How does Meditation Help with HOT FLASHES?

Hormonal Imbalances | Gut Health | Menopause | Perimenopause

Stress messes with our hormones. It can raise cortisol levels, DHEA and testosterone and can lower thyroid hormone, estrogen, progesterone, human growth hormone and melatonin. Leaving us a hot mess – quite literally if you’re suffering from Hot Flashes and Night Sweats.

So, ladies - what can we do?

There are many different approaches to dealing with hot flashes. And using meditation and deep breathing exercises to reduce stress and learning how to relax can be extremely helpful in reducing the frequency and intensity of hot flashes for some women.

“Paced Respiration” is a breathing method that can be practiced daily to reduce discomfort. It involves training yourself to breathe slowly and deeply — just 6-8 times per minute, versus the average 15 times.

Paced Respiration: Inhale SLOWLY and DEEPLY to the count of 5, then exhale SLOWLY to the count of 5. It can be helpful to practice this for 10-15 minutes per day – twice a day – morning and evening.

When a hot flash hits, start your paced respiration and continue it for 5 minutes. It won’t necessarily reduce the frequency or intensity of hot flashes, but it may reduce your perceived level of discomfort.

Mindfulness training helps you become aware of the present moment, without focusing on the past or future. It creates a space where you don’t focus on past negative events or worry about what might happen in the future. It is used to help reduce feelings of stress and any steps we take to manage our stress helps us keep our hormones in check.

So, the next time you start to feel your temperature rise, your face starts to feel flushed and you know a hot flash is about to take over like you’re just some host to an alien life force, remember to take a deep breath. Having some semblance of control can do wonders for our state of mind.

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