The workout routine that worked for years may suddenly feel different during perimenopause. You may have less oomph, recover more slowly, sleep poorly after harder workouts or notice old injuries flaring. From a classical Chinese medicine perspective, this is often a time to adapt rather than simply push harder.

Bloating, reflux, nausea and new food sensitivities can become more noticeable during perimenopause. From a classical Chinese medicine perspective, these digestive changes may reflect shifts in the balance between moisture, dryness and the body’s ability to transform and distribute nourishment.

Chinese herbs for menopause are not selected by symptom alone. Learn how classical Chinese herbal formulas use flavour, temperature, relationships, dosages and ratios to match the individual presentation.