By Dr Win Huang

Menopause is a transitional period marking the cessation of ovulation in a woman’s body. Most women stop menstruating between the ages of 48 and 52, but symptoms can begin as early as 35. Symptoms vary from mild to severe, and are brought on as our bodies try to adapt to decreasing amounts of estrogen. Symptoms include hot flashes, night sweats, insomnia, fatigue, mood swings, memory loss, vaginal dryness, headaches, joint pain, and weight gain.

Mrs Gyan 53 yrs old, suffer from menopause for 5 yrs. at early stage she has a bad sleeping, wake up many times at night, so feeling headache, dizziness, tired in daytime, in this two yrs she feels worse about her menopause, still bad sleeping, but she has the new symptoms, such as hot flashes, night and day sweats, fatigue, nervous, irritability. She takes some mediation for her menopause, but no big effect, so she look for Chinese medicine to help her, she find me from my website www.drwin.co.nz I give her a Chinese medicine diagnosis depending on her symptom, pulse, tongue coating, then choose acupuncture and herbs.

She feels very well after a session treatment, she told me that it was a first night to have a deep sleeping in these yrs. She had not hot flashes after second session treatment, no sweating after third session treatment, but still feels little tired in daytime, and irritability. Suggesting her to keep treatment. Patient will write her experience of treatment in acupuncture and herbs after the treatment finish, let us share his successful result.

If you would like to make an appointment please call us on (09) 5296185, or if you require more information you may e-mail us at hwenchuan@sina.com

DR WIN CLINIC
Shop5, 13 Kent ST Newmarket Auckland

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had a frequent urination at night,he wake up about 5–6times go to toilet.feeling very well after acupuncture one session,last night only wake up one time at 4 o’ clock,keeping acupuncture.

Mr ron satisfies my treatment,and recommend chinese medicine and me to people who have some problem.

If you would like to make an appointment please call us on (09) 5296185, or if you require more information you may e-mail us at hwenchuan@sina.com

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Mr Elliot Peacocke has Tonsillitis for five years,he always feels low energy,tired,dry throat.sometimes he has a fever about 37-38.5 degree,sore throat,bad sleeping.he come to see me in 01/10/09,he had a fever,sore throat,weakness all body,headache.still bad situation after taking medication,so his friend suggested him to see me.I had a examination for him ,found red throat,big tonsil,T 38 degree.

I had a chinese herb prescription for him and acupuncture,feeling very well,no fever after three dose chinses herbs,no sore throat after 10 dose chinese herbs,normal size tonsil,more energy,good sleep after 15 dose chinese herbs.
he satisfies my treatment,and recommend chinese medicine and me to people who have tonsillitis.

If you would like to make an appointment please call us on (09) 5296185, or if you require more information you may e-mail us at hwenchuan@sina.com

Elliot peacocke (021 2108075)

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By: Diane Joswick, L.Ac, MOSM
Acupuncture and Menopause: Creating Physical and Emotional Health with Acupuncture

With its close understanding of the female body, Oriental medicine has always addressed the special needs of women throughout their lives. Menopause, in particular, is an area in which Oriental Medicine shines. Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine have the ability to detect energetic changes that occur in the body and quickly relieve uncomfortable symptoms that accompany the onset of menopause.

What is Menopause?

Menopause is a transitional period marking the cessation of ovulation in a woman’s body. Most women stop menstruating between the ages of 48 and 52, but symptoms can begin as early as 35. Symptoms vary from mild to severe, and are brought on as our bodies try to adapt to decreasing amounts of estrogen. Symptoms include hot flashes, night sweats, insomnia, fatigue, mood swings, memory loss, vaginal dryness, headaches, joint pain, and weight gain.

From an Eastern Perspective

According to Oriental Medical theory, menopause occurs when a woman’s body begins to preserve blood and energy in order to sustain her. The kidney is the organ system in Oriental Medicine that is viewed as the root of reproduction, vitality and longevity. Menopause signifies the depletion of the fertility essence stored within the kidneys. Blood and essence from the kidneys are conserved and cycled through the body to nourish the woman’s spirit and extend her longevity. Thus, in Oriental Medicine, menopause is seen as true change in life from mother to enlightened and wise being.

Treating Menopause with Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine

Few areas of women’s health stir up as much confusion and debate as Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT), which is normally started when the first symptoms of menopause appear. While HRT may alleviate hot flashes and prevent osteoporosis, they may also increase the risk of breast, ovarian and uterine cancer, and have a number of significant side-effects. But HRT isn’t the only solution, Oriental medicine has long recognized that health and vitality can be sustained over a woman’s lifetime by restoring balance within the body and supporting the natural production of essential hormones.

Acupuncture Points for Menopause

While many different acupuncture points are used, depending on your specific symptoms and the state of your overall health, here are some acupuncture points that are commonly used to treat menopause:

Du 20 – Located on the top of the head, midway between the ears. This point helps clear the spirit and rebalances the yin and yang elements of the body.

Urinary Bladder 23(UB23) – A lower back point that is level to the second lumbar vertebra. This point invigorates the kidney system and nourishes kidney essence. It is often used to strengthen the lumbar region and the knees.

Kidney 3(Ki 3) – In the depression between the inside ankle bone and the Achilles tendon, level with the tip of the ankle bone. Kidney 3 invigorates and strengthens the kidney system and regulates the uterus.

Kidney 7(Ki 7)– Located approximately 2 fingers breadth above Kidney 3. It is used to treat hot flashes and night sweats.

Spleen 6(Sp6) – Located about 4 fingers breadth above the tip of the inside ankle bone in a depression. This is one of the most influential points for women’s health. It strengthens the spleen, resolves damp, promotes the smooth flow of Qi, strengthens the kidneys, nourishes blood and yin, benefits urination, regulates uterus and menstruation, moves and cools blood, relieves pain and calms the mind.

