The Second Spring…( Menopause) In Tcm menopause is called the ‘Second Spring’ in a woman’s life. It represents the renewal of energy and opportunities . This is a time for conserving and nourishing the self. With age comes the gift of wisdom, confidence and life experience.    Cessation of monthly periods mean that the blood is redirected to the heart & in turn nourishing the body! Tcm has a very gentle, effective, considerate approach to “ Second Spring”that works in harmony with the rest of the body. However as we know from the last few years as women started to open up about their own personal experiences , it’s not all plain sailing for everyone. The body will let you know through its symptoms what needs to be addressed. Many women have had life changing experience by : 1 Being listened to. 2 Acknowledging their symptoms & complaints. HRT has been effective for many women suffering Menopausal symptoms. However, HRT doesn’t agree with everyone. HRT has improved their symptoms , however it hasn’t addressed all their symptoms ! In fact, no matter what stage of life you are at, hormonal challenges can be incredibly impactful on our quality of life. The good news is that this is not something you have to suffer through alone! The use of herbs & medicinal mushrooms & Acupuncture can achieve profound results which can be modified as presentation naturally changes as we age.