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Paced breathing is one of 11 strategies to reduce hot flashes described in Hot Flashes 21 Non-Hormonal Strategies to Put Out the Fire. Ten cooling strategies that make hot flashes more bearable are also discussed. Available at Amazon and local bookstores.

Detroit, MI (PRWEB) February 16, 2007 -- Many women can’t or won’t take hormones (estrogen alone or with progesterone) to control hot flashes and other symptoms of menopause. The result: sweaty days and sweaty nights.

Fortunately there are strategies that can reduce the frequency, duration and severity of hot flashes says Julie Calligaro, who is the author of a new book, Hot Flashes 21 Non-Hormonal Strategies to Put Out the Fire.

One strategy that can reduce hot flashes by as much as 50% is paced breathing. Here’s how to pace your breathing.

Take slow, deep, full breaths – gently expanding (inhaling) and contracting (exhaling) your abdomen at the rate of 6 to 8 breaths per minute rather than the average 15-16 breaths per minute.

Inhale slowly and deeply through your nose for five seconds and then exhale slowly for five seconds. Focus on the air going in and out.
When you inhale, breathe into the bottom part of your lungs (your upper lungs and chest will fill up automatically). Your abdomen should expand as you breathe in and contract as you breathe out.

Inhale and exhale while keeping your rib cage still. Place your hands on your abdomen and feel it expand and contract.

Allow your lungs to fill completely right down to your abdomen.
Practice every morning and evening for 15 minutes.

When you feel a hot flash coming on, start paced breathing and continue until it passes.

Paced breathing is one of 11 strategies to reduce hot flashes described in Hot Flashes 21 Non-Hormonal Strategies to Put Out the Fire. Ten cooling strategies that make hot flashes more bearable are also discussed. Available at Amazon.com and local bookstores.

Contact:
Julie Calligaro
Women’s Source Books
734 283 2727

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