May 30, 2008

What are the things that can trigger hot flash?

Examples of good triggers are anxiety, depression, suppressed anger and panic disorders. Other triggers that really need some attention are hot spicy food, caffeinated substances and alcohol. Alcohol specifically red wine can release epinephrine, which triggers hot flashes. Avoid hot environments or hot baths since they act as a trigger that can naturally dilate your skin blood vessels. Try to keep your thermostat as lower as possible that can be tolerable for you. It is the emotional pressure that brings on many disorders including hot flashes while the natural physical occurrence for menopausal women is the hormonal changes.

Therefore, in order to manage hot flash, it is recommended to identify first these triggers and avoid them as much as possible.

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