Dealing With Menopausal Hot Flashes Naturally

One of the most common symptoms experienced by women after menopause is hot flashes. In the world of pharmaceuticals, there exist several drugs which can be used for treating it. However, their positive consequences are always accompanied by one or more side effects. Fortunately, there are various natural remedies which have been proven to effectively reduce or even eliminate hot flashes. The most popular ones are being described below in detail:

• Stress Reduction

Stress can be a major cause of hot flashes in menopausal women as it is probably the result of high estrogen & low progesterone levels and triggers release of adrenaline in the blood stream. This, in turn, increases blood circulation and spikes overall temperature of the body. An effective natural treatment that can help to reduce stress is Traditional Chinese Medicine, which is offered by several facilities specialising in women’s health problems and menopause in Northern Beaches.

• Healthy Diet

There are plenty of foods, such as meat products, spicy foods and dairy products which can cause hot flashes in case a menopausal woman consumes them regularly. They should be switched with non-GMO soy foods for increasing intake of protein. It would help to boost hormone production within the body and reduce hot flashes. This is because soybeans contain daidzein and genistein, which are natural estrogenic compounds.

• More Vitamin E

An extensive research in Iran has revealed that Vitamin E can reduce the intensity of hot flashes. Vitamin E can be taken artificially in the form of soft gel caps. Menopausal women may also consume plenty of tropical fruits, nuts and leafy green vegetables, all of which are rich sources of Vitamin E. Besides that, the concoction of these foods creates a very tasty salad.

• Comfortable Clothing

Hot weather is often responsible for hot flashes in women who have had their menopause. For alleviating the pain and discomfort, it is, therefore, recommended to wear comfortable & loose clothing. Anything worn should not feel tight around the abdominal or vaginal area. Putting on lightweight clothing and staying cool can effectively help in bringing down the number of hot flash episodes experienced everyday.

It is always better to try natural methods for treating menopausal symptoms, and hot flashes are no exception. The above mentioned methods are just right for alleviating hot flashes naturally, without the pangs of side effects. Drugs should be kept as the last resort to deal with severe cases.