Early-Onset Hot Flashes

Does this sound familiar? It’s date night with your significant other. You have a babysitter booked, a reservation made at your favorite restaurant, and you are looking forward to a night out on the town. Then, all of the sudden you feel the heat rising in your body, your face is flushed, and you’ve started sweating. You think it couldn’t possibly be happening to you yet; you aren’t old enough for menopause and hot flashes! But the truth is that some women experience hot flashes a whopping 5-10 years before their last period! Research has shown that the longevity and the severity of your hot flashes may actually be linked to your lifestyle habits and nutritional voids. A healthy lifestyle, along with a treatment plan to help support your hormonal health, may help relieve you of some of the unpleasant symptoms related to menopause. Read more…