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The real causes of hot flashes &
night sweats
Hot flashes and night sweats are so common during menopause
that women are led to believe the two go hand-in-hand. But this
assumption is misleading for women approaching menopause —
and downright confusing for women in their 20’s and 30’s who
suffer from hot flashes or night sweats.
Once you understand the real cause of hot flashes you’ll see that
not all hot flashes and night sweats are signs of menopause, nor
are they an inevitable part of being menopausal!
So what’s the real cause of hot flashes and night sweats, and
what can you do — no matter what your age — to get relief?
Hot flashes and your hormones
Hormonal balance is your body’s natural state. But when there
are too many demands on your body, its ability to balance your
hormones is overwhelmed. The resulting hormonal imbalance
gives rise to hot flashes or night sweats.(see female saliva
testing)
Basically, the heat-regulatory area of the brain is “tricked” into
thinking the body needs to dispel heat, causing it to send out
signals for blood vessels to dilate, heart rate to increase, and
sweat glands to open. The result is the unpleasant rush of heat,
perspiration, dizziness, and pounding heart that characterize hot
flashes.
The demands that create hormonal imbalance tend to peak in
perimenopause (the years leading up to menopause), which is
why hot flashes are commonly thought of as a menopause
symptom. But women can experience hormonal imbalance at any
stage in their lives. It’s just your body’s way of asking for help.
Some factors increase your likelihood of experiencing hot
flashes. Women with high levels of anxiety are up to five times as
likely to experience hot flashes and night sweats. Being
overweight contributes to hot flashes as well, and smoking can
double your risk. Certain foods like sugar, caffeine, alcohol and
hot spices trigger hot flashes in some women. We encourage
you to listen to your body and respond.
The risk of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) for hot
flashes
In the past, HRT was the conventional solution to hot flashes
associated with menopause. For years we have recommended
instead that your first choice should be to support your body in a
natural way. This gets at the underlying problem and produces
the best long-term results — without the risks of prescription
drugs commonly used in hormone replacement therapy. Many
women find that with the proper support, their own bodies can
correct the hormonal imbalance that is the real cause of their hot
flashes or night sweats.
Of course, the choice to use HRT is a personal one. We simply
want to improve your health choices and support you in what you
decide is best for you.
Natural relief for hot flashes and night sweats
The good news is that you can solve the underlying causes of
hot flashes, naturally. The basic approach is to increase the
support you give your body. Over time, you should also try to
reduce or manage the demands you experience. You will find
that this approach to hot flash relief will help relieve other
symptoms of hormonal imbalance as well.
A Personalized Program is a great place to start. At
Balanced Body Wellness Centre each person is treated as
a unique individual. Our personalized programs promote
natural hormonal balance with nutritional supplements,
endocrine support formulas, dietary and lifestyle
guidance.
Call 770-425-6068 today to get started!
night sweats
Hot flashes and night sweats are so common during menopause
that women are led to believe the two go hand-in-hand. But this
assumption is misleading for women approaching menopause —
and downright confusing for women in their 20’s and 30’s who
suffer from hot flashes or night sweats.
Once you understand the real cause of hot flashes you’ll see that
not all hot flashes and night sweats are signs of menopause, nor
are they an inevitable part of being menopausal!
So what’s the real cause of hot flashes and night sweats, and
what can you do — no matter what your age — to get relief?
Hot flashes and your hormones
Hormonal balance is your body’s natural state. But when there
are too many demands on your body, its ability to balance your
hormones is overwhelmed. The resulting hormonal imbalance
gives rise to hot flashes or night sweats.(see female saliva
testing)
Basically, the heat-regulatory area of the brain is “tricked” into
thinking the body needs to dispel heat, causing it to send out
signals for blood vessels to dilate, heart rate to increase, and
sweat glands to open. The result is the unpleasant rush of heat,
perspiration, dizziness, and pounding heart that characterize hot
flashes.
The demands that create hormonal imbalance tend to peak in
perimenopause (the years leading up to menopause), which is
why hot flashes are commonly thought of as a menopause
symptom. But women can experience hormonal imbalance at any
stage in their lives. It’s just your body’s way of asking for help.
Some factors increase your likelihood of experiencing hot
flashes. Women with high levels of anxiety are up to five times as
likely to experience hot flashes and night sweats. Being
overweight contributes to hot flashes as well, and smoking can
double your risk. Certain foods like sugar, caffeine, alcohol and
hot spices trigger hot flashes in some women. We encourage
you to listen to your body and respond.
The risk of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) for hot
flashes
In the past, HRT was the conventional solution to hot flashes
associated with menopause. For years we have recommended
instead that your first choice should be to support your body in a
natural way. This gets at the underlying problem and produces
the best long-term results — without the risks of prescription
drugs commonly used in hormone replacement therapy. Many
women find that with the proper support, their own bodies can
correct the hormonal imbalance that is the real cause of their hot
flashes or night sweats.
Of course, the choice to use HRT is a personal one. We simply
want to improve your health choices and support you in what you
decide is best for you.
Natural relief for hot flashes and night sweats
The good news is that you can solve the underlying causes of
hot flashes, naturally. The basic approach is to increase the
support you give your body. Over time, you should also try to
reduce or manage the demands you experience. You will find
that this approach to hot flash relief will help relieve other
symptoms of hormonal imbalance as well.
A Personalized Program is a great place to start. At
Balanced Body Wellness Centre each person is treated as
a unique individual. Our personalized programs promote
natural hormonal balance with nutritional supplements,
endocrine support formulas, dietary and lifestyle
guidance.
Call 770-425-6068 today to get started!
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