What is menopause?
In the years before and after the last menstruation, women are in their menopausal years. It indicates the transition from the life phase, in which women can have children, to the phase of life in which no pregnancy is possible.
Menopause usually begins in the mid-40s. The ovaries gradually produce fewer hormones, ovulation is less frequent and consequently, fertility decreases. An indication: the menstrual bleeding is more irregular. The cycles are often shorter at first, later often longer. Finally, the menstrual bleeding ends completely.
The very last menstrual period is called menopause and the timing varies greatly for all women. In some women, the period stops at the age of 45 or earlier. Others do not experience menopause until the mid-50s. Years can go by until the hormonal change is complete.
Menopausal symptoms
There are many women who come through menopause relatively easily and have little or no problems. Menopause is not a disease but a normal life phase. However, because the level of the female sex hormones, progesterone and oestrogen, changes during this time, symptoms can appear such
What causes hot flashes and sweats during menopause?
The reason for hot flashes and sweating in menopausal women is probably the fall in oestrogen levels. This oestrogen deficiency causes an increase in stress hormones such as adrenaline. It is believed that a sudden increase in such stress hormones can lead to
Menopause relief for hot flashes and excessive sweating
Many women struggle with recurring hot flashes with strong sweats during menopause. Most of the time, a heat wave suddenly spreads over the face, neck and upper body. The face reddens and it follows a sweat that lasts a few minutes, then it often sets in a chill. Even at night, some women sweat increasingly during menopause. This can disturb the sleep as well. As a result, some women experience psychological and physical discomfort.
Is there a way out? Read on for some natural remedies and lifestyle tips that can help you to get it under control.
Hot flashes and excessive sweating: What you can do
Nutrition
Avoid spicy and deep-fried foods and don’t consume:
- anise
- fennel
- cardamon
- oatmeal
- ginger
- turmeric
- nutmeg
- thyme
as they are considered to have warming and
Eat more cooling foods like:
- zucchini
- spinach
- eggplant
- tomat0
- watermelon
- radish
- cabbage
- cucumber
- sprouts
- soy products
Your preferred cooking method should be steamed and boiled in water.
A very efficient way to reduce heat and sweating in the body is eating regularly “Congee”:
Congee – Health benefits and how to make this rice porridge
Coffee and alcohol only in moderation
Caffeine and alcohol can lower the oestrogen level and thus irritate the temperature controller. Anyone who has hot flashes and sweats should, therefore, reduce their coffee and alcohol consumption.
Check my article: Coffee – Is it good or bad for your health?
Herbs and medical plants
There are some herbs which can help to relieve hot flashes and sweating. These include, for example, lycopodium which is rhythm-strengthening, cooling and reduces anxiety and restlessness. Ribes nigrum (black currant) has hormone regulating effects and also helps with other menopausal symptoms. Sage is antiperspirant, cooling and balancing while strengthening the feminine aspect (Yin).
Please note that herbal medications can have interactions with other medications. Therefore, please consult
Breathing exercises
Breathing is vital. The body is nourished with fresh oxygen and carbon dioxide is exhaled from the body. But not only that
6 Breathing Exercises to Relax in 10 Minutes or Less
Hot/cold showers
Many menopausal women find relief with alternating shower temperatures between hot and cold. At first, you need to start with a warm shower. Then put cold water on the bottom of the foot and bring the shower up the outer leg and back on the inside. Then repeat on the other side as well as the arms with the same procedure. After warming up with a hot shower, repeat the cold showers twice more. The treatment should end with a cold shower.
The right clothes
When suffering from hot flashes and sweating, the right clothes are important and a sweat proof undershirt can do miracles. Wear two to three thin garments over each other. You can then quickly take off a jacket or sweater during a hot flash and have a pretty women’s undershirts on. If you get cooler, put the other things back on.
How would it feel to free yourself from your symptoms? Ready to change and invest time and energy to get to the root of your problem? Then book your session now. I am looking forward to meeting you.
