Regular Exercise

Although the thought of exercising might be revolting to those who have experienced a hot flash at least once, studies have shown that women who exercise regularly experience less hot flashes and report lower severity and duration of individual episodes.

Amount

The goal is to get at least 150 minutes of low to moderate level activity per week, which can be broken up into 30-minute workouts five times a week.

Vitamin E

Training should comprise of aerobic exercises, like biking, dancing, or jogging, with muscle-strength- ening exercises with light weights or resistance bands. Pilates and yoga are also great options.

Useful Tips

Exercising in well-ventilated spaces with open windows, fans, or air-conditioning might make the workouts more pleasant. Going out for a jog or a walk during cool weather is also a good approach.

Precautions

Middle-aged women are advised to stay away from extreme physical activities, like heavy weight lifting or endurance training.