The following information has been gathered from various Internet sites and publications. I have detailed Hot flash Triggers and how to avoid them. I personally tested & tried each suggestion to see how I was affected. Each time I experienced Hot flashes that were horrible! In some instances I may have been due for a “hot flash” however, by the food I ate and drank the “Hot Flash” was more intense and longer.

As you read and then implement these ideas and recommendations into your lifestyle many of you will eliminate hot flashes, others will experience hot flashes to a lesser degree and some of you may experience immediate relief, however what is important to remember is to improve your lifestyle choices concerning your health.

I assure you that no matter what category you find yourself in your hot flashes will not be a life long trial. Most women experience them for 3-4 years. (It just seems like 20 years)

Lifestyle alterations may include:

Exercise regularly:

Walking, running, weight lifting for 20 minutes 3 times a week is all you need.

If you have bone density issues (ostiopenia or osteoporosis), add weight training to your exercise routine. Weights will also help strengthen. Calcium/magnesium may also help.

Exercise will lower your negative cholesterol and raise good cholesterol.

Nutrition:

What you eat and drink affects the length and number of hot flash occurrences:
Sugar and alcohol are the 2 top triggers of hot flashes

	Do’s • Exercise Regularly • Eliminate Alcohol • Stevia - not Sugar • Eat Fruits and Vegetables • Drink lots of water • Menopause Aids • Vicki’s Flash Pops
	Don’ts • Eat Junk Food: • Greasy, Fried and Spicy Foods • No Artificial Sweeteners: Especially   Those with Aspartame • No Carbonated Drinks • No Caffeine • No Nicotine: Stop Smoking
	Other Tips • Drink a Glass of Cold Water at the Onset of a Flash • At Night, Keep Ice Water by your Bed • Use Cotton Sheets and sleepwear: Let your Skin breathe • When Traveling Have a Mini-Portable Hand Fan

Other Change Of Life Symptoms:

Hot flashes are not the only symptoms of “change of life”; they are just the most talked about. The most common symptoms of Peri menopause/Menopause are:

• Dry skin and other skin changes
• Insomnia and other sleep disturbances
• Mood swings
• Depression
• Panic Attacks
• Hair thinning
• Urinary incontinence
• Decreased or non-existent libido
• Increase in body fat
• Forgetfulness

Get the Mind Set

The world today understands menopause. They used to laugh and smirk, however, today the big M.. Is talked about in all circles. It isn’t so funny when it is you experiencing the “Hot Flash”

You can’t avoid Menopause, so you may as well try to live a well-balanced lifestyle to avoid some distress! Menopause is a natural occurrence it is just different for every women.

My goal is to help women understand menopause by learning the facts about the physical changes we’re experiencing and to manage them through simple modifications in your lifestyle. These minor changes will effect your menopause experience.

Some ideas and tips taken from:
www.power-surge.com
www.mayoclinic.com