Menopause is a normal transition in a woman’s life, and is a time for a re-evaluation of hopes and desires. If a woman is supported and in good health (which can mean many different things, not necessarily ripped abs!) it can be a smooth process.

However if there are many stressors, lack of time and prioritising of self care, a poor diet which impacts on gut health, nutrient deficiencies, poor detoxification pathways, or factors which lead to hormone imbalances, this transition becomes very bumpy. There can be so many symptoms of the condition, the main ones I treat in clinic being:

• Low mood

• Low energy

• Low motivation

• Brain Fog

• Hot flushes

• Night sweats

• Irritability

• Insomnia

• Weight gain, especially around the middle

• Abdominal bloating

• Newly noticed food intolerances

Acupuncture, among other advice such as taking supplements, and other lifestyle factors may help all of the above symptoms, and I have seen many times in clinic of women reporting an improvement in all of the above. We may look at detoxification pathways through referring to a Naturopath who can perform the Dutch test, at a discount for my patients, to see where the ratios of hormones are to see if you may need targeted supplementation. We may also need to look at how well your body is making energy, and consider whether we need to look at Thyroid health. I take a holistic assessment of your health history, symptoms, and test results to formulate a targeted plan to get you back to balance and health.