Research: Disorder-Specific Acupuncture and Menopause Relief

5 Questions Drew Nesbitt Toronto Acupuncture 300x124 Research: Disorder Specific Acupuncture and Menopause ReliefIn a randomised study, women suffering menopausal symptoms were treated either with acupuncture points specifically chosen to treat their disorder, or more general acupuncture. The acupuncture specific group showed a decrease in mean monthly hot flush severity while the comparison acupuncture treatment group showed no significant changes. Sleep disturbances in the point specific acupuncture treatment group also declined over the study, while mood changes in both groups showed a significant difference between the baseline and the third month of the study.

Holistic Nurse Pract. 2003 Nov-Dec;17(6):295-9).

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Hot Flashes and Soy Nut Consumption in the Diet

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Soy nuts reduce hot flashes by 45%

Many women have heard of soy being helpful during menopause but many do not know what it’s helpful for or more importantly, how much one should be consuming.  In a 2007 crossover study in the Journal of Women’s Health, such a study was conducted on 60 healthy postmenopausal women.

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New Menopause Website Stokes Debate over HRT

HRT risks Drew Nesbitt Toronto Acupuncture New Menopause Website Stokes Debate over HRTExperts fear that women may be misled about the harmful consequences of HRT.

Read the Globe and Mail article here…

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Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) and Increased Heart Attacks

 

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HRT - Know the facts

HRT was originally thought to have a protective effect on cardiovascular (CV) health in menopausal women. But in 2002, the Women’s Health Initiative (WHI) canceled its study due to the fact that more women on HRT were experiencing CV related deaths.  [Read more...]

Menopause Health Secrets

6 health Secrets Drew Nesbitt Acupuncture Toronto Menopause Health Secrets Click the link below for my report “6 Health Secrets Every Woman Over 50 Should Know.If you want to know how to stay healthy during menopause naturally (and without HRT), this report is for you.

Join others who have discovered…

 

 

 

 

  • If phytoestrogenic foods like soy are safe (or not!) during menopause
  • Whether or not you are getting enough vitamin D and how this impacts your risk of cancer
  • The heart healthy supplement which Medical Doctors are telling their patients about
  • Which common mineral can reduce stress, relieve constipation and help with your sleep!
  • How much exercise is enough (and when it’s too much!)
  • And much more!

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HRT Risks Among Smokers and Ex-Smokers

HRT and Smoking Drew Nesbitt Toronto Acupuncture HRT Risks Among Smokers and Ex SmokersIf you are a current or ex-smoker and are considering HRT, be sure to read this article to get the facts…

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