A hot flash makes a woman feel like her upper body is suddenly becoming warm, but particularly so from the neck up.
Hot flashes are often accompanied by other symptoms including sweating, rapid heartbeat, nausea, flushed appearance and dizzy spells.
Sometimes menopause hot flashes are accompanied by sweating in the middle of the night. These can be so extreme as to wake you up during a deep sleep and end up leading to sleep problems.
A hot flash can last from thirty seconds to a few minutes. They usually stick around for about 5 years but in some cases can last up to 10 years.
Causes of Hot Flashes
You will find the condition of hot flashes mostly in women who are in menopause, especially perimenopause.
They can also be caused by certain types of medication or habits.
The exact cause of menopause hot flashes has not been discovered, though there is ongoing research. Many specialists believe that it is caused by the female hormone estrogen. When this chemical drops it is suspected that it directly affects the hypothalamus, which is responsible for regulating body temperature.
Because of this the body releases certain chemicals and the blood vessels in the skin begin to dilate. As the temperature of the body increases a reaction occurs and you begin sweating in order to cool down.
Cooling the Burn
It is important to make sure that your diet and lifestyle habits are in order as the first step in hot flashes treatment. This can go a long way in helping to take care of your menopause hot flashes. Make sure that you try and drink 8 glasses of water each day and stay as cool as you can.
Don’t be cheap about the air conditioning and use a fan if you need it. Try to exercise as often as you can and stay away from cigarettes. Stop eating food that is hot or spicy. It is also important for hot flashes treatment to stay away from drinks that contain caffeine and alcohol.
Relaxation techniques are also very important when it comes to dealing with menopause hot flashes. If you have time, try to attend some yoga or meditation classes.
You can also do these in the comfort of your own home via video, but classes tend to keep one more motivated. Practice breathing deeply whenever you are feeling overstressed.
Using natural remedies for hot flashes are sometimes a much safer and gentler treatment option than certain medications prescribed.
Several herbs have also been found to lessen the symptoms of menopause hot flashes. Black Cohosh and Pasque Flower are known to keep the female body in top health during menopause.
These herbal ingredients reduce common hot flashes associated with the change of life, maintain healthy sleep patterns and supports balanced mood and routine calmness.
MelloPause is a natural, safe and effective liquid herbal formula that works quickly to bring relief from symptoms of menopause.
MellowPause is formulated by a Clinical Psychologist and is a blend of carefully selected herbs to address symptoms of menopause including hot flashes; insomnia; moodiness; restlessness and irritability. This remedy is pharmaceutically manufactured to the highest standards.
If you are unsure about how much to take or which is better then talk with a naturopath in your town or city. Also, make sure that your doctor knows that you are using herbs as part of your treatment plan.
Dee’s note: I began perimenopause at the age of 38, and, although I truly was thrilled at the prospect of being done with a monthly cycle, the problem of hot flashes became a huge one by the time I was 41.
I remember during the month of my eldest daughter’s graduation, it seemed like I couldn’t go more than an hour without a major hot flash. When I say major, I mean debilitating to the point where I had to run for the freezer or a fan and felt like I was going to pass out from the heat.
Since I’ve used many Native Remedies‘ products, I decided to give Mellowpause a try. I took it for 3 weeks and then began to forget to take it. Why? Because my menopausal symptoms were gone. That was in 2008 and the hot flashes just stopped. I don’t know if my results are typical, but I will tell you that I’d recommend trying this remedy to anyone – it absolutely rocked!