Lifestyle changes at menopause

Lifestyle changes seem to be as important as some medications and alternative therapies for the control of menopausal symptoms. Factors that trigger hot flushes like alcohol, spicy food and hot drinks should be avoided. Regular exercise can also reduce hot flushes and has other benefits in improving quality of life. It can help women normalize weight and also prevent postmenopausal bone loss. Both acupuncture and use of trained relaxation techniques on daily basis showed significant benefit for hot flushes control.