For many women, the journey through Menopause can be fraught with various symptoms that can range in severity from mild at one end of the spectrum to debilitating at the other.

The Menopausal transition is different for every woman and tailored treatments offered by Acupuncture can provide significant benefits. Although studies outline more, let’s look at just three of the benefits of using Acupuncture to treat Menopausal symptoms. 

Hot Flashes

Most people in general (even men) associate hot flashes with menopause. And hot flashes can be one of the most unfortunate and uncomfortable symptoms. However, a 2014 study suggests Acupuncture could be the ticket to reducing the severity and frequency of hot flashes.

Hot flashes are defined as a feeling of heat over all or parts of the body causing redness of the face and neck, red blotches on the arms, back and chest, as well as heavy sweating. The most common treatment is hormone therapy, but such treatments have been shown to increase the risk of stroke, cancer, and heart disease.

In a 2016 study, 209 perimenopausal and postmenopausal women aged 45-60 years of age who experienced four or more vasomotor symptoms (like hot flashes) per day were recruited to receive up to 20 Acupuncture treatments within the first six months. Researchers concluded that a course of Acupuncture treatments was “associated with a significant reduction in vasomotor symptoms, and several quality-of-life measures, compared with no Acupuncture, and that clinical benefit persisted for at least six months beyond the end of treatment.”

Depression and Anxiety

Many menopausal women can also suffer from mood disorders like depression and anxiety. A 2013 study found that “Acupuncture was ‘promising’ as a therapy for menopausal women with depression.” A quick Google search finds that various studies show that Acupuncture can offer relief to a variety of symptoms but is significantly under utilized in clinical practice today.

Poor Sleep and Insomnia

Research also points to Acupuncture as a help in dealing with poor sleep and insomnia related to menopause. A 2015 review included 12 studies examining the effectiveness of Acupuncture for sleep disorders in post-menopausal women. These dozen studies utilized a variety of treatment protocols, interventions, and various durations of time. But researchers ultimately found that 75% of participants reported improvements in sleep following Acupuncture treatment.

As mentioned previously, Menopause is unique to each woman. Women who have had children may have a different experience compared to those who have not in terms of type and severity of symptoms. I will go through a detailed health history and examination to determine your specific needs. You don’t have to accept poor sleep, mood swings, or hot flashes as just something to endure. Talk to me today and explore your options. I can help you in this transformational time of your life.

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Dr. Mindy Boxer is a holistic practitioner who has grown into her specialties in an organic way. Understanding a range of disciplines allows her to integrate the wisdom of Ancient healing in combination with the most recent innovations in Scientific research. This dynamic blend has enabled Dr. Boxer to help patients in the prevention and treatment of disease for over 25 years.

At age 15, Dr. Boxer began her lifelong practice of Yoga & Meditation, read many Nutrition books, began Juicing her Vegetables, and explored and all Raw Diet.  Recognizing the importance of Nutrition in overall health, she earned her Ph.D. in 1986 in Nutrition and Human Behavior, providing her with a solid foundation to counsel and educate patients on how to attain health and vitality.

Her informative Lectures and appetizing Cooking Classes were the perfect forum to educate the community about the effects of food on Mood and Behavior, as well as in innovative ways to balance Body Chemistry in order to achieve overall well being.

Sensing a need to expand her training and understanding of the human body as a whole system, Dr. Boxer continued her studies in Acupuncture & Chinese Herbal Medicine,  and in 1993 earned a Masters Degree in Traditional Oriental Medicine. She is licensed by the Medical Board of the State of California in Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine and is also licensed by the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine.

These diverse disciplines give Dr. Boxer a unique view of the human body and how to keep it functioning in an optimal manner. Her practice of Acupuncture, Chinese Herbs and Functional Nutrition have a profound effect on Hormonal balance, Rejuvenation, and Immune system enhancement.

Dr. Boxer has a particularly keen understanding of Women’s Health issues including Gynecological irregularity, PMS, Fertility, IUI & UVF support, Healthy Pregnancy & Delivery, and Menopausal issues. Her interest in the human body as a dynamic system has given her the understanding to deal with such problems as improper Digestion and elimination, Cancer Support, Allergies, back pain, tight neck and shoulders, carpal tunnel syndrome, respiratory distress, chronic fatigue, Insomnia, Stress, Anxiety and Depression.

She has also studied the art and science of Homeopathy, earning her Diplomate in Homeopathy from the Hahnemann College of Homeopathy in 1995. This allows her to treat the whole person — physically, mentally, emotionally.