The ACUFLASH Study: Acupuncture Reduces Hot Flashes by 50%

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Acupuncture can reduce your hot flashes

This 2009 randomised, controlled trial was published in the Journal of the North American Menopause Society. It studied the effects of acupuncture on hot flashes in menopausal women and concluded that “The overall reduction in hot flash frequency was 48% among women who received acupuncture, compared with a 28% reduction in the control group.”

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Control Your Hot Flashes by Minimizing Your Intake of These Common Foods

Hot Flashes and Food Drew Nesbitt Acupuncture Control Your Hot Flashes by Minimizing Your Intake of These Common FoodsStay away from these all-too-common foods items and minimize the severity and frequency of your hot flashes!

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5 Tips to Manage Your Menopausal Symptoms Naturally

Pesticide Use Drew Nesbitt Toronto Acupuncture 300x193 5 Tips to Manage Your Menopausal Symptoms NaturallyBalance your hormones, feel better, sleep more soundly, and eliminate hot flashes – Follow these 5 natural tips to help minimize your symptoms of menopause.

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Menopause and Osteoporosis: Keeping Your Bones Strong Without HRT

Strong Bones Drew Nesbitt Acupuncture Menopause and Osteoporosis: Keeping Your Bones Strong Without HRTOsteoporosis is a major concern for women going through menopause. Bone loss begins to deteriorate once “the big change” hits but there are easy and safe measures you can take to maintain your bone health, giving you a better quality of life.

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Chinese Herbal Medicine (CHM) and Menopausal Hot Flashes

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Herbs can cool your hot flashes

In a study published in 2007 in the European Menopause Journal, researchers examined the effectiveness of Chinese herbal medicine (CHM) on typical menopausal symptoms such as hot flashes.  Recipients received 12 weeks worth of one of the following interventions: Chinese herbal medicine, hormone replacement therapy or a placebo.

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Can Soy Nut Consumption Minimize Menopausal Hot Flashes?

soy nuts2 Can Soy Nut Consumption Minimize Menopausal Hot Flashes?Epidemiological studies suggest a low incidence of hot flashes in populations that consume dietary soy. The present study examined the effect of soy nuts on hot flashes and menopausal symptoms.

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