How To Fight Hot Flashes Caused By Menopause

It is recommended to consume soy and its derivatives twice a day. Incorporate it into your diet to prevent hot flashes, and fix calcium on your bones.

The biological life of women is very active from the onset of puberty until adulthood. If they have children, their bodies go through many changes, such as during breastfeeding. When they reach middle age, menopause comes along with its hot flashes.

What you should know about hot flashes

Hot flashes are a sudden, intense sensation of heat in the face and upper body. 

Sometimes they are accompanied by nausea, vomiting, excessive sweating, and other similar ailments.

These hot flashes are caused by a drop in estrogen which causes the hormonal changes typical of this period of life. 

They are all the more pronounced in women who live a sedentary life, who smoke, or who suffer from stress or obesity.

Their frequency and duration depend on each woman. Indeed, you can feel a sensation of heat for a few minutes, until the body regains its balance, or undergo them almost continuously.  

You absolutely must fight the factors that intensify these flushes. It goes without saying that we want to make them all disappear as soon as possible, because they can be very annoying.

They distract us, make us uncomfortable, and make us lose track of what we’re doing.

Obviously, we can still take hormonal treatments, that’s a possibility, but not a long-term solution.

This is because over time the puffs reappear, which is why we recommend that you try these home remedies first.

Recipes for hot flashes during menopause

Apple cider vinegar

Apple cider vinegar is responsible for purifying the body, revitalizing it and remineralizing it.

It contains more than 30 essential nutrients (a large amount of vitamins, fatty acids, mineral salts, phosphorus, calcium, potassium, magnesium, sulfur, sodium, zinc, iron, fluorine, etc.). In other words everything your body needs.

Ultimately, apple cider vinegar helps to balance the general metabolism of the body.

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons of unpasteurized pure apple cider vinegar

How to consume it?

• You can just drink these two spoonfuls. It is recommended to drink this small potion in the evening.
• If the vinegar seems a little hard to swallow, dissolve it in half a glass of room temperature water.

Soybeans

It contains some phytoestrogens which mimic a woman’s natural estrogen. In addition,  it is highly concentrated in lecithin which compensates for the loss of bone mass during menopause and helps prevent osteoporosis thanks to its high calcium content.

The best soy products that you can add to your diet are:

• Soy milk
• Soy lecithin.
• Bean sprouts.
• Soy meat.
• Tofu.

We recommend that you consume two servings per day of one or more of these soy products.

 You can eat them with breakfast, to prevent hot flashes, or in the evening, to fix calcium.

If you have never eaten these foods, they may taste a little tasteless at first, but you will get used to them very quickly.

Sage

In addition to being rich in natural phytoestrogens,  sage has stimulating properties.

It activates blood circulation and is vasomotor, which  is why it considerably relieves hot flashes.

The easiest way to consume it is as an infusion, or as a wine in which you let sage flowers steep overnight.

If you can’t get hold of dried or fresh sage, know that it also comes in essential oil form and has many benefits.

Ingredients

• A tablespoon of fresh sage leaves or two tablespoons of dried sage leaves.

How to consume it?

• You need to prepare an infusion. Put the leaves in a cup and pour boiled water at 90 degrees.
• Cover your mug to keep the heat in, and let sit for thirty minutes, then strain it.
• Once your infusion is ready, drink it. Try to drink three cups a day.

Linette

When the symptoms of menopause are mild or moderate, flax is very effective. 

It contains natural phytoestrogens that help offset the loss of estrogen and help relieve hot flashes.

In addition, flaxseed helps relieve constipation and lower cholesterol,  therefore this herb will help you alleviate the nuisances caused by menopause and enjoy good bowel function.

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons of flax seeds

How to consume it?

• You can incorporate it into your salads.
• Add it to your yogurts, juices or soups.
• Sprinkle it on cheese or on your jam toast.

Red clover

It is often used to fight hot flashes, to lower cholesterol, to improve blood circulation. To prevent osteoporosis, redness and discomfort in the breasts. 

If you are taking any medication, consult your doctor before starting to consume this herb.

Red clover is much more common than you might think, as it is used by the food industry as a flavoring.

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons of dried red clover leaves

How to consume it?

•  You need to prepare an infusion. Place the clover in a mug and add 90 degree water.
• Cover your cup and let steep for at least 30 minutes. Then strain your infusion and drink it.
• Repeat this two to three times a day.

Remember to exercise

Physical activity is not directly related to relieving hot flashes, but it will make you feel better in general because it frees the mind and revitalizes the body.

You can choose any type of exercise: aerobic, walking, running, dancing, or you can sign up for yoga classes.

Also, consider dressing with several layers of clothing so that you can gradually remove them when you feel that a hot flash is about to take hold.

Also, try to be patient with yourself, and allow these recipes time to work to combat hot flashes.

Remember that this is only a mandatory step in a woman’s life, but within a few months everything will return to normal.