When Hot Flashes Meet Summer Heat: Tips To Help Keep You Cool
By NAPS, North American Precis Syndicate (NAPSI)If you are among the nearly 75 percent of menopausal women who suffer from hot flashes,1 it can be tough to enjoy the sunny weather worrying about a sudden hot flash in summertime. And since hot weather tends to be a common hot flash trigger,2 these sudden feelings of warmth can be exacerbated. But, with just a little planning and preparation you can get on the right track to an enjoyable summer. Here are some tips that can help temper those seasonal hot flashes : Learn your hot flash triggers . Every woman can learn how to help stay cool by paying attention to her own individual triggers. Keeping a journal to record your findings can help identify underlying triggers.2 Layer, layer! Dress in layers so that they can be removed when feeling warm; use a fan or open a window to keep air flowing; decrease the room temperature; or sip a cold drink.3 Say yes to the cool pool and no to the hot tubs . Both hot tubs and saunas can cause your body...