Does the following scene sound familiar? It started on a completely normal day. An important meeting is coming up, you are wearing your usual business outfit, but suddenly your body seems to be on fire.
An intense wave of heat floods your face, neck and upper body. Seconds later, you feel beads of sweat forming on your forehead. Your first thought is, of course, “Has the air conditioning broken down?” However, a glance around reveals that only you are affected.
Unfortunately, the menopause and its accompanying symptoms often hit us both unexpectedly and unprepared. They range from hot flushes and sweating to sleep problems and even depressive moods. These are all symptoms that are difficult to categorize and can present us with major challenges.
Hot flushes and co – What happens to your body during the menopause?
With increasing age, the female body goes through a phase of change. The fertile phase of life ends and with it the hormone balance changes drastically. Hormonal changes such as falling oestrogen levels are thought to be responsible for hot flushes and other symptoms during the menopause.
Affected women often experience these symptoms to varying degrees. The onset of the menopause is just as individual, but the first changes usually occur between the ages of 45 and 55.
During the menopause, hot flushes and night sweats are among the most common symptoms. Many women find it particularly stressful that these attacks can occur not only during the day, but also at night. Poor sleep and exhaustion are usually inevitable.
Ayurveda as gentle support for hot flushes during the menopause
The millennia-old Indian healing art of Ayurveda offers you a gentle way of dealing with hormonal changes. Ayurveda views the menopause differently, namely as a new phase of life that can be consciously shaped.
The body can be gently supported in this phase of life through an adapted lifestyle, a targeted diet and Ayurvedic plants.
Which diet is suitable for hot flushes?
Especially during the menopause, you should make sure you eat a balanced diet. Regular mealtimes and freshly prepared meals provide you with all the important nutrients.
Ayurveda particularly recommends cooling and moisturizing foods to calm the inner fire (Pitta). Particularly suitable are
- Fresh fruit such as watermelons, pears or pomegranates,
- leafy vegetables and light vegetables such as zucchinis, cucumbers or fennel,
- alkaline foods such as almonds, linseed and chia seeds and
- warm cereal dishes with spelt or oats.
On the other hand, you should avoid highly heating and acidic foods such as coffee, alcohol, hot spices or fried foods as much as possible. They can exacerbate hot flushes during the menopause.
How can Ayurvedic herbs support you?
Ayurvedic herbs can also help you to balance hormonal changes in a gentle way. Shatavari, ashwagandha and brahmi have proven to be particularly effective.
In the Ayurvedic tradition, shatavari is regarded as the “women’s herb” par excellence. Ashwagandha is used in Ayurveda to help reduce stress and promote restful sleep, while brahmi is used for mental clarity.
Ayurvedic herbal stamp massages, such as those we use at the Ayurveda Resort Mandira, can also have a cooling and balancing effect.
Measures and relaxation for your inner balance
Of course, diet alone is not enough. And tips such as sprinkling cold water on your wrists are only short-term measures to combat hot flushes during the menopause. After all, body, mind and soul form an inseparable unit in Ayurveda. It is therefore all the more important to ensure balance and equilibrium on all these levels.
Therefore, try to avoid unnecessary stress as much as possible! Hot flushes during the menopause can be exacerbated if you are restless inside.
Regular relaxation exercises such as yoga, meditation or breathing exercises (pranayama) will help you to find more balance and calm during the menopause.
Conclusion – enjoy the menopause without hot flushes
The menopause doesn’t have to be a struggle for you. It is a natural phase of life that offers you many new opportunities for development. Ayurveda can gently accompany you on your way into a new phase of life. The best way to do this is with an Ayurveda time-out, where you can fully immerse yourself in the holistic philosophy of Ayurveda.
If you would like to treat yourself to such a break, we invite you to get to know our Ayurveda Resort Mandira in Bad Waltersdorf. Here you will receive tailor-made care that brings body and mind into harmony.
