Hot Flash Relief For Women In Menopause and Perime

Martes, Abril 5, 2011

Women Need Natural Relief for Menopause

Dealing with menopause is difficult. At times it seems like you don’t know what your body is going to do next. Seeking relief from the discomfort of menopause can mean anything from simply carrying a Cold Flash cold pack in your purse to seeking doctor prescribed treatments. When you are considering your options, remember that natural is usually the safest way and Cold Flash is the fastest way to relieve your hot flash symptom without the potentially harmful side effects of prescription treatments.

Estrogen is given either alone or with another hormone and has been reported to increase the chance of cancer. There are some mixes that lower the risk of cancer and you should ask your doctor about the potential side effects. Previously, hormone replacement therapy (HRT) was frequently recommended for women experiencing menopausal and premenopausal symptoms. There is new research out that has narrowed that field on who should be recommended for this therapy.

Fortunately, there is a safe and easy option when it comes to hot flashes. Cold Flash offers rapid relief with no unwanted side effects. When you begin feeling a hot flash or hot flush come on, Cold Flash is quick to act. And when you carry Cold Flash with you in your purse or in your car, you will always be prepared for the next hot flash.

Some doctors have recommended clonidine to help some menopausal women with hot flashes. The problems with this approach are that it is yet another pill you have to remember to take twice a day; the costs associated with maintaining yet another prescription; potential harmful drug interaction and the fact that you shouldn’t stop taking it without consulting a doctor. These are disadvantages that simply do not exist when you use Cold Flash. You don’t have an expensive prescription to fill every few weeks; you can apply the Cold Flash cold pack whenever you feel hot flash symptoms and there are no harmful drug interaction risks. That means you have peace of mind and you save money doing it.

For more information on Cold Flash visit the Cold Flash website or contact us via email at contact@Cold-Flash.com or give us a call at (248) 988-0512. Remember, just about every woman going through menopause is experiencing symptoms just like you. You are not alone. Ask your friends and your doctor about non-pharmaceutical options to treat your symptoms.

Lunes, Abril 4, 2011

Menopausal Women: Why are you getting hot flashes? Your diet could have something to do with it

There is no question that menopause causes stress and discomfort in a woman’s life. Menopausal symptoms and side effects are not only strenuous, but they are also unpredictable. Because of the seemingly erratic nature of hot flashes and other premenopausal symptoms, many women feel embarrassed and lost during this time. There are many factors that contribute to the onset of hot flashes, including consumption and dietary lifestyle. When a woman is going through menopause, a time when the probability of having a hot flash is high, it has been discovered that there are certain foods to avoid.

The Culprits

Spicy Foods - Not only will your mouth be on fire, but so will your entire body! Hot peppers, spices, chilis, and other such foods will activate the blood vessels, which increase your chances of experiencing a hot flash.

Alcohol - Your world will spin while you sweat. Though hot flashes aren’t fully understood, experts believe that estrogen plays a large part in the onset of this menopausal symptom. Consuming alcohol increases blood levels of estrogen in the body. After the alcohol is processed, there is a sudden drop in estrogen levels. This drop is believed to be the trigger of those dreaded hot flashes.

Caffeine – Chances are your energy won’t increase when those hot flashes hit you. Caffeinated beverages, such as coffee, tea and soda, can trigger hot flashes within women in menopause because they increase blood pressure and heart rate. Hot beverages are twice as likely to onset a hot flash since they heat the body’s core temperature.

Fatty, Acidic and Sugary Foods – They may taste good at first…until the discomfort of heat invades. Highly acidic foods, such as pickles, citrus, and tomatoes, often trigger hot flashes. Sugar is also highly acidic and works as a stimulant, increasing energy levels - a common onset of hot flashes. Simple carbohydrates, which are converted into sugar in our bodies, have the same effect and should be avoided as well.

The Relief

You can avoid much of the discomfort of hot flashes by making dietary changes and avoiding the types of foods and drinks aforementioned, eating low-acidic vegetables and soy, and drinking lots of water. However, we all know slippage can easily happen and at that point, what are we to do in order to get relief from those horrible hot flashes? If you find yourself in an uncomfortable situation when a hot flash strikes, be sure to have a ColdFlash packet on hand. These convenient-to-store, quick-to-cool-off reusable products provide rapid and temporary relief from the unfortunate symptom of hot flashes that comes with menopause. If you find yourself without your ColdFlash packet, hopefully you will have a bottle of ice water nearby.

Biyernes, Abril 1, 2011

Natural Choices For Women Going Through Menopause

Menopause is an inevitable part of life. If you have entered menopause, the chances are that you are among the 70% of menopausal women who are experiencing symptoms. Hot flashes, anxiety, depression, osteoporosis, dry skin and diminished sex drive are all common symptoms of menopause. Fortunately, there is a natural treatment for just about every symptom. Let’s take a moment to look at just a few of these symptoms and their treatments.

Hot Flashes or hot flushes – This is one of the most common symptoms of menopause. While the direct cause of hot flashes has not yet been determined, we do know that there is something you can do to treat a sudden heat wave. Cold Flash makes a product that is small enough to keep in your purse or jacket pocket and still deliver the cool and refreshing feeling you need right when you need it. Just give it a squeeze and you have instant cooling relief.

