Located in Seward neighborhood of Minneapolis, MN
Located in Seward neighborhood of Minneapolis, MN

Did you know October is Menopause Awareness Month?

I did not know this until I discovered a new documentary just released, “The M Factor: Shredding the Silence on Menopause”. (Watch a great preview video below)

Preview of the groundbreaking menopause documentary by Tamsen Fadal, Joanne LaMarca Mathisen, Denise Pines, and Jacoba Atlas is live on PBS.org and airing on PBS stations across the country.

This documentary brings together leading experts to shine light on the health crisis that those of use born with ovaries face as we navigate menopause. 

This is a must-watch for women of all ages, their partners and anyone who practices medicine. For me, I found this documentary to be as validating as it was informative.

You can watch it on PBS if it’s aired in your area, or you can stream it on PBS or find a local watch party.

I believe every woman deserves to have a conversation with a doctor who has sought out training in menopause to determine if hormone replacement therapy (HRT) is an appropriate choice for her.

Additionally, Chinese Medicine treatment can help support women through perimenopause and menopause. Acupuncture and herbal medicine stimulate the body to balance yin and yang.

During perimenopause and menopause, yin diminishes rapidly, which triggers symptoms including:

  • Hot flashes
  • Night sweats
  • Dryness
  • Anxiety
  • Difficulty sleeping
  • and more

Regardless of whether HRT is right for you, combining acupuncture, herbal medicine, and tailored lifestyle and dietary modifications informed by Chinese Medicine can help smooth this transition.

Call me at 612-305-8089 or email me if you’d like to talk about these treatments more!