Hot Flashes & Night Sweats Aren’t a Hormone Problem

Learn how to support your health before, during, and after menopause. Discover what causes common menopause symptoms like hot flashes and night sweats, how to prevent muscle loss after menopause, and what you can do to support healthy aging and feel your best through menopause.

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0:00 What causes hot flashes and night sweats?

0:30 Hot flashes and hormones

2:10 Natural menopause relief

3:00 Night sweats

5:33 Menopause and muscle loss

7:30 Estrogen decline and sarcopenia

9:00 Strength training after menopause

10:33 Sarcopenia

12:14 Protein for muscle growth after menopause

13:20 Should you do intermittent fasting during menopause?

15:10 Creatine for women

16:15 What causes menopause symptoms?

23:18 Estrogen and menopause

30:06 How to reduce menopause symptoms naturally

36:26 Visceral fat, subcutaneous fat, and muscle loss

41:05 How to tone inner thighs and build muscle

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If hot flashes and night sweats are just a typical part of menopause, why do some women experience them even before menopause begins? Even women taking estrogen can still experience hot flashes.

Hot flashes are not directly correlated with high or low estrogen levels. Instead, they’re related to how quickly hormone levels drop. Genistein, an extract from soy, has shown benefits for hot flashes at doses of 54 mg twice daily. Taking 400 mg of magnesium glycinate daily may also help support brain health during menopause.

Night sweats and hot flashes are not the same. Night sweats can last up to 60 minutes and often occur between 3 and 4 a.m. They may be more closely related to blood sugar, so supporting healthy blood sugar levels can help reduce night sweats.

Muscle loss after menopause is another common concern. The amino acid leucine is important for muscle growth, but getting sufficient protein is just as essential for maintaining muscle mass.

Dr. Eric Berg, DC, Bio:

Dr. Berg, DC, age 61, is a chiropractor who specializes in Healthy Ketosis & Intermittent Fasting. He is the author of the best-selling book, The Healthy Keto Plan, and is the Director of Dr. Berg Nutritionals. He no longer practices but focuses on health education through social media.

Disclaimer:

Dr. Eric Berg, DC, received his Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Palmer College of Chiropractic in 1988. His use of “doctor” or “Dr.” in relation to himself solely refers to that degree. Dr. Berg is a licensed chiropractor in Virginia, California, and Louisiana, but he no longer practices chiropractic in any state and does not see patients so he can focus on educating people as a full-time activity, yet he maintains an active license. This video is for general informational purposes only. It should not be used to self-diagnose, and it is not a substitute for a medical exam, cure, treatment, diagnosis, prescription, or recommendation. It does not create a doctor-patient relationship between Dr. Berg and you. You should not make any change in your health regimen or diet before first consulting a physician and obtaining a medical exam, diagnosis, and recommendation. Always seek the advice of a physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.

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