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Remedy for Hot Flashes
Relief from Hot Flashes
(20 Aug 2010)
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A hot flash is a condition that typically affects women. The condition occurs when the woman suddenly begins feeling hot even though there is no change in the environment around her. This heat is usually felt on the face and chest and can spread across the whole body.
Women suffering from hot flashes may experience a reddening of the skin in the area where the flashes are occurring. Severe hot flashes can cause diminished consciousness. Hot flashes have been attributed to hormonal changes that happen in women. This is why it is typical of women who are around the age of menopause to experience hot flashes. During menopause, the hormone levels in the body change rapidly. The extent to which the hormone levels fluctuate in different women is different. This is why some women experience severe hot flashes that repeatedly occur while others are barely affected during the period prior, during and after menopause. It is also possible for hot flashes to occur at a younger age, particularly in young girls who are experiencing their first few menstrual cycles. During this time, hormone levels can be quite unpredictable and some girls may suffer from flashes as a result of the wildly fluctuating hormone levels. Flashes can happen for young and old females even at night, sometimes affecting sleep.
Several diet and lifestyle changes are suggested for women who wish to gain relief from hot flashes. Certain types of foods and beverages are known to exacerbate the condition of hot flashes. These include caffeine based beverages and sugary foods. Some women say that spicy foods have an adverse effect on their hot flashes. Women suffering from hot flashes should drink plenty of fluids and should, as a consequence, urinate often. This may help the body filter out some of the unnecessary toxins and hormones from the blood and can help in providing relief from hot flashes.
Women of the age around menopause are often urged to exercise. Exercise tends to burn excess energy and can help improve the body’s circulation. This overall improvement in the health statistics of an individual is essential in avoiding hot flashes. This is also why many women who work regularly or perform physical tasks daily tend to have fewer flashes than those who remain at home and lead a more sedentary lifestyle. Stress is another major trigger for hot flashes and any situation that is stressful should be avoided or should be effectively gain relief from hot flashes.
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answered by G M on 20 Aug 2010, 3:31:32
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