Conditions in this group
24 of 29 shown. Browse the full condition index →
Best-supported options
Ranked by the strength of human research, strongest first. A grade describes the evidence, not how well something will work for you.
- CurcuminAStrong evidenceBest known for calming inflammation, easing joint pain, supporting brain health, and helping the body manage oxidative stress.Safety: caution — read the full safety section before use
- MelatoninAStrong evidenceBest known for resetting your sleep-wake cycle, easing jet lag, and helping shift workers or people with insomnia fall asleep more naturally.Safety: caution — read the full safety section before use
- Myo-InositolAStrong evidenceBest known for improving hormonal balance in PCOS, supporting ovarian function, reducing insulin resistance, and easing anxiety.Safety: caution — read the full safety section before use
- YogaAStrong evidenceWidely used to reduce stress and anxiety, improve flexibility and strength, ease chronic pain, support heart health, and enhance mental clarity.
- AshwagandhaAStrong evidenceBest known for lowering stress and anxiety, supporting testosterone and energy levels, improving sleep quality, and building physical endurance.Safety: caution — read the full safety section before use
- Cognitive Behavioral TherapyAStrong evidenceMost widely used for anxiety, depression, insomnia, OCD, PTSD, and chronic pain management.
- Soy IsoflavonesAStrong evidenceBest known for easing menopause symptoms like hot flashes, supporting bone health, and promoting heart health in women.Safety: caution — read the full safety section before use
- CBT-based Mindfulness (MBSR/MBCT)AStrong evidenceReducing chronic stress and anxiety, preventing depression relapse, managing chronic pain, and improving overall emotional resilience.Safety: caution — read the full safety section before use
Traditional use in this group
Used in a healing tradition for this group of conditions. These carry no evidence grade — they have not been shown to work in human trials, and are listed because people look for them, not as a recommendation.
Pressure points used for these conditions
Acupressure points traditionally used for the conditions in this group. Each point page sets out what the evidence for it does and does not show.
- SP6 (Sanyinjiao) - Spleen 6Located on the inner side of the lower leg, approximately three finger-widths above the inner ankle bone, SP6 is where the Spleen, Liver, and Kidney meridians intersect.
- CV4 (Guanyuan) - Conception Vessel 4CV4, also known as "Guanyuan" or the “Gate of Origin,” is a vital acupressure and acupuncture point located on the Conception Vessel meridian.
- HT7 (Shenmen) - Heart 7It is located on the wrist crease, on the pinky side of the inner forearm.
- BL23 (Shenshu) - Bladder 23 BL23, also known as "Shenshu" or the “Kidney Shu,” is a critical acupuncture and acupressure point located on the Bladder meridian.
- KD3 (Taixi) - Kidney 3It is located just above the inner ankle bone, in the depression between the ankle bone and the Achilles tendon.
- PC6 (Neiguan) - Pericardium 6Located on the inner forearm, about three finger-widths above the wrist crease, between the tendons, PC6 is widely known for its ability to alleviate nausea, calm the mind, and reduce stress.
When to seek care
See a doctor about night sweats that persist, rather than treating them as part of the change. Drenching night sweats that carry on, especially with unexplained weight loss, fever, a persistent cough, or lumps in the neck, armpit or groin, need assessment: those are the features that distinguish hormonal night sweats from an infection, a thyroid problem, a medication effect, or a lymphoma.
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