Recognized for a couple of decades by the National Health Service as an effective medical practice against various types of pain and to help those suffering from anxiety, insomnia, or trying to quit smoking, acupuncture continues to expand its areas of application. For example, according to the results of a recent Danish study, superficial infiltration of needles into predefined skin areas would also be able to alleviate the annoying symptoms that characterize the onset of menopause (hot flashes, sleep disturbances, mood instability, etc.). I
details of the research
and possible applications.
Early menopause
Sudden amenorrhea or preceded by a period of menstrual cycle irregularity, rapid and intense menopausal symptoms, including severe hot flashes and genital atrophy.
