Hot Tips

FIRE FIGHTING: Carry "moist wipes" packages with you everywhere.

When a hot tsunami is on the way, break out a moist wipe and rub the insides of your wrists, back of the neck, and forehead with it. Then get out your fan, Fran. Uhmmm, feels so good.

Always carry a fan with you. Our hot, red, FLashion Fan actually sends the message that you are an American Estronaut in action, but if you are not comfortable with that, find another. The utility of a simple hand fan is highly underrated in today's society. Buy one, use it, and offer it to a friend when she looks like she's about to combust.

Remember to breathe just before and during the flash. (see De-Stressing)

Slowly get off caffeine and cigarettes. Both will make your hot flashes worse. Ditto alcohol. Drink a glass of nice red wine, wait 15-20 minutes. See what happens. Depending on the wine, this may occasionally be worth it.

Keep a "Hot Flash" diary. Certain foods will be a trigger for you, while others are not. Find out what they are. But remember, these reactions will not be immediate. Listen to your body talk and record those messages until you see a pattern. Adjust accordingly.

Think carefully before you accept an invitation to an outdoor summer wedding or picnic. They can set you up for some miserable moments. True friends will understand if you take a pass and hide in the air conditioning for a few summers. Now if it happens to be your own daughter's wedding, you might have to attend.

 

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