{"id":6228,"date":"2014-08-15T11:45:34","date_gmt":"2014-08-15T15:45:34","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/bodynsoil.com\/blog\/?p=6228"},"modified":"2023-06-07T14:38:49","modified_gmt":"2023-06-07T18:38:49","slug":"the-heat-wave-might-be-over-hot-flashes-remain-on-the-horizon","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bodynsoil.com\/blog\/2014\/08\/the-heat-wave-might-be-over-hot-flashes-remain-on-the-horizon\/","title":{"rendered":"The heat wave might be over, hot flashes remain on the horizon"},"content":{"rendered":"

As I prepare for the night, I felt something I hadn\u2019t experienced for some time; cold<\/strong>. Being perimenopausal typically means my nights will be filled with uncomfortable hot flashes, waking me up multiple times. My restlessness has a negative impact on my husband\u2019s rest; I sleep downstairs, at times, to give him a needed break.<\/p>\n

When I was younger, what seems a mere 5 years ago, I thought married adults, sleeping apart, was a sign emotional separation.<\/p>\n

I hadn\u2019t realized 50 came with added enlightenment about the separate bedrooms; it was out of love and respect actually.<\/strong><\/p>\n

After a bit of a mental debate on how to handle being cold, I got up and found a pair of socks, assuming they’d be crumpled on the floor by morning. Lately, I\u2019ve prepared for sleep by removing as much as I can in an effort to remain cool. Having to put on socks felt good, almost normal.<\/p>\n

In my previous life, I was the cold one, <\/strong><\/p>\n

sleeping fully dressed with copious blanketry..<\/strong>
\n My how life has changed..<\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

For twenty years plus, my sleep requirements were: turn off the fan, shut the window, and stop stealing the covers dear; skills which mastery are always improving.
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The poor chap is dazed and confused at this..<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Now my night song is: why is the fan off, open that damn window, and get that sheet off of me.. Oh and yes I\u2019m (almost in my birthday suit<\/a>, more like this) nude; don\u2019t touch me either I\u2019m too hot.. Not hot in the old fun way either.. ha..<\/span><\/p>\n

The change is almost comical actually.. he\u2019d always wanted me to sleep in the nude, now that I do, he can only be a casual observer.. oh the suffering..<\/p>\n

So what is a girl to do?<\/strong><\/p>\n

How do I approach this, organically, with dignity, so dearest hubby can sleep through the night?<\/strong><\/p>\n

I search Google and asked friends..<\/strong><\/p>\n

First off, I\u2019d like to say that I\u2019m going to attempt this naturally, just as I did with childbirth; like, back in the olden days. <\/em><\/p>\n

Of course, I understand there might be more work involved, along with more inconvenience; big woop right!<\/em><\/p>\n

First stop on the Google train and find the \u201cNorth American Menopause Society,\u201d I am not shocked and enjoyed their take on natural remedies.\u00a0 They mention:<\/p>\n