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How to cure hot flashes?

Hot flashes affect millions of women all across the globe during the menopausal period. For some women hot flashes can be very manageable and mild, but for others they can be extremely severe and disruptive meaning sufferers often have to stop what they are doing in order to adjust to the change in body temperature.

Although hot flashes are a normal symptom of menopause and experienced by many, it does not mean you have to be at the mercy of them. Continue reading to find more about how you can relief hot flash symptoms and reduce their intensity, frequency, and length.

What are hot flashes?

Hot flashes are feelings of intense heat that come over the body. This heat sensation is usually accompanied by excess sweating, flushed skin and a rapid heart rate. Hot flashes can come on at any time but are usually known to occur during menopause or the years approaching menopause.

Hot flashes can be triggered by a number of varying factors and avoiding these triggers is key for fighting hot flashes. Before deciding on a treatment, reconsider your lifestyle and try to avoid any of the following:

Hot Flush Cures1• Caffeine.
• Smoking.
• Alcohol.
• Diet pills.
• Spicy food.
• Extremley hot showers.
• Saunas/hot tubs.
• Heat inducing devices like radiators and hair dryers.

Keep reading for more information on how to prevent hot flashes.

What are the available cures for hot flashes?

Fortunately, hot flashes can be easily prevented or reduced. Hot flashes are most often related to hormone changes and the treatments that are available can help to fight this cause and regulate hormonal production.

Please find here a short list of some of the most popular treatments for hot flashes:

Hormone Therapy – Because hot flashes are a result of hormone changes, hormone replacement therapy has been a popular choice by many women but it has recently been criticized because of health risks. Before considering this option weigh up the risks and benefits with your doctor.

Black Cohosh – Black Cohosh is one of many naturally drugs that has been known to help Hot Flush Cures2women adjust their fluctuating hormone levels.

Exercise and Relaxation – Physical fitness is key when trying to cope with hot flashes and hormone changes. Although exercise will not cure hot flashes all together, it will help to regulate the body meaning that a hot flash is less likely.

Diet – Eating a well balanced diet is vital. You can also add more foods to your diet that increase the production of estrogen. Soy is a good example of this.

Treatment for Menopause

As mentioned above, fitness, hormone therapies and natural supplements have all been known to help women deal with hot flashes and hormone changes.

It is important to speak with your doctor while going through these changes. You doctor can explain what is going on in your body and how your body is interacting.

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Sources:
  • Sikon, Andrea and Holly Thacker M.D. "Treatment for Menopausal Hot Flashes". Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine. July 2004: 71 (7).
  • "Hot flashes ... in January". Canadian Medical Association Journal. 2004: 170 (1).
  • Miller, Heather and Rose Maria Li, M.D. "Measuring Hot Flashes: Summary of a National Institutes of Health Workshop." Conference report. Mayo Clinic. June 2004: 79.