Body Mind Health

Menopause is a universal rite of passage marked by the end of menstruation—typically around age 52—but it doesn’t affect only the body. It touches emotions, energy, and mental clarity. As reproductive hormones wane, many find themselves grappling with hot flashes, mood shifts, insomnia, and a sense of disconnection. This article explores how Western science and energy medicine converge to support heart, body, and mind, offering a holistic path through this transition. 1.  Cool the Body: Calming Hot Flashes with Science and Energy Medicine Hot flashes, night sweats, and sleep disruptions are frequent unwelcome guests in menopause. Acupuncture and acupressure, key practices in energy medicine, are particularly notable for their tangible results. A large NIH-funded trial showed acupuncture reduced hot flashes by about one-third, with benefits lasting months after treatment ended. Meta-analyses confirm acupuncture consistently lowers the frequency and severity of hot flashes , improvi...