Lifestyle and Dietary Instructions

Menopause patients are encouraged to maintain a healthy weight and to follow a diet with a high content of raw foods, fruits and vegetables to stabilize blood sugar. Some foods may exacerbate hot flashes or increase mood swings; steer clear of dairy products, red meats, alcohol, sugar, spicy foods, caffeine, and don’t smoke. Lastly, try to eliminate stress, tension and anxiety or learn techniques to cope with stress so that you can diminish the effects that it has on your body and mind.

With support from Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine along with small changes in lifestyle and diet, menopause can be a time of a revival of vital energy and an opportunity for personal growth. Please call with any questions or to schedule a consultation.

Study on Acupuncture for Hot Flashes

Acupuncture reduces nighttime hot flashes caused by menopause, according to a study published in the journal, Fertility and Sterility.

Researchers found that seven weeks of acupuncture treatment reduced the severity of nighttime hot flashes by twenty-eight percent among menopausal women compared with a six percent decrease among women who had a sham acupuncture treatment.

The effects of acupuncture vs. a sham acupuncture treatment on the severity and frequency of nighttime hot flashes were compared. Taking part in the study were twenty-nine menopausal women experiencing at least seven moderate to severe hot flashes per day.

All of the women underwent nine treatments from trained acupuncturists in sessions over seven weeks. Twelve of the women received real acupuncture using points selected to target hot flashes and sleepiness. The rest of the women received a sham acupuncture treatment using non-penetrating needles at random acupuncture channel points.

Throughout the study, the women reported the number and severity of their hot flashes. The results showed that nighttime hot flash severity decreased significantly (twenty-eight percent) among the women who received acupuncture vs. a six percent drop among the women who got the sham treatment. However, they did not see a similar finding in the frequency of nighttime hot flashes between the two groups.

Researcher Mary Huang, M.S., of Stanford University, and colleagues say the results suggest acupuncture deserves further study as an alternative treatment for menopausal hot flashes.

Source:
Huang, M. Fertility and Sterility, September 2006; Vol. 86: pp. 700-710. News release, American Society of Reproductive Medicine.

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Modern life forces so many of us to live life in the fast lane, mentally and physically. Almost every one of us has more on our plate than can be accomplished in a 24-hour day. As a result, we try to offset the lack of available time with less relaxation, less sleep and very little exercise. The rationale is usually that, if we get everything on our to-do list accomplished, we’ll have less worry, less stress, be more ‘successful’ and not have to feel guilty over tasks uncompleted. Can you relate to this scenario? Do you also suffer from chronic insomnia?

The unfortunate fact is that this ‘always running’ strategy has a boomerang effect and is a good recipe for chronic insomnia. First, we’ll take a look at some of the subsets of patterns that foster chronic insomnia and suggest a variety of solutions that may help you get out of this vicious circle.

The ‘busy mind’ syndrome is characterized by worry and anxiety over situations or problems that won’t let your mind stop rehashing them. You may be sitting in bed watching a movie, but your mind keeps drifting, focusing on work, financial problems, issues with your kids or just thinking about what’s on your schedule for tomorrow. When you finally lie down and try to go to sleep, you find it impossible. Eventually, you may dose off into a restless sleep, only to waken a few hours later, unaware of what it was that woke you up. Again, it may be hours before you can again fall asleep. When the alarm goes off, you wake up groggy and not feeling rested, but fatigued.

Another culprit in the chronic insomnia syndrome is eating too much food late at night. People who have problems sleeping should eat a light meal in the evening. Irregular sleeping patterns can also contribute to insomnia. If you have difficulty sleeping, try to establish a regular ‘bedtime’, just as most parents impose on their kids. This is one method of retraining your body to ‘expect’ sleep at a particular hour. Lack of exercise may also be hindering your efforts to get to sleep. Try taking a brisk walk after dinner as your regular habit. This can help expend nervous energy and make your body amenable to the idea of sleep.

People who work night shifts often have trouble sleeping during daylight hours. Natural light triggers your natural circadian rhythms, which tell you it’s time to be awake. Using a sleep mask and window treatments that effectively block natural light can help relieve chronic insomnia.

Remember when Mom or Grandma would fix you a ‘nice cup of hot chocolate’ before bedtime? This traditional comfort beverage has a basis in science. It’s well known that calcium helps relax muscles and nerves, signaling your body that it’s time to relax – and fall asleep.

Vitamin D helps regulate your circadian rhythms. If your typical day doesn’t involve much exposure to sunlight, you may suffer a deficiency of vitamin D which contributes to your chronic insomnia. Ask your doctor to test your vitamin D levels. You may need a supplement. Vitamin D3 is the form which your body interprets as natural sunlight.

Biofeedback therapy is another effective approach to alleviating insomnia. Biofeedback techniques employ strategies that teach your body to respond to certain stimuli in a particular way. For example, if you play a tape of ocean sounds, the sounds tend to induce a state of relaxation. When used repetitively, your body begins to respond automatically to the sounds you hear.

There’s no question that regular exercise helps you get to sleep. However, in the here and now, try this trick. When you awaken at 2 am, tossing and turning isn’t going to help much and only serves to increase your frustration. Instead of tossing and turning in a futile effort to get back to sleep, get up and clean the tub. Haul the vacuum out of the closet and get to work. Clean the kitchen counters or tackle the oven. Put some elbow grease into these boring tasks. You may quickly be delighted to get back in bed and get some sleep!

Suffering from chronic insomnia doesn’t have to drive you crazy! Now, get some sleep!

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