Natural Hot Flash Remedies
To determine the best hot flash remedies let's look at the possible causes of hot flashes.1. The liver is either overworked ie. congested, or weak 2. Stress 3. Glandular weakness, especially the thyroid, and the adrenals 4. Diet
1. The Liver
Our liver has over 500 functions. When the liver is healthy: We feel alert and awakeIt is a warehouse for nutrients, vitamins, minerals and glucoseCleanses and helps eliminate toxins and bacteriaIs a quality control center for digestionProduces and metabolizes estrogenSupports the immune system so we stay healthyA liver that is weak or overworked and congested causes:
Digestion difficultiesSleepiness about 30 minutes to 1 hour after eatingSluggishness in the afternoonHead aches, migrainesConstipation or diarrheaGas, bloatingAwakening at night, often between 1 and 3 AMAllergies
How to check if your liver is congested? After a meal drink a cup of hot water with the juice of 1/2 lemon. If you feel better there's a good chance your liver is either weak or overworking.
Enemies of the liver:AlcoholFried foods, bad fats, trans fatsCold cutsRefined sugar White vinegar CoffeeChocolateTable saltIt's a good idea to do a
liver cleanse
at least once per year, using a gentle detox cleanse. Increase your green foods, eliminate sugar. Some would do well to eliminate gluten. See also
lose weight with detox
and
natural detox remedy.
2. Stress
Many of our ailments are stress-related and hot flashes are no exception. One of your hot flash remedies must be to learn how to better
handle stress or reduce stress.
3. Glandular Weakness
ThyroidAccording to Christiane Northrup's excellent book, "Women's Bodies, Women's Wisdom", About 25% of women develop or have pre-existing thyroid problems by the time they reach menopause. Excess levels of estrogen can lower thyroid function. Symptoms of thyroid problems are: FatigueWeight gainCold hands and feetFeeling cold at nightThinning hair, dry skinConstipationDepressionDifficulty with decision makingIt is simple to have your thyroid TSH levels checked by your Doctor to see if your thyroid is functioning as it should.
Adrenals The hormones secreted by our adrenal glands work to handle stress and recover from stress - the fight or flight response. They also regulate appetite and energy levels, and help the body resist the stress of infections and maintain stable emotions. Those that reach the point of burnout at work have exhausted adrenal glands. If you have lived a highly stressful life you could be entering menopause with your adrenals in a state of exhaustion. Some symptoms are: Inability to face stress, discouragedFatigueIrritabilityAnxietyEmotional instabilityInsomnia or needing too much sleepAllergiesSuggestions for weak adrenals: Rest and stress reduction is essential A healthy diet, eliminate sugar A high quality complex B vitamin is calming as well as extra B5. Vitamin C is a tonic for adrenals, increases energycalming herbs such as chamomileNatural supplements that support the adrenal glandsEssential fatty Acids
4. Diet
Pure and simple is the key.
A wide variety of fresh vegetables and fruitsEat three meals per day, never skip a mealWhole grains such as brown rice, quinoa, barley, spelt, kamut Good quality sources of protein: organic chicken, eggs, fishRaw organic nuts and seedsEnsure your oils are first cold-pressed or good quality extra virgin olive oilSprouts are excellentEnsure stable blood sugar levelsDrink plenty of pure water
AvoidRefined carbohydratesAlcoholSugar and anything containing itProcessed, packaged, fast food
Vitamins and herbs for hot flash remedies:Complex B and B6 to calm B5 for anxietyVitamin CVitamin EBlack Cohash, Gotu Kola, Dong QuaiSage: caution, do not use sage if you suffer from any type of seizure disorder.
By determining the causes of your hot flashes and using these natural remedies for hot flashes you can make the necessary changes you need to. With proper diet and nutritional supplements most of your menopausal symptoms can be minimized or eliminated.
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