Night Sweats and Hot Flashes – Do You Know the Causes?
Night Sweats and Hot Flashes – Do You Know the Causes?
Although estrogen levels do remain low after menopause night sweat do
eventually go away naturally, this some holistic practitioners say, is
because other factors actually contribute including stress and
nutrition.
For a naturally healthy diet which includes foods that promote
progesterone that help your body retain a healthy balance eat less
refined sugars and fats, processed foods, alcohol, food additives,
preservatives and colours and increase fibre from organic whole foods,
hormone-free animal products, foods rich in antioxidants and omega-3
and most importantly – drink plenty of fresh water.
HRT is the synthetic route to keeping a healthy balance between your
estrogen and progesterone levels so vital to post menopause comfort,
but before turning to HRT which can cause such adverse affects as:
⢠Increased chance of breast cancer
⢠Heart Attack
⢠Stroke
⢠Blood Clots
⢠Alzheimer’s Disease
consider dietary changes including nutritional supplements and even
some all-natural progesterone balancing creams first.
Maybe consider some lifestyle changes – many women of post menopausal
age find themselves running a household, being caretakers for elderly
parents and even holding down demanding jobs.
If that’s You, maybe it’s time to schedule some âYou time’ by
practising yoga or meditation or even finding support from someone
who’s experienced what you’re going through.
In the meantime if you want to improve your comfort starting today:
7 Things to Avoid
1. Hot showers
2. Caffeine
3. Spicy foods
4. Smoking
5. Diet pills
6. Hot drinks before bed
7. Anger
However, remaining positive in mind is your strongest ally so also
incorporate some positive actions:
5 Things to Do
1. Take a cold shower before bed
2. Keep cold water to drink readily available in the bedroom
3. Wear cotton night clothes
4. Use cotton sheets
5. Lower the temperature in the bedroom
If you’re suffering night sweats or hot flashes try applying the tips
here and see what a difference they make – which will you do first?