Many women we see at BodylogicMD of Sacramento have hot flashes as a chief complaint. A lot of these women are still having periods, although often not in a regular way. These hot flashes are annoying during the day but sometimes debilitating at night. Women often wake up in a puddle of
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April 12, 2011
How to control and prevent hot flashes during menopause
Many different things can trigger a hot flash. Emotional triggers, such as embarrassment, are among the most common. Other hormonal issues can also be triggers for hot flashes. For example, if you take too much thyroid hormone for hypothyroidism, you may have a hot flash. Elevated cortisol levels due to stress can also lead to hot flashes. Other potential triggers include fluctuating blood sugar levels, any kind of adrenaline surge, alcohol and foods that contain MSG.
April 5, 2011
What is a hot flash and what causes them?
Hot flashes are easily among the best-known symptoms of menopause, but do you really know what they are? What’s happening, and what can you do about them? Do all women experience them the same way, or do different women have different hot flashes?
Rachael Ray follows in the footsteps of celebrity health advocates such as Suzanne Somers, Oprah Winfrey and Linda Evans, spreading the word about menopause and menopause symptoms in her special Human Lab report, “Hot Flashes.”
February 9, 2010
Rachael Ray Tackles Menopause
Today Rachel Rachael Ray talks about what women can do to prevent menopause symptoms such as hot flashes, night sweats, menopause weight gain, adrenal fatigue and mood swings.