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Hot flushes and diet

Sarah - posted on 02/09/2011 ( 3 moms have responded )

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Does anyone have trigger foods that set off the hot flushes? I have done something I swore I would never do and have switched to decaf coffee. I do feel better for it, as I also had heart palpitations, and these too have stopped. I also suffer from night sweats if I've had a glass or two of wine during the evening. I've cut that down to just the weekend. Maybe the menopause is nature's way of getting us to be more healthy!

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Sarah - posted on 03/02/2011

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Hi Bonnie. I have seen my Chinese doctor who has advised a herbal supplement, which works really well for me. I don't get hot flushes any more, but do have night sweats when I drink alcohol. I don't want HRT, as I'm not a great believer in Western Medicine, and rarely see my Doctor, and due to other issues, I don't have a lot of faith in them.

Ronnell - posted on 02/20/2011

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Bonnie have you had thinning hair from taking the HRT? I just wanted to know.I'm still in perimenopause.Also,do you know anything about fibroid tumors do they make your stomach large? Thanks in advance :).

Bonnie - posted on 02/19/2011

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Hi Sarah. I'm not sure what sets off our hot flashes, but there are foods, etc. that are supposed to help. One thing is soy and soy based food products. I have been taking Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) for 3 months now and I can honestly say that my hot flashes are almost completely gone. Talk to your Dr. and see what he or she can suggest to help you. Good luck.

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