years.He specialises in

  back pain relief

This website does not provide specific medical advice and the information provided should not be used as a substitute for seeking medical advice from a registered health practitioner.

  Menopausal Syndrome

refers menopausal women because ovarian function disappear until the recession caused endocrine disorders and disorders of the autonomic symptoms. Young women from ovariectomized or radiation therapy, may also have similar symptoms, and more obvious. The main manifestations of hot flashes, sweating, can be accompanied by dizziness, heart palpitations, facial flushing, kidney, irritability irritability, insomnia forgetful, for itchy skin, aching joints. Menopausal women to about 85% there will be menopausal syndrome, the majority may ease, only 25% of severe symptoms, and require treatment.
Chinese medicine said menopause syndrome as a broken by the various cards before and after menopause after Zhu card. That incidence is due to failure Shenqi gradually toward the deficiency of the blood shortage, the imbalance between yin and yang and other viscera dysfunction caused. Chinese medicine for the treatment of the disease, to reconcile with the yin and yang, dialectical flexible, efficacy notable advantages, the majority of patients willing to accept it.
Acupuncture
[Election Point] Acupuncture Points : ① Yaoshu, Qvgu, Rangu, Burong, China. ; ② Xuanshu, Zhongji, Shuiquan, Cehngman ③ Baihui, Yinjiao, Zhaohai, Guilai
[Acupuncture] into the light after Acupuncture needles, to the slow pace of Acupuncture, acupuncture is under question after mentioning warm to the skin, and wait a moment out needles.

Can Acupuncture Help Control Menopause Symptoms
By Kathryn Whittaker 

The treatment for migraines and other menopause symptoms is not the same in every part of the world. Different cultures have different medicine practices and beliefs. However, it is interesting to note that the Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), acupuncture, is becoming a popular therapeutic method in Western culture to treat a variety of psychological and physical conditions including menopause.

TCM views menopause as the time in a woman’s life when her body shuts down her natural monthly reproductive cycle because she can no longer reproduce. However, it is believed that her body stops menses to conserve her qi (body life energy), so as she ages she can retain all of her resources.

Unlike women in western culture, for most women in the East, menopause is rather uneventful. It is thought the reasons for this is because Western women lead a more fast-paced, stress-ridden lifestyle, and tend to consume poorer diets. Thus, as a result, women in Western culture tend to experience far more intense menopausal symptoms than their sisters in the East.

Despite the real causes of menopausal symptoms, the fact remains that Traditional Chinese Medicine does not consider menopause to be a syndrome. The thought is that women suffering through menopause have a variety of qi problems such as constrained liver qi and kidney yin deficiency. In other words, their qi is imbalanced and is wreaking havoc on their mind and body.

Thus, the goal of TCM is to uniquely treat each woman based on her specific symptoms. This means that different techniques aside from acupuncture may also be suggested, such as Chinese herbs, lifestyle or dietary changes and exercises - all of which are used to help restore balance to the body.

How does acupuncture work? Acupuncture is based on the belief that there are approximately 2000 acupuncture points (trigger points) throughout the body. These trigger points are linked to one another via a group of 20 different meridians (pathways). Meridians are responsible for conducting qi between the surface of the body and the internal organs. Qi has a specific affect on each point it passes through. When qi properly flows throughout the meridians and all its points, it maintains a healthy balance in the mind and body.

During an acupuncture treatment for menopause, an acupuncture therapist will help a woman bring balance back to her body by focusing treatment on the trigger points related to her symptoms. Only some trigger points are used, and will vary depending on the symptoms. Thus, every menopausal woman is treated individually based on her problem.

Acupuncture is administered through the use of tiny, solid needles that are inserted into the targeted trigger points. The purpose of the needles is to help stimulate the meridians to encourage qi production. This might mean needles could be inserted into the shoulders, arms, legs or even the feet. If inserted properly, needles shouldn’t cause pain or bleeding; however, their may be slight discomfort or a tingling or numbing sensation which fades fast. Treatment is often very relaxing, and sessions usually last for 30 minutes.

Does acupuncture benefit menopause? Yes. Research has found that most women who participated in different acupuncture studies found relief from menopausal symptoms including:
• Hot flashes
• Insomnia
• Stress
• Anxiety
• Vaginal dryness

If you are interested in using acupuncture for alternative or complimentary treatment to ease menopause symptoms, it is imperative that you visit a qualified and experienced acupuncture therapist, in order to realistically determine if this method is an effective treatment option for you.

Remember, no two women are treated the same, and acupuncture therapy is often long term, ongoing treatment.

 Helpful Herbs For Menopause

Author: Wade Robins

Menopause is an extremely difficult time in a woman's life. Many factors make menopause difficult including the physical symptoms and emotional changes. Herbs for menopause are just some of the ways you can help yourself feel better in a natural way. They can help counteract the physical changes. Below are just a few of the herbs for menopause that you can use to lessen your symptoms.

Different Herbs For Relief of Menopause Symptoms

The dandelion leaves, roots, and tops can be a useful herb in getting your hormones under control. It is recommended that you take 1,000- 3,000 mg tablet or 2-3 cups of tea when you use this herb for menopause.

Ginseng root is another form of herb that is found to be very helpful during menopause. Ginseng has been found to strengthen the adrenal glands, increase the immune system, and provide energy. One of the symptoms of menopause is fatigue so this can help with that. Again taking 1,000- 4,000 mg is a proper dosage, but keep in mind you should take this in the morning, as it will provide energy.

Licorice root is another herb for menopause that helps the adrenal glands. It is considered an estrogenic herb because it stimulates the estrogen production your body is lacking. Speak with a doctor before using this herb because taking too much can deplete your potassium stores. When you have hot flashes licorice, root tea is also good for controlling them.

Lavender is also another good herb for menopause. Rather than ingesting the lavender, it is known as a calming agent. If you have lavender oil for a bath or a spray for your bedroom, it can enhance your relaxation and help you to sleep.

The herb sage is used for a natural reduction of hot flashes. It can reduce the excessive sweating. It also contains plant estrogen. It is extremely helpful if you take it an hour before sleep to help reduce the sweating during the night though it is recommended that you drink at least 3 cups of sage tea during the day or incorporate sage into your food. For more info see http://www.menopausesymptomshelp.com/Natural_Remedies_For_Menopause on diet and exercise.

Your physician should approve each herb for menopause listed above. You doctor will be able to help you figure out the dosage that works for you and give you a little advice on other herbs that might also help you. Remember if these herbs for menopause do not help alleviate your symptoms you can ask your doctor for other medicine, however these remedies have been around for centuries and have proven effective.

For those menopausal women who suffer from frequent hot flashes, sage is one of the herbs for menopause known to curb sweating. Sage is also rich in plant estrogens, and if taken one hour before bedtime can significantly reduce night sweats. Sage taken during the day can be consumed in three cups of tea or used to flavor food.

If you decide to begin taking herbs for menopause, you should first consult your doctor to arrive at an appropriate dosage and to make sure that the herbs will not interfere with any other medications you are taking

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