How do you treat hot flushes? As menopause symptoms can be so wide-ranging, the best way to prepare for them is to look at all lifestyle aspects:
- If you smoke, reduce the number of cigarettes you have each day or even better, stop smoking. Cigarettes are associated with a higher risk of experiencing hot flushes and it has been shown that the more you smoke, the worse your flushes get.
- Eat a well-balanced, wholesome diet and don’t miss meals – low blood sugar levels can cause hot flushes.
- Ensure that you have regular bowel movements – constipation can trigger hot flushes.
- Drink plenty of water. This will help to hydrate you and alleviate hot flushes.
- Take regular exercise.
- Deal with stress. Stress causes the release of chemicals that promote hot flushes.
Treat Your Intimate Organs Properly
- Clean intimate organs with warm water, no soap or specialty products, every time. Avoid soap with harsh chemicals and perfume. Be sure to clean the intimate organs from front to back and not vice versa to prevent the microbe from the anus spread to the vagina and urinary tract. Do the same when you are finished defecating and do not forget to always