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Control Hot Flashes With Soy Beans
If you’re approaching
menopause, you’ve probably experienced the heat, chills, flushing,
sweating, and heart palpitations associated with hot flashes. These
experiences can not only be terribly uncomfortable, with some
lasting up to thirty minutes, they can severely distracting in your
life.
There are medical
treatments that can help with hot flashes, but most are extreme and
will not be used unless there is a problem. You can always turn the
heater or air conditioner to “really cold”, but other people who
live in your house may not be as willing to make this change. If
you’re under the impression that you just have to live with hot
flashes, then think again. Soy beans have been used for a long time
to help relieve some or all of the symptoms to help control hot
flashes.
Soy has chemicals in it called isoflavones, which are a type of
phytoestrogen (plant oestrogen). These compounds are similar to
oestrogen and act like human oestrogen in your body. Not only have
studies shown that women countries with higher soy content have
fewer hot flashes than women in cultures that eat less soy, many
women who begin getting more soy in their diet report fewer and less
severe hot flashes. While soy does have the benefits of acting like
human oestrogen, its effects are fairly weak. Many women with mild
to moderate hot flashes report decreases in their symptoms, but
women with more severe symptoms will probably not experience much
relief.
Soy can be found in many different forms. Not only can you get it in
supplement, there’s also various types of soy food products. As with
any supplement, you should only take soy isoflavone supplements if
it is impossible for you to get enough soy (or other isoflavone
sources) in your diet. While taking a pill is probably easier, food
is the natural way to absorb chemicals and it’s generally more
effective. When it comes to specific soy foods, avoid soy milk. It
doesn’t contain as many isoflavones as other types of soy and
probably won’t be effective.
As with any supplement or dietary changes, there are concerns
associated with soy. One is that because it acts as an oestrogen in
the body, it could result in an increased chance of breast cancer.
This is why it’s important to have regular mammograms and self
exams, you may already be doing this. You should also monitor your
soy intake. More than 50 grams per day may increase the associated
problems. Consult your doctor before making major dietary changes;
they can help you figure out if soy is right for you.
While you can’t avoid going through menopause, there are
breakthroughs that can alleviate some of the symptoms. If you have
problems with hot flashes and night sweats, eat right, get exercise,
and add some soy to your diet.
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