• Beat the Heat: 9 Strategies for Hot Flushes
    Sep 6 2024
    In this episode of "Unleash The Heat With The O! Coach", Kimberly provides various strategies to help women, particularly those over 40, manage hot flushes, a common menopause-related discomfort. She discusses the role of stress in triggering hot flushes and suggests relaxation techniques such as hypnotherapy, mindfulness-based stress reduction, cognitive behavioural therapy, yoga, and certain breathing techniques. Practical measures such as cooling the bedroom, dressing in breathable layers, drinking cold water regularly, avoiding trigger foods, and using portable fans are also explored. Additionally, the speaker emphasizes seeking professional advice for prescription medications and hormone therapy when needed, and maintains the importance of resilience, emphasizing that the symptoms should eventually pass.
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    1 min
  • Beat the Heat: 9 Strategies for Hot Flushes
    Sep 6 2024
    In the latest episode of "Unleash the Heat with the O! Coach", Kimberly discusses the common issue of hot flushes faced by women, particularly during menopause. Kimberly shares how emotional stress can contribute to this problem while stressing the importance of managing reactions through various relaxation techniques. She offers practical advice on how to mitigate the effects of hot flushes such as adjusting room temperatures, opting for breathable clothing, and having a fan or cold water readily available. Kimberly also highlights the influence of food and drinks on triggering hot flushes and the possibility of resorting to prescription medication. Reminding the audience that hot flushes are temporary, Kimberly promotes a calm and positive mindset in tackling this challenge.
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    4 mins