Hot flashes bring intense heat and discomfort, disrupting your calm. The key? Avoid stress, a common trigger. Staying relaxed can make all the difference.
A leading American menopause specialist shares two simple breathing exercises to relieve hot flashes—or even prevent them entirely.
Breathe slowly and regularly. Place the tip of your tongue against the roof of your mouth, just behind your front teeth. Inhale for 4 seconds, exhale for 4 seconds. After exhaling, pause briefly before your next inhale.
Breathe as usual, but tune in deeply. Notice sensations on the inhale, how the air warms on the exhale, and every feeling that arises. This meditation-like practice works anywhere, unnoticed.
