How to effectively manage menopausal hot flashes?
Disease description:
I have been experiencing frequent hot flashes lately, and sometimes I also sweat — how can I effectively manage menopausal hot flashes?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Yang Ziqi
Menopausal hot flashes are common symptoms experienced by women around the time of menopause. Solutions can be approached from multiple aspects:
1. Adjust diet: Increase intake of estrogen-rich foods such as legumes, soy products, and royal jelly to compensate for insufficient estrogen levels in the body. At the same time, maintain a balanced diet, eat more fresh vegetables and fruits, avoid spicy and irritating foods, and ensure adequate hydration.
2. Improve lifestyle habits: Maintain a regular sleep schedule and avoid staying up late or overexertion. Engage in appropriate aerobic exercises, such as jogging or yoga, which can help alleviate hot flashes. Additionally, maintain an optimistic mindset and avoid emotional fluctuations.
3. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) regulation: Acupuncture or massage of specific acupoints, such as Taixi (KI3) and Taichong (LR3), may nourish yin, clear heat, and relieve liver stagnation. Furthermore, herbal remedies such as Liu Wei Di Huang Wan or Zhi Bai Di Huang Wan can be used under the guidance of a physician.
