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Weight Loss and Reducing Hot Flashes

A frequent common complaint of menopausal women is the hot flashes that come along with the hormonal changes in their bodies. Not only do these hot flashes cause an intense rush of heat, but also sweating and an increase in heart rate often accompany them.

Recent studies however have found that women who are overweight or obese can reduce the frequency and intensity of hot flashes simply through losing weight. In fact, a mere fifteen pounds of weight loss seemed to have an impact on lessening hot flashes overall. This new information can help women control at least one aspect of menopause, which many women may find comforting.

This stage in the women's life tends to lasts from 3 to 10 years. Women have a choice when faced with the combo menopausal symptoms- either to learn to live with it or make life style changes in order to address the problem. Also with the help of a menopause treatment like Hot Flash Freedom many women have found relief from their hot flashes and other menopausal pains. Order Hot Flash Freedom today and feel the relief from menopausal symptoms.

Hawaiian Chicken Kabobs

Ingredients * 3 tablespoons soy sauce * 3 tablespoons brown sugar * 2 tablespoons sherry * 1 tablespoon sesame oil * 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger * 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder * 8 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into 2 inch pieces * 1 (20 ounce) can pineapple chunks, drained * skewers

• 1. In a shallow glass dish, mix the soy sauce, brown sugar, sherry, sesame oil, ginger, and garlic powder. Stir the chicken pieces and pineapple into the marinade until well coated. Cover, and marinate in the refrigerator at least 2 hours.
• 2. Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
• 3. Lightly oil the grill grate. Thread chicken and pineapple alternately onto skewers. Grill 15 to 20 minutes, turning occasionally, or until chicken juices run clear.



Weight Loss Tips




Tip #1. Drink lots of water




We often confuse thirst with hunger, leading to load our body with unnecessary calories, when what we really need is a glass of cold water. If you prefer, you can add some lemon slices to the jug of water for extra flavor, or to drink tea with fruit flavor but no sugar. It is a simple and healthy trick that will help you a lot in your weight loss efforts.

Tip #2. Think about what you can add to your diet, not what to remove




Set a goal to try and consume the recommended 5-9 servings of fruits and vegetables per day. This will ensure that your body takes the necessary fiber, while fighting hunger. You must also not forget the many benefits of vegetables for your health and disease prevention.
A good way to eat more vegetables is to mix them with the food. For example you can have vegetables in your rice or soups, in chicken as salads or in pasta. This is better than eating them on the side.
Eating more vegetables is a healthy habit that once you get used to it you will not realize that you are doing it.

Tip #3. Eat only when you are hungry




Many times, our desire for food is not due to real hunger, but due to other several psychological factors. Hunger is the message of our organism to tell us that we need fuel, so if the desire for food is not due to hunger, the food will not make us feel better. On the contrary we will feel worse because of the extra unnecessary calories we will consume. It is also a not healthy habit because it does not offer anything and will help you destroy your weight loss efforts.