🎙️ EPISODE DESCRIPTION:In this episode, I’m speaking with Dr. Blanche Cruz, modern acupuncturist, about how a holistic approach can support women through perimenopause.We explore the physical and emotional changes many women experience, including the feeling of being “outside yourself,” and how this relates to what Chinese medicine refers to as blood deficiency.Blanche shares how acupuncture, nutrition, lifestyle, and nervous system regulation work together to support hormone balance, energy, and overall wellbeing.IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN:• Why many women feel ungrounded or disconnected in perimenopause • What “blood deficiency” means and how it impacts your body • How acupuncture supports the nervous system and hormone health • The role of digestion in energy and hormone balance • Foods and nutrients that support blood production • Why warm foods and hydration matter more than you think • How weight training supports bone density and metabolism • Practical ways to reduce inflammation and internal “heat”This conversation brings together traditional Chinese medicine and modern lifestyle strategies to help you better understand what’s happening in your body, and how to support it in a practical way.ABOUT DR. BLANCHE CRUZ:Blanche is a modern acupuncturist dedicated to helping clients achieve optimal health through a deeply personalised and holistic approach.With a Bachelor of Health Science in Acupuncture, over 25 years of experience in the fitness industry, and a Certificate III in disability, Blanche blends traditional Chinese medicine with modern science to deliver comprehensive, results-driven care.CONNECT WITH BLANCHE:Website: https://acupuncturebyblanche.com Instagram: @acupuncturebyblanche TikTok: @acupuncturebyblancheCONNECT WITH HOST TERRI BATSAKIS:Web: https://terribatsakis.com.au/IG: @terri.batsakisFB: @terribatsakisYouTube: @terribatsakis#acupunctureforperimenopause #perimenopausehormones #perimenopauserelief