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Hot flashes? The FDA has now approved a new drug for you.

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Hot flashes? The FDA has now approved a new drug for you. Hot flashes are a phenomenon that affects some women much worse than others. In the case of my wife, doctors often had few suggestions other than hormone therapies, or psychotropic drugs that in small doses seem to relieve the symptoms. The problem with these drugs is that they are addictive and getting off of them can be brutal. There of course are other options such as acupuncture and many herbs but many of these approaches are hit or miss. The FDA has just approved a new drug that Read More »

Hot flashes and menopause, is acupuncture a good option?

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Hot flashes and menopause, is acupuncture a good option? If you have gone through or are about to go through menopause, hot flashes can be a nightmare, depending on how your body treats you while you go through your changes. Acupuncture is commonly offered for symptoms that can alter sleep, your social life and your ability to concentrate.  My wife had experienced it badly at times, and we turned to acupuncture with varying results.   Sometimes, it seem to help and reduce the symptoms with the help of herbs, while at other times, it did not help at all. Recently, the Read More »