When I was younger I can remember my Mom trying to put her make-up on and she was sweating so bad that she would stand in front of the fan nearly in tears. I didn’t understand the true meaning of a hot flash until I had my own! It’s different for everyone, but mine feel like my body is going to explode in the combustion and light on fire. They only last for about two minutes, which seem like forever, and then the cold consumes me.
Here are some tips to help during the hot flash and night sweats:
- Use fans and air conditioning to keep your surroundings cool.
- Wear lightweight cotton clothing and dress in layers, so that you can remove them as needed. I can go from nothing to flannel and socks even in the summertime.
- Some women find acupuncture, meditation, and other forms of complementary therapy to be helpful. I am certified in Aromatouch Technique which is very helpful for hormonal imbalance.
- Take out or reduce the use of caffeine, sugar, sugar substitutes, soy (GMO), wheat, gluten, peanuts, corn (GMO) and increase the water. Hydration is so important and if you feel thirsty then you are already dehydrated. Add some lemon or lime to the water.
- What the food intake. It’s better to eat smaller meals more frequent than large ones three times a day. No food for at least three hours before you go to sleep.
- Create a regular sleep schedule that includes going to bed and getting up at the same time each day, even on weekends. This helps the circadian rhythms.
- Keep your bedroom dark, cool, and quiet when going to sleep.
- Avoid doing vigorous exercise for 3 hours before bedtime. However, stretching just before bedtime may be helpful. Also, journaling can be relaxing as well.
- Avoid caffeine after 2:00 pm (including chocolate). Avoid drinking anything for 2 hours before bed so you do not have to use the bathroom in the middle of the night.
- Use your bed and bedroom only for sleep or sexual activity.
- If you are unable to fall asleep after 15 minutes, get out of bed and do something relaxing. Use some essential oils like lavender to help shut down the brain
I have been able to reduce my hot flashes substantially. I would love to give you my free 12 green smoothie recipes and help you with your hot flashes or night sweats. Please go to www.livinglifeholistic.com and sign up today!