As we wind down Hot Flash Month, I was excited to discover a fun website/blog: http://hotflashwines.com/blog/. Just like me, you are probably wondering what the heck this site might offer? Well, it’s just as billed—wine for hot flashes, along with other menopausal moods. Below is how the group of women behind the site describe what […]
What is a Hot Flash?
Well, Hello! Today’s post is literally about hot flashes because I’ve had a number of people ask me in the past week exactly what is a “hot flash” and how do they know if they are having one. It became clear that I needed to step back to the beginning because there are probably many […]
Can Hypnosis Help Hot Flashes?
Last week we established that I have not yet or may never experience the infamous “hot flash” syndrome that causes millions of women to suffer on sometimes a daily basis. But, in the name of preparation for what might hit me in the future—I decided to do a little research and see what treatments are […]
Can Mother Nature Cure Your Hot Flashes?
I was blow drying my hair when my first hot flash hit. My heart rate accelerated and I could see the red-skin flush moving slowly up my neck. Little beads of sweat broke out on my chest, back and brow. However, in the weeks that followed night sweats visited my body more frequently than the […]
Scrambled Tofu {Vegan}
I’m not gonna lie, when I first saw my college roommate make scrambled tofu, I thought she had lost it. She was just a vegan hippy in my book and I couldn’t think of any reason why eating real eggs was so bad. And honestly, eating eggs ISN’T bad, but when you have hot flashes […]
Can Eating Soy Foods Hurt Your Thyroid?
I’ll be the first to admit, here’s where it gets a little mucky. This is why God invented dietitians– to help you sift through it all. So I hope after reading my blog post on how to reduce hot flashes, you’re contemplating eating more soy foods BUT maybe you’ve HEARD that soy can suppress thyroid […]
Triple Berry Tofu Smoothie
When your hot, is there any better food than a smoothie? It’s fruity, cool, filling, and it’s healthy, packed full of vitamins and fiber. It’s a great way to get more fruit and vegetables in your diet. And it offers the perfect venue for adding protein powder or tofu. Smoothies are a great solution […]
Got Hot Flashes?
Does eating soy help with hot flashes? As with all research the evidence is mixed. Some studies say “yes” and some say “no.” But MOST of the studies show that soy DOES help. In fact, replacing animal protein with soy protein is just plain better for you. But remember there is no one magic food […]
