TCM conditioning can alleviate menopausal syndrome and prevent other health problems caused by menopausal hormonal imbalance, such as fatigue, forgetfulness, thinning hair, and weight gain.
Menopause is a normal physiological process for women, marking the end of their menstrual and reproductive years. The average age for menopause is 51. However, most women begin to experience some physiological changes associated with menopause, such as menstrual irregularities, between the ages of 45 and 55. These changes can last for 2-5 years. Menopause is considered complete when menstruation has ceased for 12 consecutive months. During this physiological transition, a significant decline in ovarian hormone levels leads to an imbalance in sex hormone levels, causing some women to experience physical or emotional discomfort, such as: menstrual irregularities, dizziness and tinnitus, hot flashes and sweating, mood swings, irritability, palpitations and insomnia, fatigue and memory loss, thinning hair, weight gain, and decreased libido. These symptoms often vary in severity, appear intermittently, and can last for varying durations. In severe cases, they can affect normal work and daily life. *
Although menopause can cause much discomfort, it is not a pathological phenomenon but a natural decline in the body's sex hormone levels – estrogen and progesterone. This natural decline begins after age 35 and becomes more noticeable after age 40. After age 45, it becomes even more significant, leading to menstrual irregularities and the subsequent appearance of other symptoms. Additionally, excessive mental stress and nutritional imbalances can lead to earlier onset of menopause and exacerbate its symptoms. *
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) views menopause as a normal physiological phenomenon where the body's kidney qi begins to decline. Around the time of menopause, a woman's kidney qi gradually weakens, her Tian Gui (menstrual essence) gradually depletes, and the Chong and Ren meridians become deficient, leading to menstruation ceasing and reproductive capacity diminishing until it disappears. This is a normal physiological change for women. However, some women, due to differences in constitution, childbirth and upbringing, nutrition, and mental factors, cannot adapt to and regulate this physiological change, leading to an imbalance of kidney yin and yang, and disharmony in the qi and blood of the zang-fu organs. This imbalance of yin and yang can also affect other zang-fu organs, producing a series of menopausal syndrome symptoms. The primary pathogenesis is kidney deficiency. Insufficient kidney yin leads to a failure of yang to be contained, resulting in yin deficiency and hyperactive yang, which manifests as hot flashes and sweating, mood swings, and irritability. Insufficient kidney water fails to ascend and nourish, leading to excessive heart fire and disharmony between the heart and kidneys, which manifests as palpitations, insomnia, fatigue, and memory loss. Weak kidney yang, insufficient to warm and nourish the spleen and kidneys, manifests as thinning hair, weight gain, and decreased libido. *
Menopause Complex is made from 100% pure natural concentrated Chinese herbs and manufactured in a US GMP-certified facility, ensuring safety with no side effects and an efficacy rate of over 95%. Most patients experience significant symptom relief after 2 weeks of use, and symptoms completely disappear within about 2 months, while physical energy noticeably increases. Menopause Complex can also prevent other health problems caused by menopausal hormonal imbalances, such as heart disease and osteoporosis. *
Rehmannia (Sheng Di Huang), Prepared Rehmannia (Shu Di Huang), White Peony Root (Bai Shao), Lycium Bark (Di Gu Pi), Poria with Hostwood (Fu Shen), Ophiopogon Root (Mai Dong), Lotus Plumule (Lian Zi Xin), Light Wheat (Fu Xiao Mai), Cornelian Cherry Fruit (Shan Yu Rou), Chinese Yam (Huai Shan), Ligustrum Fruit (Nu Zhen Zi), Anemarrhena Rhizome (Zhi Mu).
To relieve hot flashes, night sweats, and insomnia: Pomegranates, soybeans, and black beans: Rich in phytoestrogens and various antioxidants, they help regulate endocrine function and reduce hormone-dependent cancers such as breast cancer. Cabbage, cauliflower, and broccoli are high in fiber and linoleic acid, which stimulate the body to produce the necessary progesterone. Others include: beans, yams, celery, carrots, apples, and seaweed, all rich in phytoestrogens.
To improve unstable mood: Mood swings are often related to low serotonin levels in the blood. Eating foods rich in carbohydrates can increase serotonin concentration, such as: wheat, grains, lean meat, vegetables, and fruits.
To increase sleep quality: Eating foods rich in magnesium can help improve sleep, such as: salmon, halibut, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, soybeans, black beans, and spinach. Try to reduce alcohol and caffeine intake.
To prevent heart disease: Omega-3s in fish oil can help prevent many serious diseases, such as heart disease, cancer, and rheumatoid arthritis. Foods rich in Omega-3 include: salmon, tuna, mackerel, trout, sardines, nuts, flaxseeds, etc. Eating plenty of fruits and vegetables can help clear toxins from blood vessels, thereby preventing heart disease.
To prevent osteoporosis: Calcium can prevent fractures and cracks. Menopausal women should supplement 1200-1500 mg of calcium daily. Calcium-rich foods include: low-fat cheese and milk, soy milk, yogurt, salmon, sardines, figs, and dark green leafy vegetables.
