Traditional Chinese medicine believes that the symptoms of menopause are mainly due to the imbalance of yin and yang. Yin and Yang is an important concept in the theory of Chinese medicine, and the balance of Yin and Yang is the basis for maintaining the vital activities of the human body. During menopause, women's liver stagnation, spleen and stomach weakness, and loss of qi and blood will destroy the balance of yin and yang, resulting in various symptoms.
First of all, TCM advocates diet therapy as one of the effective ways to regulate menopause. According to the theory of traditional Chinese medicine, you can choose foods that help nourish qi and blood and regulate endocrine to alleviate the symptoms of menopause.
For example, longan, red dates, walnuts, peanuts and other foods are beneficial to qi and blood, nourishing the kidneys and liver, and can play a role in nourishing the body and reducing fatigue. At the same time, black foods such as black beans, black sesame seeds, and black fungus are rich in vitamins and minerals, which help to nourish the kidneys and blood, regulate the liver and spleen, and play a positive role in relieving menopausal symptoms.
In addition, moderate intake of some warm foods, such as ginger, green onions, ginger, etc., can warm the yang and help the fire and improve the symptoms caused by the imbalance of yin and yang.
In addition to dietary therapy, moxibustion is also one of the common methods of menopause in traditional Chinese medicine. Moxibustion is the process of touching burning moxa sticks or moxa wool on specific acupuncture points to condition the body by conducting heat energy and medicinal properties. Moxibustion can warm the meridians, replenish the native gold, regulate qi and blood, and have a certain effect on relieving the uncomfortable symptoms of menopause.
In the theory of traditional Chinese medicine, the acupuncture points of moxibustion during menstruation have the effect of promoting blood circulation, regulating qi and blood, and can relieve menstrual discomfortThe moxibustion acupuncture points during menopause are mainly used to regulate heart fire and kidney qi, such as Shenque, Guan Yuan, Dazhu and other acupuncture points, which can relieve symptoms such as hot flashes and insomnia.
In short, TCM believes that through dietary therapy and moxibustion, the symptoms of female menopause can be regulated and rejuvenated. However, everyone's physique is different, so when performing diet therapy and moxibustion**, it is best to consult a professional TCM physician for personalized conditioning according to individual conditions.
Health References:
1.The academic classic of traditional Chinese medicine "The Yellow Emperor's Neijing".