9 WAYS TO SLEEP WELL and beat night sweats!
1 SEEK OUT SOY
You can counteract the natural drop in oestrogen, which is linked to night sweats, by eating certain foods. ‘Soy is found in tofu, tempeh, edamame beans, miso and soy milk, and contains isoflavone compounds (a type of phytoestrogen) that have oestrogen-like properties,’ says Hope Bastine, psychologist and resident expert for Simba Sleep (simbasleep.com). ‘Researchers analysing 19 studies found soy isoflavone supplements reduced the severity of hot flushes by around 26 per cent, in contrast to a placebo. Although, it is worth noting it doesn’t have immediate results,’ she adds.
TOP TIP: Reduce or eliminate alcohol, caffeine, nicotine and spicy foods if you suffer from hot flushes, as all can make symptoms worse.
2 TRY MACA ROOT
A cruciferous vegetable related to broccoli, cauliflower and kale, maca has been cultivated for thousands of years. Originating from and growing high in the South
