Women in Northern Colorado- Fort Collins, Windsor, Loveland, or nearby- if you’re trying to navigate this huge life change, we can help! You don’t have to feel like you’re on a rollercoaster with trouble sleeping, brain fog, moodiness, etc. Acupuncture, Chinese Herbal Medicine, and Functional Medicine for women is what we do!
Perimenopause
Oh jeeze… the hot flashes, the night sweats, the mood swings, the INSOMNIA? And we thought periods were rough! Welcome to perimenopause- where your hormonal whiplash can take you from 0 to 100 in a minute flat and your tongue is growing sore from all the times you’ve bitten it trying not to make a comment about something. If you’re one of the really unlucky ones bleeding through a super tampon in an hour or getting a full, miserable flow every other week, we’re here for you.
Signs and symptoms of perimenopause can start in your 30’s, and for some women it’s quick and easy, while others find themselves on a mental and physical roller coaster. Our goal is to take that roller coaster and smooth the ride, because, funnily enough, perimenopause and menopause are totally normal (but actually shouldn’t be totally miserable). We use acupuncture, traditional Chinese herbal medicine, and if you want to dig deeper- functional lab testing to help you transition into menopause as seamlessly as possible. We don’t even mind if you get a rant off your chest when you come for your appointment! Goodness knows you might need it (dang hormone fluctuations)!
Menopause
So… you spent the last 30 or 40-ish years riding the hormonal rollercoaster and suddenly that ride just… stopped? You had estrogen and progesterone, which you didn’t realize were simply awesome until suddenly they were gone, and now you’re trying to navigate a mountain of mental and physical changes without a manual.
Here’s the sauce- menopause isn’t just about hot flashes and night sweats. All anyone talks about is our sex hormones, but no one really talks about all the other systems that are affected when those sex hormones peeter out. When estrogen and progesterone pack their bags and hit the road, it can affect everything from digestive function and insulin regulation to serotonin, GABA, brain fog, sleep and mood.
Whether you’re choosing to opt in or out of bio-identical hormone replacement, we can work with you. Acupuncture, Chinese Herbal Medicine, and Functional Lab Testing can help us navigate all the ways your “new normal” is affecting everything else because trust us… these are not independent or stand alone factors in your health. If you feel like SOMETHING is missing in your care, or you simply don’t know where to begin, come chat with our team of women about your frustrations and your goals.
