Does acupuncture help with hot flashes?

Many female patients will inquire as to the effectiveness of Acupuncture and Hot flashes. Current research in many journals including WebMD- substantiate the effectiveness of acupuncture in reducing the symptoms of hot flashes, especially those associated with menopause.

In researching this condition, several key acupuncture points were listed, including but not limited to: *The Bubbling Springs Location: At the base of the ball of the foot, between the two pads. Benefits: Relieves hot flashes, fainting, and convulsions. *Third Eye Point Location: Directly between the eyebrows, in the indentation where the bridge of the nose meets the forehead. Benefits: This point helps the endocrine system, especially the pituitary gland, and relieves hot flashes, hay fever, and headaches. *Elegant Mansion Location: In the hollow below the collarbone next to the breastbone. Benefits: Relieves hot flashes as well as chest congestion, breathing difficulties, asthma, coughing, anxiety, and depression.