Menopause is a normal, healthy stage in a woman’s life, but every woman has a unique course of this period.
During menopause, women have very pronounced symptoms:
- a woman suddenly notices redness of the face, accompanied by a feeling of warmth in the neck, arms, chest;
- there is a rapid heartbeat, anxiety and nervousness, shortness of breath, weakness and dizziness;
- fever, accompanied by increased sweating, high blood pressure, chills;
Hot flashes often occur in the evening and at night, if their intensity is high, you need to find a way to get rid of them. To do this, you can take drugs Progynova or Premarin. Also, to help reduce the frequency of hot flashes, you need to know what causes them to increase. Let’s consider the main causes:
- eating quite spicy and fatty foods;
- inappropriate food with a predominance of hot and fried food;
- bad habits (smoking, alcohol);
- stuffy rooms provoke an increase in hot flashes;
- frequent use of heaters, fireplaces, baths or saunas, staying in an unventilated room;
- depression, stressful situations, chronic fatigue, psychological instability;
- overexertion due to intense sports, excessive physical activity;
- tight underwear, clothing that restrains movement;
- high consumption of sugar, sweet beverages.
It is necessary to identify and avoid the above factors. Let’s take a closer look at the 5 main recommendations for reducing the frequency of hot flashes.
Ventilate the room.
Regular ventilation and fresh air can reduce the intensity of hot flashes. In combination with a healthy diet and moderate activity, the general condition will improve.
Perform breathing exercises.
Breathing exercises are an effective method for severe symptoms, fever and heavy sweating. You do not need to panic at the beginning of the attack, but try to breathe slowly. Breathing should be deep, with a frequency of 8 breaths per minute. This breathing exercise is not difficult. With its help you can calm the nervous system, reduce sudden fever and the frequency of attacks.
Use a humidifier.
To create a comfortable indoor climate, you can use a humidifier with a cleaning function. The air in the room should be cool, it is better to cover with a warmer blanket than to sleep in a stuffy room.
A cold pillow will help to improve your condition, well-being and reduce discomfort in the evening. It is a good remedy for relieving symptoms and good sleep. The cooling bottle can be used to cool the pillow.
Eat healthy foods.
Healthy food helps to reduce the intensity of hot flashes, improve the general condition and condition of the nervous system. Meat and protein foods should be replaced by plant foods: nuts, fruits, legumes. It is necessary to eat enough foods with vitamin E.
Wear natural fabrics.
Clothing made of natural materials increases ventilation, prevents overheating, which affects the severity of symptoms. Clothes should be beautiful, because a woman’s well-being depends on psychological comfort.