Your entire body may be affected by the “change of life” aka menopause so you might as well know how to deal with them. One of the most common symptoms women experience is hot flashes and they can really be uncomfortable, wake you from sleep, and be quite embarrassing. If you suffer from hot flashes you will want to know different ways for dealing with them. Luckily, the following tips will help you deal with hot flashes.

When you have a hot flash it is due to a biochemical event in your body. For some reason the mechanism in your body that controls your temperature gets slightly off. As a result, your body thinks you are too hot even if you aren’t. Because of this your body will direct the blood vessels to discharge the “extra” heat. The resulting sensation is the feeling that your skin is truly on fire.

Your estrogen levels will be rising and falling throughout the years preceding menopause and it is to uncommon to experience a variety of hot flashes that range in intensity. The vast majority of women will experience at least one hot flash during their journey through menopause and many others will experience them regularly.

For many years women used hormone replacement therapy, HRT, to help them cope with their hot flashes and other symptoms. However, HRT has been shown to cause some pretty bad side effects on its own so many women are now back to square one, so to speak, learning how to deal with their symptoms.

There are many ways to deal with a hot flash. First, make sure you where lightweight clothing made of natural fibers. Dress in layers, too, so that if you feel a hot flash coming on you can take off a few layers quickly and without causing a scene. The next option is cool water. Place a cool rag on your forehead, wrists, or even on your groin to help you calm down. You can splash water on your face, too, if you are in a public place and need a fast fix. Another suggestion is to stop smoking if you are a smoker. Exercising regularly is also important because women who exercise regularly have been shown to have fewer hot flashes. There are also a few smells that can help stop a hot flash including lemongrass, lavender, roses, and even vanilla.

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