Safe and Natural Remedies for Hot Flashes
Summary:
How does menopause happen
What are the first signs
of premenopause?
How to avoid premature
menopause?
What is the cause of early
menopause?
How does menopause come
about?
This is
linked to the change in hormones.
Tags; Safe Remedies for Hot Flashes; Natural Remedies for Hot Flashes; menopause happen; signs of premenopause; avoid premature menopause; cause of early menopause; change in hormones.
Women approaching
menopause or after menopause faces problem of hot flashes. Proper diet,
changing lifestyle and use of herbs can treat this problem.
Use of herbs,
proper diet and lifestyle changes constitute natural remedies for hot flashes.
Women approaching menopause or after menopause suffer from this problem, some women
who have suffered from breast cancer or have taken surgical menopause also face
this problem. The sudden intense heat at face and upper body and later heavy
perspiration is experienced by women during this problem. Intensity of heat and
perspiration can vary from person to person, some women may have hot flashes
which are easily manageable while for some it can be so intense that they might
have to seek medical attention. However hot flashes can be problematic as they
can occur at any time and they stay in a woman's life for many years. The
reduction in estrogen hormone is the cause for hot flashes which confuses the
hypothalamus which acts as a thermostat of the human body. The rise in the
body’s temperature is over reacted by the brain causing sweating and faster
heart beat.
Any dietary
supplement or herb which can elevate the levels of estrogen naturally in a
woman's body acts as natural remedy for hot flashes. There are many herbs which
have been used to supplement or produce estrogen hormone. These herbs are
ginseng, licorice roots, sarasparilla, black cohosh, chaste berry, damiana,
motherwort and spearmint, all of these herbs contain plant estrogen which is
helpful in elevating estrogen levels to cure this problem. These herbs can be
used in proper doses according to one's requirement in the form of capsules or
tablets or even in the raw form for beneficial effects. However women suffering
with this problem due to breast cancer or surgery shall take their doctor’s
advice before using them as they might contradict with an ongoing medicine.
Increases intake of
soy products in the diet also provide ample quantity of plant estrogen to work
as natural remedy for hot flashes. Tofu is also recommended in the diet to
increase estrogen production in the body, this food supplement contains rich
sources of phytoestrogens, the estrogen supplementation coming through herbs
and food is safer. Flax seed is available at every food store and its use is a
good natural remedy for hot flashes, this is also helpful for women suffering
with breast tenderness, cramping and other PMS symptoms, consumption of red
clover is also very useful as it also contains rich sources of phytoestrogens.
Taking vitamin E as supplement also works as natural remedy for some women
suffering with hot flashes. The dosage of supplement shall be worked out with
doctor's advice.
Exercises and
relaxing techniques can also help in reducing the frequency of hot flashes and
reduce their intensity within manageable limits. Breathing exercises, Yoga and
meditation helps in relaxing mind and body and also controlling heating of
body. Dressing up with clothes made up of cotton instead of silk or synthetic,
using cotton bed sheets and keeping chilled water always close to sip down
whenever one feels body heat increasing. Avoiding smoking, alcohol, spicy foods
and sweets can keep the levels of pinephrine under control to reduce frequency
of flashes.
How does menopause happen
Irregular
cycles, irritability, weight gain, hot flashes… menopause occurs between 45
and 55 years old. But the turning point in the life of a woman does not happen suddenly.
It is preceded by a more or less long period called perimenopause.
What are the first signs
of premenopause?
This is linked
to the change in hormones.
Resurgence of premenstrual syndrome. ...
Heavy periods. ...
Hot flashes. ...
Mood disorders. ...
Sleep disturbances and night sweats. ...
Decreased libido and vaginal dryness. ...
Urinary weakness.
How does menopause come
about?
It usually
occurs between 45 and 55 years old and generally around 50 years old. Menopause is
a natural phenomenon. It occurs when the ovaries stop their
hormonal secretion (estrogen and progesterone) and the formation of an egg each
month.
What is the cause of early
menopause?
Early menopause can be
induced by ovarian surgery, chemotherapy, or radiation therapy. Certain
pathologies can also be responsible for an early menopause such
as autoimmune diseases: lupus, Crohn's disease, hypothyroidism, celiac disease,
rheumatoid arthritis ...
How to avoid premature
menopause?
There is still
no treatment or method to prevent, or even prevent, the onset of early
menopause and force the ovaries to (re) function. It all depends on
when the woman consults, the cause of her ovarian failure and whether or not
she wants to have children.