Hot Flushes/Night Sweats
Hot flushes and night sweats are a very common symptom for menopausal women and can start years before menopause itself. They are primarily associated with a reduction in oestrogen levels as the temperature-regulating hormones in the brain and thyroid and can be exacerbated by stress hormones.
Magnificent Menopause No 1. tip for hot flushes/night sweats: Cut out/down on the booze!
Reducing stress and cutting out/down on alcohol are the big hitters here. I talk enough about stress/anxiety in that section so let's focus on alcohol here.
Just try it for a week and see what happens.
If you are used to regular drinking then cut down slowly. No guilt, no shame. Just a bit less. Dilute that white wine spritzer a bit more every day! And replace it with a drink you really like!
I make myself mocktails - in a proper cocktail glass with all the trimmings so I feel like I'm getting a treat.
I have much less hot flushes and it doesn’t contribute to the meno belly!
How else can I help?
Menopause symptoms affect many of us dramatically. Both physically and emotionally it can have a significant impact on anything from relationships, work, family life, hobbies and most fundamentally your sense of self.
However, it can truly be the most powerful and liberating time of your life. It may seem impossible to believe right now, but trust me - you can use its challenges to fuel your personal, physical and spiritual growth during this next phase of life.
From Nutritional Protocols, Yoga and Qigong, Menopause Coaching and Workplace Training, I can offer step by step guidance to steer you through menopause’s choppy waters.
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The symptom quiz has been designed for women going through perimenopause, menopause or post-menopause. It is not a substitute for advice provided by your general practitioner or other healthcare provider. You should not take any action based on the content of this quiz and its results or top tips, without first seeking medical advice.