Acupuncture has been used to treat menopausal symptoms   for thousands of years with excellent results in easing   these symptoms without any side effects.        Menopause can be classified into three areas:

1. Lack of yin leading to hyperactivity of yang

2. Blood stasis as a result of qi stagnation

3. A build-up of phlegm and dampness in the body  With menopause, the body goes through a dramatic change.

The principle of acupuncture is to strengthen the individual's body and re-establish a harmonious state of  the body. Acupuncture treatment regulates unstable  hormone levels during menopause. The energy flow is regulated in the body by needling techniques.

According to a report in Yunnan Traditional Chinese Medicine, #5, 1993, 31 women with menopausal symptoms were treated with acupuncture. Eighty-seven percent of the women in this study showed significant improvement from acupuncture therapy.

 In western medicine, doctors prescribe hormone  replacement therapy (HRT), but its long-term effects are still unclear. Acupuncture provides women with a safer     alternative.