Reference; https://mbp-japan.com/jijico/articles/32442/
Modified and translated by CFJA
Does Menopausal Disorder Really Exist?
When we look at the symptoms often described as menopausal disorder, we see that they are not exclusive to women entering menopause—they can occur in both men and women, across all generations.
Menopause is generally considered to occur between the ages of about 45 and 55, depending in part on the number of childbirths a woman has had, since this is the period when menstrual cycles become irregular. This time of life also overlaps with the age when lifestyle-related diseases tend to develop. The symptoms of menopausal disorder and those of lifestyle-related diseases are similar. Based on many years of clinical experience, we feel it is reasonable to say that menopausal disorder can essentially be considered a lifestyle-related disease.
The years before menopause—from the twenties through the early forties—are typically the busiest and most active in a person’s life. For women who have given birth, this period often includes the demands of childcare and breastfeeding, along with irregular daily routines. By the time they reach menopause, the accumulated fatigue of many years tends to surface.
If one experiences vague, nonspecific symptoms, these may improve by reviewing and adjusting lifestyle habits. All such symptoms are signs indicating physical fatigue or declining organ function. Therefore, if lifestyle adjustments are made at the time symptoms arise, menopausal disorder can often be overcome.
For those who feel affected by menopause, we recommend reviewing the following areas:
- Sleep – Aim for 8 hours a day
- Rest – Take a 5-minute break every hour
- Diet – Eat meals regularly at morning, noon, and evening
- Exercise – Engage in physical activity 2–3 times a week for 60–90 minutes that produces a good sweat
- Social environment – Maintain a comfortable living temperature, get adequate sunlight, etc.
Acupuncture and Moxibustion Are Ideal for Menopausal Disorder
Many people visit clinics with symptoms related to menopausal disorder. These symptoms are all considered to be areas in which AcuMoxa treatment excels. Receiving AcuMoxa treatment once or twice a week for about a month, combined with good sleep and proper rest, offers a high probability of symptom relief or disappearance. Even for those who have suffered from nonspecific complaints for many years, steady treatment can often bring significant improvement or complete resolution. Therefore, we recommend consulting your local acupuncture clinic or a healthcare facility with a licensed practitioner.
AcuMoxa treatment and oketsu cupping therapy are unique in that they can influence internal organ function from the outside of the body. This is why they are regarded as “internal-external treatments.” For patients who have not achieved sufficient results through pharmacological (internal medicine) therapy, or whose symptoms have not resolved even after surgical (external) procedures, AcuMoxa treatment offers a highly valuable alternative worth trying.
For those lacking sufficient exercise, we also recommend practicing Yoga. By learning both the physical postures and breathing techniques of Yoga, one can not only alleviate but also prevent nonspecific complaints. This underscores the importance of 養生“yōsei” (nourishing and regulating one’s life energy and balance).