Ask Emily — menopause

QUESTION:

What can I do to prevent hot flashes?

ANSWER:

There are several ways to prevent a hot flash. First, we recommend making changes in your diet and nutrition. Eating a balanced diet of whole fresh foods and supplementing your meals with a high quality nutritional supplement can ensure that you have the building materials needed for the proper function of your hormones and neurotransmitters (both involved in hot flashes). Second, we recommend finding ways to reduce your stress and increase your exercise. Studies have shown both of these lifestyle modifications can reduce hot flashes. Third, we recommend gentle endocrine support. Supporting your endocrine system, the system that controls your hormones, with a natural supplement can also help to reduce hot flashes.

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The Personal Program is a great place to start

The Personal Program promotes natural hormonal balance with nutritional supplements, our exclusive endocrine support formula, dietary and lifestyle guidance, and optional phone consultations with our Nurse–Educators. It is a convenient, at-home version of what we recommend to all our patients at the clinic.

• To learn more about the Program, go to How the Personal Program works.
• To select the Program that’s right for your symptoms, go to Choose the plan that works for you.
• To assess your symptoms, take our on-line Hormonal Health Profile.
• If you’re ready to get started, learn about our risk-free trial.

If you have questions, don’t hesitate to call us toll-free at 1-800-798-7902. We’re here to listen and help.

Last Modified: 08/17/2009