If you are inwardly, silently cringing at another day of warm sunny weather because you are having hot flashes day and night, you are not alone. Here is my tip list to keep your cool and still look great.
1. Sandals
Keep your feet exposed to the open air to keep cool. Can’t wear sandals for work because of some health issue? Try wearing open toe or peek-a-boo toe shoes and absolutely no hose or socks.
2. Sleeveless Tops, Blouses or Dresses
You may think your arms are not what they once were but really, no one would be looking at your arms if sweat is pouring down your face if you wear sleeves.*
Seek out tops and short and pants for casual wear that wick away the moisture so you can stay dry.
4. Portable Fans
Do not overlook the chance to quickly cool down with a small quiet fan strategically placed on your desk, in your bathroom or on your nightstand.
5. Underwear
Wicking bras and panties are in investment in coolness.
6. Iced Beverages
They can cool you down and you can use the ice cubes down your bra, or your pants.
7. Hats
Hats are very fashionable. Wear a big brim hat while outside. It will shade your face and shoulders while you end up looking very cool.
8. Scarves
This year scarves have been a great fashion accessory. Put them away for the summer.
9. Hair
If you have shoulder length hair, put it up into some fun styles. If you have short hair, shorten up the back or go for an asymmetrical look for the summer.
10. Sleepwear
Invest in wicking sleepwear for a cooler tomorrow. If you are sleep deprived because it is just too hot to sleep, summer can drag on for what will seem like forever.
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Nisreen- Losing weight will help in terms of overall health and making it easier to get out and about and do things, but the intensity of hot flashes is hormonal. This page takes you to several articles on menopause treatments that may help. Good luck!
July 4, 2010 - 9:21amThis Comment
Thanks Pat,
July 3, 2010 - 10:12pmDoes losing weight help ?
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Yikes that is hot. Haralee.Com has great wicking shirts that can help!
June 25, 2010 - 8:16pmThis Comment
Thanks, Haralee. I'm not having hot flashes, but I do live in Phoenix where it was 113 earlier this week. Any suggestions for me? :-)
June 25, 2010 - 4:44pmThis Comment