As the sun climbs higher and the days grow longer, summer brings an undeniable energy to the world around us. It’s a time of movement, vitality, and outward expression. But for many women, what can and should be a natural effortless transition into menopause is terribly uncomfortable. One of the major signs that a woman’s physiology is out of balance involves difficulties with temperature regulation and hot flushing. As a result,, the seasonal shift into the warm months can feel anything but energizing. With the increased heat in the atmosphere, hot flashes become more intense, sleep eludes, tension and emotions build because the system that is responsible for our temperature regulation is not working correctly. The key to a smooth, peaceful, uneventful transition into menopause lies with an essential organ system that Traditional Asian medicine has understood for thousands of years and one which only recently has been “discovered” by Modern Medicine.
This organ system is known as the Triple-heater and consists of the lymphatic and interstitial pathways throughout the body. When the Triple-heater is not harmonized the body struggles with its temperature regulation,which can make the hotter summer months unbearable. Any woman who has worked with Red Earth for menstrual issues also knows that the regulation of the Triple-burner is also essential for the proper menstrual health, including having pain-free, uneventful periods. This system was virtually unknown to modern medicine until very recently and was named the interstitium in the March 2018 journal of Scientific Reports by Dr. Neil Theise, et al. For a fun, comprehensive on the history, function and discovery of the interstitium, including how it relates to Traditional Asian medicine listen to this Radio Lab episode: https://radiolab.org/podcast/interstitium.How Ancient Asian Medicine Approaches Menopause
Where Western medicine often views menopause through the lens of hormonal replacement and symptom management, Traditional East Asian medicine sees menopause as a profound, natural transition.
The Emotional Side of Menopause
Since the mind and the body are “not two”, we really can’t separate the emotional side from the physical discomfort of menopausel. As women exit the child-bearing, rearing phase of their life, the tendency is to naturally redirect that tremendous physical, emotional and spiritual energy and time into other areas of life, like church, community service and the grandchildren.
At Red Earth, our mission is to support women as you move through this important life milestone – naturally. We know that everything is shifting – your family, your identitym your very purpose in life. It can feel lonely. At Red Earth, we offer space for these conversations.
A Different Kind of Medicine
At Red Earth, we know that things can be difficult with this transition. Family and social pressures can be intense at this phase in life. Here, we accept you just the way you are. We have helped countless women gain and reestablish their balance as they move through this powerful and important phase in life.At Red Earth, healing begins by listening. We ask questions. We look for patterns. We treat the whole picture—not just one symptom or lab value.
Menopause, like any rite of passage, holds power. When supported through the lens of ancient wisdom, it becomes a time of clarity, deep self-connection, and renewed strength.
What You Might Expect
When a woman begins treatment at Red Earth for menopause-related concerns, we typically follow a layered approach:
- Initial Consultation: A thorough intake to understand the story behind your symptoms. This includes reviewing your health history, digestion and menstrual and hormonal patterns, and how your body responds to stress, food, sleep, and seasonal change.
- First Treatment: You’ll receive your first acupuncture session right away. 70% of our patients report changes even after the first treatment, including nervous system relaxation, better sleep, and a shift in symptoms..
- Customized Herbs: We create a personalized formula to support your system, refined over time as your body responds.
- Ongoing Care: For most women, a handful of weekly visits brings clarity and relief. Then we space out treatments, aiming not just for improvement—but independence.
Real Stories, Real Change
We’ve seen incredible transformations in our clinic. Women who couldn’t sleep through the night for months finally getting rest. Hot flashes reduced from dozens per day to only a few per week. Mood swings calmed. Confidence restored.
One patient, after months of frustration with medications that didn’t help, said:
“It’s not just that the symptoms got better. I feel like I got my life back. I finally feel seen.”
That’s what we aim for.
As You Step Into Summer…
If you’re in the midst of menopause—or even beginning to feel its early signs—this season can feel overwhelming. But you don’t have to navigate it alone. There is another way.
Ancient medicine still has a place in modern life. It still works. And you are still worthy of feeling well.
Let’s Begin Together
If you’re curious, or ready to feel supported in a deeper way, we invite you to start with a simple, pressure-free consultation. No obligation. Just a conversation.
📍 Red Earth Acupuncture
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Let’s make this summer a season of nourishment, clarity, and calm.
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