“Red Hot” Ways To Warm Up ToLife’s Changes (NAPSA)—Menopause affects nearly 40 million women in the United States and, while it is a natural time of physical and emotional change, it can also be a time of confusion and worry. The Red Hot Mamas, America’s leading menopause education pro- gram, is encouraging women to warm Five “Red Hot”Tips: 1. Exercise regularly to not only maintain weight, but also decrease the severity of hot flashes. 2.Avoid caffeine and alcohol, especially around bedtime. Both can increase the frequencyof hot flashes and night sweats )} up to menopause by understanding what menopause is and how it can affect the body. yh. Hot flashes and night sweats may be Giblin ——— the most common symptoms of menopause. However, perimenopausal and menopausal women can also experience symptoms such as mood swings and trouble sleeping. In fact, a recently published survey (n = 485) by the Red Hot Mamasfoundthat 90 percent of menopausal women questioned noticed a change in their quality of sleep or sleep patterns. Karen Giblin, founder of the and can causesleepproblems. 3. Try keeping a to-do list to keep you organized and on track of your daily tasks. Exercise your mind through word-association games, such as crossword should keep a positive attitude as they experience the menopausal process. By proactively dealing with it and discussing concerns with their physicians, women can take charge of their menopause before it takes charge of them.” Red Hot Mamas, says, “Women puzzles, to improve your memory. 4. Establish healthy sleep habits, including getting seven to eighthours of sleep each night. 5. If you are experiencing sleep problems, talk to your doctor about a solution that's right for you. Options include: Lifestyle/behavioral changes Sleep hygiene Prescription/OTCsleepaids @ For more information on how you can warm up to menopause, visit www.redhotmamas.org. ween nen ee ee eee eee BET ee eee eee eee Note to Editors: The “Sleepless in Menopause City” survey was supported by an unrestricted educational grant from Sepracor Inc. This matte release is being issued by Rx Mosaic Health, on behalf of Sepracor Inc. Karen Giblin’s comments are made possible by Sepracor Inc.
