Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine for Hot Flashes near Shelburne and Burlington, VT
Looking for support for hot flashes during perimenopause and menopause?
Hot flashes are often what people think of for perimenopause and menopause symptoms. Hot flashes are very common and experienced by about 75% of midlife women in the United States, though they can range from mild to severe, or even non-existent. The reason behind hot flashes isn’t fully understood, but it’s believed that fluctuating hormone levels affect our brain’s temperature regulation centers. In other words, your thermostat malfunctions!
In Chinese medicine, hot flashes stem from several potential patterns of imbalance. By identifying what patterns are present of you, we can effectively lessen or eliminate the number and severity of your hot flashes, meaning you feel much more comfortable. I look forward to helping you!
Hot flashes in perimenopause and menopause can show up in a variety of ways:
Sudden and intense daytime heat sensations, often in the upper body and head
Red face and/or chest
Milder feelings of daytime warmth
Night sweats, with or without feeling hot
Waking at night feeling very hot
Hot or burning feet
Cold flashes
New or worsened intolerance of hot weather
Anxiety or panic accompanying heat sensations
Heart palpitations accompanying heat sensations
Benefits of Treating Hot Flashes With Herbal Medicine and Acupuncture
Better Sleep Hot flashes have a huge impact on sleep during perimenopause and menopause. If you’re waking up once or more a night feeling hot or having night sweats, your sleep quality declines, with negative impacts on energy, mood, focus, and cardiovascular/metabolic health.
Improved Work Performance If you’ve ever had to leave a meeting during an intense hot flash, you understand how they can impact your work! Hot flashes and sweating at work can be inconvenient, embarrassing, and cause additional stress.
Reduced Stress and Anxiety When hot flashes are frequent or severe, they can make your life miserable. Worrying about when they’ll happen and how to manage them can create a lot of stress and anxiety (which, ironically, can increase hot flashes).
More Comfort and Enjoyment of Life Things just feel better when your body temperature is regulated! Suffering is optional: you CAN get back to sleeping more soundly, wearing the clothes you want, and enjoying social and outside time.
What to Expect from Treatment
Your first step is to schedule a 15 minute phone call. During this call, we’ll see if you’re a good fit for the clinic.
If you are, you’ll have the opportunity to schedule your free Initial Exam and Assessment. At this visit, we’ll discuss your symptoms and goals, do some quick (and easy) physical assessments, and you’ll be given your personalized recommendations for a treatment program, including timeframe and estimated costs.
My approach to treatment includes:
Helping you feel better fast AND addressing the underlying patterns so you experience lasting benefits
Seeing you as a whole person, not just a body or a collection of parts
Discussing ways you can support yourself through simple sleep, nutrition, and lifestyle changes
Addressing your individual needs: your treatment program is customized for you
Collaborating with other healthcare practitioners when helpful