Thank you for a great question Daisy. YES, you are correct that coffee is known to induce hot flashes and night sweats.
Most research suggests the following in a nutshell:
keep yourself cool. Dress in layers so that you can remove clothing when you feel too warm. Open a window or use a fan or air conditioner to keep air flowing
Watch what you eat and drink. Hot and spicy foods, caffeinated beverages and alcohol can trigger hot flushes. Learn to recognize your personal triggers and avoid them.
Stop smoking. Smoking is linked to increased hot flushes.
How does this actually happen? It is really unknown. It is known that caffeine is a stimulant that raises your heart rate and blood pressure but the real reason for a hot flash is pretty unclear although it starts in the brain.
I hope this helps....staying away from the caffeinated beverages will certainly help! Good luck!
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Thank you for a great question Daisy. YES, you are correct that coffee is known to induce hot flashes and night sweats.
Most research suggests the following in a nutshell:
keep yourself cool. Dress in layers so that you can remove clothing when you feel too warm. Open a window or use a fan or air conditioner to keep air flowing
Watch what you eat and drink. Hot and spicy foods, caffeinated beverages and alcohol can trigger hot flushes. Learn to recognize your personal triggers and avoid them.
Stop smoking. Smoking is linked to increased hot flushes.
How does this actually happen? It is really unknown. It is known that caffeine is a stimulant that raises your heart rate and blood pressure but the real reason for a hot flash is pretty unclear although it starts in the brain.
I hope this helps....staying away from the caffeinated beverages will certainly help! Good luck!
June 13, 2010 - 10:01amThis Comment
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