Hot flush from Menopause
Hot flush is the most obvious symptom of menopause. Most of the women out there would understand a want to fix this symptom as it can be very uncomfortable,irritating and embarrassing.
What are the symptoms of hot flush?
Women with a hot flush will experience all of a sudden becoming very hot and with some or profuse sweating on face and some times on thechest as well. When it is severe, it can affect the whole body , or even can cause fainting. Hot flush occurs more frquently in the afternoon, evening, and at night when sleeping. Sometimes menopausal women can also experinece night sweats.
What are the causes of Hot Flush?
The menopause related hot flush is caused by hormone changed when the ovaries functions decreased and towards to stop. This hormone imbalance causes the body hot and cold conditions out of balance so get hot flush. Hot weather, eating hot spicy food, psychological factor, and hot temperature environment can trigger or getting more severe in hot flush
(Adult men can also get hot flush, but it's not related to menopause. Young women before menopause can also get hot flush. The explanation about non-menopause related hot flush is omitted in this section.)
Can Chinese medicine treat the Hot Flush?
Yes, Chinese medicine can treat Hot Flush effectively using a different approach to Western medicine.
How Chinese medicine can treat hot flush?
Chinese medicine is a holistic natural system, which treats the whole body. A registered Chinese medical doctor will diagnose the patient very thoroughly through traditional Chinese methods and use his unique skills to identify the causative factors. In the case of Hot Flush, a particular internal organ is usually involeved. The treatment is precise and individual because every patient is different. In addition to targeting the presenting and immediate symptoms, Chinese doctors treat the origin of the disease.
What do the Chinese doctors use to treat hot flush?
The doctors in our Harmony Chinese Medical Centre use acupuncture (needles or needless) and natural herbal extracts. In addition to these, they use other associated treatments such as cupping, heat therapy, and diet advice accordingly.
How do I take the herbs?
Harmony Chinese Medical Centre only provides Scientifically Extracted natural herbs to patients. They are ready to take. There is no need to make a concoction. It is as simple as making a cup of tea.
Does the Chinese herbal medicine give side effects to patients?
Side effects are rare.
Do I need to continue taking the herbs for rest of my life even after my diseases have been treated and fixed by your Chinese doctors?
To reduce the symptoms of Hot Flush our doctors treat the cause of the problems and harmonize the body. After treatment, patients generally do not need to continue taking the herbs. Certainly, our doctor will advise the patient how to manage the stress, the diets, exercises, and life style. In this way the patient can maintain a healthy level of wellness to prevent the recurrence of illness.
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