Perimenopause?
How to Know if The Second Spring is Headed Your Way
Hot flashes and night sweats are the most talked about symptoms of perimenopause, but some women skip these entirely. So how do you know if this is perimenopause?
There are signs that your hormones are shifting that we tend to compartmentalize, but as someone recently told me, if you are thinking it might be perimenopause, it probably is.
Chinese medicine has been smoothing this transition for thousands of years.
irregular cycles (shorter/longer, heavier/lighter)
mood changes (progesterone has a calming effect)
sleep disturbances (waking/staying asleep/falling asleep)
fatigue, increased pms symptoms weight gain, bloating libido changes breast tenderness brain fog thinning skin/hair joint/muscle pain headaches
These are some of the signs of Perimenopause. You may notice one but not the other.
At The Desert Canary, we get it—these changes can feel disorienting. But through the lens of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), we see them as signals that your body’s just a little out of balance. Our goal? To help you find your center again.
East Meets West
While Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) is an option, and we are open to collaborating with your MD’s office on blood work or Western protocols. We offer a natural method that welcomes these changes with open arms.
Treatments
At The Desert Canary, we take a layered approach. We blend Acupuncture, Chinese medicinal herbs, Massage Therapy, and Lymphatic Technology. These modalities work together in harmony to help balance your hormones and soothe your nervous system. Our team collaborates to create treatments tailored just for you.
To start, we recommend an initial consultation & treatment with one of our expert acupuncturists who will meet you were you are and tailor a plan that works best for you and your life. Some relief can be offered instantly, while longer lasting results usually start to sink in around one to two months.
Navigating perimenopause is a deeply personal journey, and we’re here to guide you every step of the way.
Be well,
Brooke and the TDC team
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Learn more on the podcast Brooke was invited to tell all about Menopause & Eastern Medicine
