Hot Flash - The Fever That Creates Havoc

Hot flashes are known to be the trademark sign for menopause. During these moments blood vessels dilate reacting to a change in estrogen levels. Symptoms are an overwhelming sensation of warmth due to a rise in skin temperature. Women may also feel a strong sense of anxiety due to the extreme skin flush and reddening of the face that accompanies these hot flashes. Even a change of heart rate can occur during these menopausal moments.

In the United States approximately sixty to seventy-five percent of menopausal women are plagued by these symptoms. They can vary in frequency from hourly, once a day, to even ten times a day! Needless to say, these symptoms are quite unpleasant for women and sometimes very disabling. For instance, feeling an onrush of perspiration while turning red in the face and neck for about two minutes during an important business meeting! This is surely enough to create social and personal havoc for even the most centered professional woman. There's just no way to turn the hot flash off once it starts. It's somewhat impossible to hide the hot flash fever!

Along with the hot flashes some women experience headaches, fatigue, weight gain, dizziness and insomnia. Sleep deprivation during this stressful time can be the worst and mostly likely to exasperate an already draining situation. Most women will continue to experience hot flashes from one to seven years from the onset of menopause. Listed below are some popular remedies to treat hot flashes . . .

#1 Diet - increase intake of fruits and vegetables.

#2 Vitamin E - has been proven in clinical studies to be effective in relieving hot flashes.

#3 Vitamin C and Hesperidin - have been proven in clinical studies to be effective in relieving hot flashes.

#4 Black Cohosh -clinical studies in the United States, Australia and Germany have proven that this extract relieves hot flashes. It was also widely used by Native American Indians.

#5 Exercise - enhance endorphin output through a regular fitness program.

Endorphins definitely have a roll in hot flashes.

One thing we know, hot flashes have been around for ages. We can trace them back beyond our Native American history. So, in order to avoid them we must tune into our diets, load up on Vitamin E and C, take Black Cohosh and exercise to release endorphins. Exercise based on stretching such as Pilates or Gyrotonic® would be highly recommended at this time.

These methods performed properly in Pilates or Gyrotonic® equipment strengthen the core, back, increases range of motion, flexibility and most importantly, improves circulation. All women that are perimenopausal, menopausal or postmenopausal should become physically active today in order to free ourselves from HOT FLASH FEVER!