| In the U.S., there are about 50 million women who | | | | at how effective this is. Eat three small meals a |
| are in their menopausal stage. Eighty percent of | | | | day and occassional healthy snacks in between. |
| these women are hot flashes sufferers. Though | | | | Above all, get plenty of rest. |
| hot flashes in themselves are harmless, they can | | | | 4. Take one of the herbal supplements that have |
| become extremely uncomfortable. That's why | | | | been shown to help you get control of hot |
| most menopausal women spend a lot of effort | | | | flashes, such as black cohosh. Oil from flax seeds |
| trying to find effective control of hot flashes. | | | | and the mineral magnesium is also recommended. |
| Hot flashes may occur any time. They can occur | | | | Magnesium is vital for menopausal women, not |
| as a mild warm feeling or intensified heat which | | | | only to maintain bone density, but to also benefit |
| spreads throughout the upper part of the body to | | | | the heart. Magnesium helps prevent many |
| the face. During a hot flash, the skin often | | | | diseases and promotes calmness that can help |
| appears blotchy and red. Hot flashes also increase | | | | you get a good nights sleep. |
| perspiration, cause a rapid heartbeat, and finally | | | | 5. Watch your weight. Being too thin can cause |
| chills as they wind down. | | | | women to suffer more intense hot flashes and |
| One of the most effective ways to get control | | | | other related symptoms related to estrogens. It |
| of hot flashes is with some changes in lifestyle | | | | is also important not to be overweight. The prime |
| plus appropriate natural remedies. | | | | site of estrogen production during the |
| Here are some simple methods to control hot | | | | postmenopausal stage is in body fat. Being |
| flashes that work for most women: | | | | overweight can open the risks for acquiring breast |
| 1. Stay away from stimulants such as alcohol, | | | | and uterine cancer. |
| spicy foods, and caffeine. These can trigger hot | | | | 6. Perform paced breating. Controlled, deep, slow |
| flashes. Spicy foods are a major trigger of hot | | | | rhythmic breathing practiced two times a day can |
| flashes. Excess caffeine can act as a diuretic, | | | | help give you control of hot flashes. You will also |
| which can cause magnesium and calcium loss. | | | | find that paced breathing reduces anxiety, which |
| These minerals are very important for bone | | | | is another common menopausal symptom. |
| building as well as helping women to stay calm. It | | | | 7. Stop smoking. Besides increasing hot flashes, |
| is advisable to drink no more than one cup of | | | | smoking can cause other serious health problems |
| coffee a day. An herbal tea is much better if you | | | | such as cancer, stroke, and heart diseases. |
| are trying to get total control of hot flashes. | | | | 8. Think of hot flashes as power surges. Women |
| 2. Avoid foods that contain high amounts of sugar | | | | are powerful as they experience those hot times |
| or are acidic. These foods stimulate mood swings. | | | | in their lives and transition to the next stage. |
| Acidic foods cause nausea especially when you | | | | They can be simply a reminder that we are |
| eat them a lot. | | | | journeying on to the next life stage. The more |
| 3. Stay calm, eat a balanced diet, and get plenty | | | | you use these tips to get control of hot flashes, |
| of exercise. Take ten deep breaths after you | | | | the less discomfort they will cause you. |
| wake up in the morning. You might be surprised | | | | |