What medicine should women take for hot and cold during menopause

Female menopause is actually a period of rapid aging. Because the estrogen level in the body will decrease significantly, the most obvious manifestation for women is amenorrhea. At the same time, various discomfort symptoms appear in various parts of the body, such as high blood pressure, chest tightness and shortness of breath, sweating, night sweats, irritability, depression, alternating hot and cold, insomnia and so on. In this case, it is best to let Chinese medicine use Chinese medicine conditioning methods to achieve the goal of successfully passing the menopause for women.

Keep a peaceful mind

The Yellow Emperor's Classic of Internal Medicine states: "When one is calm and empty, the true essence will follow." This means that women should keep themselves in a good mood during menopause and avoid excessive sorrow, joy, anxiety, anger, etc. Because too many emotional changes can affect the functions of the internal organs and the circulation of blood and qi, leading to pathological changes and accelerating the decline of women's menopausal body. In normal times, don't be petty about trivial matters, be open-minded, be kind, help others more, and when you encounter unhappy things, think more about a happy life. Only when the mentality is calm and the emotions are stable, can the blood and qi flow smoothly and the internal organs function harmoniously.

Maintain stable sleep quality

In today's modern cities, the pace of life is fast and the work pressure is too high. It is inevitable that many people work overtime and often stay up late. Poor rest will cause yin and blood deficiency, internal heat, and accelerate women's menopausal decline. Traditional Chinese medicine advocates "rest at sunset, work at sunrise, sleep at night, and wake up at daytime". Therefore, women should ensure adequate sleep time, try to have sex and go to bed before 11 o'clock at night, do not have too much dinner, light food is suitable, and do not drink a lot of coffee, strong tea and other healthy drinks before going to bed. You don’t need to eat before going to bed. Eating supper at night will increase the pressure on the gastrointestinal tract and affect sleep. It is not suitable to talk too much, get too excited, or have too many mood swings before going to bed. You should sleep with your mouth closed to maintain the body's original energy.

Ensure a balanced diet

According to Chinese medicine, it is very important for women to maintain a good body shape during menopause and not lose shape by maintaining a balanced diet. The daily diet should be light in taste, and spicy, cold and salty foods should be consumed less. Don't be picky about food, and don't overeat (70% full is appropriate). Grains, melons and vegetables should be properly matched. Eggs, milk and bread are suitable for breakfast; meat, fish and leafy vegetables are suitable for lunch; less meat should be eaten for dinner, and soft foods should be the main focus (porridge, dumplings, fruits, etc.). When eating, you must eat small meals frequently and try your best to ensure "no talking while eating" and "no loud talking while eating". You should talk less and not lose your temper during meals to avoid choking and mood swings, which will affect the digestion and absorption of the stomach. Because the stomach and intestines are the source of blood and qi, the impact of gastrointestinal digestion and absorption will directly lead to the depletion of blood and qi, the formation of phlegm and blood stasis, and increase the occurrence of symptoms.

Pay great attention to blood gas maintenance

Women during menopause should pay special attention to changes in their menstrual periods. Once irregular menstrual cycles, or excessive or scanty menstrual flow, they should go to the hospital for regular check-ups and treatments. Many working women in big cities have too much pressure at work and a fast pace at work, which seriously affects the functions of blood, qi, internal organs and Chong and Ren meridians, causing the early onset of menopause in women. To take care of yourself during menstruation, you must first pay attention to not eating or eating cold food during your menstrual period. Zhang Jingyue, a famous Chinese medicine doctor in the Ming Dynasty, said in "Jingyue Complete Works": "When practicing, it is taboo to take cold medicines, and the same applies to diet." Cold does not only refer to icy foods. There were no refrigerators in ancient times, so it refers to things that are lower than body temperature and cool foods. Fresh fruits, purified water, green tea, mung bean porridge, and medicines for clearing away heat and reducing fire are all cold. You should not swim during your menstrual period, as this will allow cold air to directly enter the uterus. Although the cold air cannot be seen or touched by the human eye, cold water can indeed cause significant damage to blood and qi, and is also very likely to cause intrauterine infection.