Acupuncture can help to Alleviate menopausal symptoms
As with many women’s health conditions, there is a tendency to simply believe that we should endure troublesome symptoms and accept them as part of life’s rich pattern. Whilst menopause is certainly an inevitable stage of life and perhaps the beginning of a new chapter - with many women reporting feeling happier and more confident beyond menopause - women should be offered whatever support they need during this challenging transition, as with other health conditions. Symptoms can range from very mild to life-changing...but women do not need to struggle alone with hot flushes, sleep disturbance, mood changes, lack of confidence and anxiety.
I have been so encouraged by the effects of acupuncture in helping women through the menopause and reducing the severity of what can be quite debilitating symptoms. I’m also encouraged by the growing amount of research evidence that there is out there in support of the use of acupuncture such as this article I came across in the British Medical Journal:
BMJ Acupuncture may ease menopausal symptoms
A message to any women out there who are struggling with this - there is help out there! As with all health conditions, Ann-Marie Shepherd will be pleased to discuss with you how acupuncture could help in your particular case.