Menopause is a transitional period when a woman's ovarian function gradually declines and eventually disappears, typically occurring between the ages of 47 and 52. Due to changes in endocrine levels, some women experience a range of symptoms during this time, mainly characterized by autonomic nervous system disorders and dysfunction of internal organs, which is medically referred to as Menopausal Syndrome. Self-diagnosis: Common symptoms include restlessness and heat in the hands and feet, flushed complexion, irritability, and dry mouth and bowels, which are often indicative of Yin deficiency. Other symptoms such as soreness in the waist, knees, and legs, cold intolerance, dark complexion, swelling in the face and limbs, and reduced appetite with abdominal bloating are indicative of Yang deficiency.
Heart and Kidney Disharmony Type: Symptoms include palpitations, insomnia with frequent dreams, hot flashes and sweating, restlessness and heat in the hands and feet, mood swings, sore and weak waist and knees, dizziness, and tinnitus; the tongue is red with little coating, and the pulse is deep, thin, and rapid.
Liver and Kidney Yin Deficiency Type: Symptoms include dizziness, irritability and easily angered, hot flashes and sweating, restlessness and heat in the hands and feet, chest tightness and rib-side distension, sore and weak waist and knees, dry mouth and tongue, scanty urine, and dry stools; the tongue is red with little coating, and the pulse is deep, taut, and thin.
Spleen and Kidney Yang Deficiency Type: Symptoms include dizziness, brain swelling, melancholy, forgetfulness, abdominal fullness, belching with acid reflux, nausea with poor appetite, fatigue, sore waist, cold limbs, edema, and loose stools; the tongue is swollen, with a white and slippery coating, and the pulse is deep, thin, and weak.
It is recommended to perform moxibustion once a day, targeting 2 to 3 acupoints each time, with each acupoint being treated for 30 to 40 minutes. Rotate the points treated, with a 10-day period constituting one course of treatment, and then rest for 2 to 3 days before continuing with the next course. (If time permits and there is a need, more acupoints can be treated with moxibustion. The specific duration should be adjusted according to one's own physical needs.)
1. Menopause is characterized by the decline of Yin and Yang in the kidneys, a decrease in immune function, and is a period prone to the development of tumors. It is important to strengthen physical examinations and participate in gynecological screenings to detect gynecological tumors early and receive prompt treatment. 2. Engage in appropriate physical activities, and maintain a diet that is light yet nutritious, rich in fruits and vegetables, and foods high in calcium, such as shellfish. 3. Food therapy recipe: Polygonum multiflorum porridge 【Ingredients】Polygonum multiflorum 20 grams, rice 50 grams. 【Method】Place Polygonum multiflorum and rice in a sand pot to cook together. Once the porridge becomes viscous, it is ready. Take it once in the morning and evening daily for 10-20 days, then take a half-month break before continuing. Long-term consistent intake can yield even better results. 【Efficacy】It strengthens the heart, reduces blood lipids, lowers blood pressure, replenishes the kidneys and essence, and can contribute to blackening the hair.