Dr. Sylvie Aschbauer is a general practitioner specializing in TCM – a healing system originating in China and existing for several thousand years. Health disorders are described in syndromes and can be treated with acupuncture, herbal therapy, Tui Na massage, nutrition, and Qi Gong.

She says: "The classic syndrome of menopause is a kidney yin deficiency. The cooling, moisturizing element decreases (due to estrogen deficiency), resulting in a relative excess of kidney yang (heat, fire). This can manifest itself in disturbed sleep, night sweats, hot flashes, or elevated blood pressure.

If this condition persists for a longer period, a decline in yang energy also occurs. This can manifest as a general feeling of coldness, back and knee pain, fatigue, and decreased bone density." https://www.chinadoktor.at