There it is! I knew I left it some place!
Menopause does come with some cognitive problems. Some of these are related to having less estrogen; some of them are from not getting enough sleep, or lack of restful sleep.
What’s a woman to do? Well, there is hormone replacement therapy, or HRT. This may be risky and should only be decided after talking to your physician. Some supplements may help that contain plant estrogen. Another supplement is the herb Black Cohosh, which may help night sweats. Additionally, Valerian Root may help as a sleep aid, and your doctor may be able to prescribe prescription medications for you.
I have gone to bed with an ice pack under my neck. This does cool me down so I can go to sleep. I used to have a Chillo, but it wore out–it’s about the same as a reusable ice pack.
Regular exercise may help to lessen menopausal symptoms. Just don’t exercise two hours before bed, as you will energize your body, and get hot!
Also, watch out for spicy foods as they may keep you awake at night–think HOT! Alcohol is another issue, as you will wake up in the night after sleeping for a while. And guess what? You will be hot! Soy foods and other sources of food that contain plant estrogens, like flax, should help your symptoms.
Remember, you are still hot, only now it comes in flashes!
Think cool!
Joan
Joan Ellen Gage 