Originally published October 7 2005
Acupuncture is proving a viable option for women seeking relief from menopause symptoms
by Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, NaturalNews Editor
The dangers associated with hormone replacement therapy have led many women to seek alternative medicine therapies to cope with menopause
Since the discovery two years ago of the risks involved with hormone replacement therapy, menopausal women have been looking for more alternatives to beat the symptoms of menopause.
Like many women, 53-year-old Donna Nowak was faced with decisions to deal with her menopausal symptoms.
"I have hot flashes, clamminess and night sweats.
You wake u pin the middle of the night and you're drenched," Donna says.
There was one option she wasn't interested in.
"I wasn't comfortable taking any kind of prescription on an on going basis."
So she looked into alternative therapies like those offered at the Cleveland Clinic's integrated medicine office.
"I had one acupuncture session and from that point on I had no menopausal symptoms."
While more study is needed, Donna's part of a growing number of women finding relief through acupuncture.
Dr. Tanya Edwards with the Cleveland Clinic says, "But we're finding that many patients have one or two treatments and their symptoms of irritability and hot flashes seem to go away."
Donna went through nearly seven years of symptoms before finding relief.
For those having trouble, holistic options may be worth a try.
"Any of the mind/body techniques such as imagery, self hypnosis, you name it can be very helpful for calming some of their frayed nerves that women get as their hormones in flux."
Soy has also been found to be beneficial.
Doctors say soy found in foods is better than supplements.
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