Health Experts Reveal Certain Dietary Changes to Help Prevent Hot Flashes

(Newswire.net — March 30, 2017) Orlando, FL — The menopausal stage causes a variety of symptoms, and many of which are undesirable. Hot flashes are one of these symptoms that impact many women.

Health experts reveal certain dietary changes to help prevent hot flashes. Hot flashes come in a form of a sensation of increased heat, which often leads to sweating and a flushed face.

According to statistics, over 75% of women in the United States suffer from hot flashes during menopause. It is believed to be the most common symptom of menopause.

It is believed that hormonal fluctuations are linked with the development of these symptoms. It is important to note that the severity as well as the duration of the changes may vary from one woman to another.

There are factors believed to trigger hot flashes, such as tight clothing, smoking, and stress. One of the ways to fight hot flashes is to simply regulate one’s alcohol intake. It is important to remember that alcohol can worsen hot flashes and other symptoms of menopause.

It is similarly important to maintain hydration, and this means drinking six to eight glasses of water per day. Experts also recommend a reduced consumption of spicy foods. During menopause, there is typically a fluctuation in the cooling system of the body. Spicy foods are thought to trigger these fluctuations. Thus, reducing intake of these foods can potentially prevent hot flashes.

According to studies, an increased intake of iron and calcium may help to alleviate hot flashes. Menopausal women may consume broccoli, yogurt, and milk for calcium. They may also eat eggs, fish, and nuts for iron.

Menopausal women may also add soy to their diet as it can potentially reduce the frequency and severity of hot flashes.  Avoiding triggers is also important, and this means menopausal women should avoid drinking tea and coffee. Caffeine has long been thought to trigger many menopausal symptoms.

There are types of tea that are thought to be helpful in preventing hot flashes during menopause, such as green tea. Green tea is widely available at local health or grocery stores.

There are also supplements available that contain green tea. One supplement, for instance, is resveratrol, which is believed to be a powerful antioxidant. Some of the most popular resveratrol supplements do not only contain extracts of green tea, but also of red wine, grape seed, and acai fruit.

Supplements are widely popular nowadays since they are widely thought to contain higher levels of green tea extracts.

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