Menopause in Grenoble: support through traditional Chinese medicine | Ghislaine Morin — Médecine chinoise & sophrologie à Grenoble

Menopause: the Chinese medicine view in Grenoble

Hot flushes, disturbed sleep, fatigue, drier hair and skin… **Menopause** is a profound transition. In **Grenoble**, **traditional Chinese medicine (TCM)** sheds light on it through the gradual decline of Kidney Jing and the balance of Yin and Yang.

Kidneys and Jing: at the heart of the transition

In TCM, the **Kidneys store the Jing**, the essence inherited and maintained throughout life. **Kidney Yin** is the source of the body's fluids and of Yin itself; **Kidney Yang** is the root of Yang. With age, Jing declines: tradition links this to **hair that dries or falls**, drier skin and depleted blood.

Hot flushes: a Yang poorly anchored

A key point of the TCM reading: a **hot flush corresponds to a floating Yang**, not a pure heat pattern. It is not the body 'burning', but a **Yang no longer correctly anchored** to its source. This is why tradition proposes to **bring the Yang back to its source** by tonifying and warming the **soles of the feet** — an approach typically relieved by **moxibustion**.

Blood that reflects hormonal regulation

In Chinese gynaecology, 'blood' **partly reflects hormonal regulation** and oestrogenic influence. A **blood deficiency** shows as dry skin, cycles that space out, mental fatigue, and sometimes **vertigo and palpitations**. As Jing and blood share the same origin and nourish one another, supporting one supports the other.

How does TCM support the person?

**Acupuncture** aims to **rebalance Yin and Yang and support the Kidneys**. Points such as **KI1 Yongquan** (a major point of the Kidney meridian, on the sole of the foot) and **moxibustion of CV4 Guanyuan** or **BL23 Shenshu** are classics to warm and anchor. **Chinese herbal medicine** and **dietetics** — foods that nourish Yin and Jing — complete the approach. The emotional sphere and sleep are taken into account.

Diet and lifestyle

**Chinese dietetics** encourages foods that **nourish Yin and Jing** — root vegetables, whole grains, legumes, long-cooked broths — and moderation of stimulants that stoke heat. Regular sleep, gentle activity and stress management support the anchoring of Yang. This guidance accompanies the work on hot flushes and fatigue.

Does TCM replace hormone therapy?

No. TCM is a complementary approach. Any question about hormone therapy or gynaecological follow-up should be discussed with your doctor.

In short

In TCM, menopause corresponds to the **natural decline of Kidney Jing** and a **Yang that anchors poorly**, hence hot flushes and fatigue. The aim is to **nourish Yin, support Jing and bring Yang back to its source** so this stage is more comfortable.

Post-menopausal bleeding, or sudden or unusual symptoms require medical advice. TCM is a **complementary** approach alongside gynaecological follow-up.

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