As perimenopause enters mainstream conversation, many women are turning away from quick-fix social media advice and towards evidence-informed integrative care. In a recent Body+Soul article, Traditional Chinese Medicine practitioner Elizabeth Cullen describes perimenopause as a years-long hormonal transition, often marked by hot flushes, insomnia, anxiety and weight gain that can be mistaken for other conditions. She says acupuncture may help by influencing the HPO axis to support hormonal balance, easing hot flushes and night sweats, and calming the nervous system to reduce stress and sleep issues. Cullen stresses acupuncture is not a miracle cure, but one tool within a broader care team that includes a women’s-health-focused GP, high-quality prescribed supplements and lifestyle tweaks such as reducing alcohol, chilli and caffeine. Read the full story at Body+Soul.