Dry Skin – Oddly enough, the same hormone that is responsible for hot flashes or night sweats is responsible for dry skin. Estrogen plays an important role in the production collagen. Collagen is, in large part, responsible for smooth and soft skin. Simply stated, if there is less estrogen, then there is less collagen. If there is less collagen, then a menopausal woman’s skin is going to be drier. So, what can you do about this? You can start by avoiding prolonged exposure to the sun. Be sure to take in the recommended amount of water every day. That is about eight (8) glasses of water every day. Make sure you are getting plenty of vitamins E, A and B. All of these will help you keep your soft, supple skin longer.

Night Sweats – These occur, as the name suggests, at night. They can interrupt your sleep making it difficult to function the next day. Instead of staying awake all night with anxiety over soaking the sheets with sweat or disturbing your partner, keep a Cold Flash cooling pack in you bedside drawer. As soon as you start to feel the onset of night sweats, or a hot flash, just give the Cold Flash a squeeze and apply it to the back of your neck, your cheek, your forehead or anywhere you need relief.

Miyerkules, Marso 30, 2011

Hot Flashes And Menopause

There are a slew of menopausal symptoms. Many of these symptoms would leave the most stable, healthy woman wondering if she is coming apart at the seams. Thankfully, due to the abundance of information available, we no longer have to feel alone and wondering what has gone wrong with us. Chemicals are not the answer. We have learned that that simply taking care of ourselves in a careful and natural way, we can heal ourselves.

Some of the most common, and bothersome symptoms are hot flashes and night sweats. The onset is unmistakable: the sudden flush of your skin; wishing you could strip off every article of clothing touching you; sweating profusely; and to top it off, this is happening while in public. You need relief now! If you were home you could strip and take a cold shower, but these symptoms tend to have a mind of their own. They don't seem to care where you are or what you are doing. For quick relief, there is a product called Cold Flash. You simply squeeze to activate and it provides instant cold relief. You could discreetly place it on the back of your neck, or wherever you need relief. The Cold Flash is small and portable, so you can keep it in your purse or pocket to make sure relief is always within reach.

Some of the ways to avoid hot flashes and night sweats include avoiding trigger foods. These trigger foods include alcohol, spicy foods, animal fats, and caffeine. As a substitute for coffee, try herbal tea. My favorite is lemon or orange flavored. Just as important as what you eat is when you eat it. Try to eat your last meal of the day at least 3 hours before bedtime. The reason for this is digestion produces heat thus increasing the likelihood and intensity of night sweats.

Be sure you drink plenty of water throughout the day (it should your preferred beverage). Begin to make the switch to organic foods. We don't need the added hormones from dairy and meat. Include at least 8 servings of fruits and vegetables every day. Try to eat these fresh with as little processing as possible. There is nothing like fresh picked strawberries, tomatoes, or apples. Make sure you visit your local Famer's Market, it's the next closest thing to growing in your own yard and the variety is usually eye-opening.

You should exercise regularly. It’s best to get this done first thing in the morning, but after a little breakfast. Let's not forget our supplements, ladies. Make sure to include the omega oils, black cohosh and vitamin E.

Always keep in mind that menopause is not a disease. It’s a normal physiological process that women have experienced since the beginning of time.

Martes, Marso 29, 2011

Hot Flash Relief For Women In Menopause and Perimenopause

Most, but not all, women in menopause are likely to experience many symptoms associated with menopause. However, there is a “premenopause”. This transition into menopause is actually called perimenopause. Unfortunately, perimenopause does not receive the same attention as menopause, but it carries with it many of the same symptoms.

The duration of perimenopause varies from woman to woman, but many women share the same symptoms. These symptoms include, but are not limited to: hot flashes; hot flushes; irregular periods; a more intense feeling of irritability during the premenstrual period; mood swings; fatigue; vaginal dryness and discomfort during sex, decrease in sex drive; urinary leakage or urgency and other symptoms typically associated with menopause. The good news is that there is something you can do about your symptoms. Some symptoms require you to see a doctor immediately and some might only require you to cool off a little. Hot flashes and hot flushes are two of the most common symptoms experienced by women in both perimenopause and menopause, you can treat them yourself.

Hot flashes are characterized by a feeling of mild to intense heat and sometimes sweating. You might just be sitting watching television or walking down a hall when you begin to feel nearly overwhelmed by a sensation of heat either in one area of your body or all over.

Hot flushes are very similar to hot flashes with the addition of reddening of your skin. When the blood vessels near the surface of your skin dilate to cool you down your skin takes on a reddish appearance.

Here is a bit of good news: There are some easy treatments for these symptoms that you can do either at home, while you’re on the go or both. Let’s begin by looking at some at-home remedies for hot flashes and hot flushes.

The Submarine – When you are home and you start to feel yourself heating up you can fill the tub with cool water and give yourself a soak. I find that playing some relaxing music is a nice addition to my tub time. If you don’t have a tub, a cool shower works well.

The Wind Tunnel – When you are at home but you don’t have the time to soak in the tub, take a few minutes to rest in front of a floor fan or under a ceiling fan. This works best with a mild hot flash. I don’t recommend tampering with the central heating and cooling because you might end up with a house full of frost bitten kids or a heating/cooling bill that is through the roof.

The Cold Flash – Whether you are at home or at work, the Cold Flash is a compact cooling pack that is activated with just a squeeze. Apply it to the back of your neck, your face or anywhere you need quick cooling relief. It gets better: the Cold Flash is reusable. After each use you can leave it in your refrigerator and keep it to use over and over again.