Hot Flashes

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HOT FLASHES

Did someone just turn up the heat to a toasty 500*F, or are you having a hot flash?

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Keep Cool

Heat itself can trigger hot flashes.

Avoid dramatic temperature swings

Some women find that it changes.

Dress for success

In sweater weather, wear a T-shirt underneath a long-sleeved shirt underneath a sweater, so you can peel down to the T-shirt if you have a hot flash and pile it all back on when you cool off. Cotton and other natural fibers and athletic-wear fibers like polypropylene are best, because they help release heat and moisture instead of keeping it against your skin.

Skip the spices

Hot tamels or curried chicken may taste great, but they tend to trigger hot flashes. They probably set off the tempreature regulation mechanism that's at the genesis of a hot flash.

Cut caffeine

Caffeine is a stimulant and can trigger hot flashes by raising your blood pressure and heart rate. You probably don't need to completely cut out caffeine, but try to go easy on coffee, tea and soft drinks containing caffeine.

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