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Hot flashes can be simply bothersome but for many women they’re downright debilitating, feeling like a raging inferno of youth going down in flames.
When hot flashes happen at night they’re called night sweats, and they can interfere with a good nights sleep for years, triggering a slew of other troublesome symptoms (brain fog, fatigue, mood disorders, poor diet, etc.)
WHAT YOU CAN DO:
WHAT YOU CAN DO:
Lowering stress is key; high cortisol is a killer
Avoid alcohol and spicy foods
Paced breathing exercises during a hot flash, acupuncture and Black Cohosh though not scientifically proven, have provided relief for some women
Dress in layers during the day and sleep in a cool room
Try special fabrics in clothes, night gowns and sheets that wick sweat away
TRYING HORMONE REPLACEMENT THERAPY (HRT):
You’re in good company if you’re among women who want to try every option before resorting to HRT. But if you have to, the good news is that (bio-identical) HRT is has been proven safe for most women and is effective in dramatically reducing or even eliminating debilitating hot flashes and night sweats.
Discuss your hot flash symptoms with your primary care physician to see if bio-identical HRT is a good option for you. Don’t suffer longer than you have to!
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