With Reflexologist Nuria Weaver
Home Remedies for Hot Flashes
Hot flashes are also known as night sweat which is a common symptom of any hormonal change levels and is one of the characteristic of menopause. A typical experience of hot flash is that, there is an intense feeling of heat along with sweating and rapid beating of the heart. The sensation could be felt in the chest and face. You can notice the effect on the neck and back but this can however spread throughout the body. Although this is an internal sensation, you can see the flush on the face which becomes hot to touch. Nevertheless, there are some very effective home remedies for hot flashes which have proved to be quite relieving and beneficial.
- A proper diet is the best way to treat a problem from inside. Soy foods are one of the diets whose intake should be increased for people suffering from hot flashes. This will include tofu, soy flour, flax i.e., flax linseed oil.
- Organic vegetables and plant based diet and plenty of fresh fruits can be a solution to prevent hot flashes.
- Lack of calcium in women can be factor that may lead to hot flashes. Therefore increase the intake of calcium. The decrease in bone mass can speed up menopause. This mainly begins around the age of 35 years. It is recommended that 1000 milligrams of calcium each day is a basic requirement for a premenopausal woman and about 1500 milligrams for a postmenopausal woman.
- Water is the best remedy for any kind of health problem. Drink at least eight to ten glasses of water each day. Apart from this drink fresh juice which is excellent when you take after exercising. Keep the body well hydrated and keep the body temperature well in check.
- Relaxation is the best and the foremost thing you can do when you suffer from this problem. It has been said that stress was one reason for increased frequency, intensity and duration of hot flashes.
- Meditation is another way to soothe the problem. Soak yourself in a tub of hot which you can tolerate for quite sometime. This will help you to relax and reduce the hot flashes.
- Yoga poses are also beneficial for hot flashes along with breath control exercises.
A cause of hot flashes is the decrease in the estrogen that most women experience with menopause that may result vaginal dryness. The size and elasticity of the walls of the vagina become thin and lose the ability to become moist.
- Therefore prevent dryness in the vagina as this may trigger vaginal infections.
- Studies indicate that sexual activity helps to promote circulation and moistens the vagina.
One of the best ways to prevent hot flashes is by exercises.
- A regular exercise tones the bones and also increases the strength and density. The weight bearing activities like running and brisk walking are some of the best exercises one can do. This further keeps down the cholesterol level down and protects the body from any kind of heart diseases.
- Herbs can also be beneficial to treat hot flashes. You can drink herbal tea throughout the day to keep the body hydrated. Other fragment herbs you can include to treat hot flashes are linden flower, mint, chamomile that can soothe and calm the mind and body.
- A cooling aromatherapy for the face is prepared from 1/4 cup of aloe Vera juice, 1/4 cup of rosewater and few drops of lavender essential oil or rose. Mix these ingredients properly and store in a glass bottle. Shake this well and moisten the skin whenever you get those hot flashes.
Some home tips for hot flash:
- Hot flashes may be triggered by hot weather, stress and caffeine. Keep a track for a week or two and discover the triggering elements. Avoid or eliminate these elements and you can see the difference!
- If you are likely to get hot flash at night, always keep a thermos of ice water or ice pack near your bed.
- Wear clothes made of absorbent material like that of cotton.
- Always keep a small fan on the night table or desk and switch it on whenever you are hit by hot flashes.
- Take vitamin E supplements which are useful to treat hot flashes.
- Cool off with running water and allow it to run over the wrists and splash on the face to cool you off. You can also take a cool shower to feel better.
- Finally and the most important avoid caffeine, alcohol, nicotine and other stimulants that causes the blood vessels to dilate and makes the body more prone to hot flashes.
These are some common home remedies for hot flashes, a common symptom which is associated with menopause. This will help to alleviate the problem to a great extent and may provide a hot flash relief.
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