Hot flushes…exploring causes when eating or stressed.

🌡️Why It’s Happening

Estrogen Drop - When estrogen declines (perimenopause or menopause), the hypothalamus (your body’s internal thermostat) becomes more sensitive and overreacts to small changes in temperature or stress.
Cortisol SpikesStress—even minor—can spike cortisol, which can trigger a hot flush. This is especially common if your adrenals are overworked.
Blood Sugar Spikes - Sugary or refined foods, caffeine, and alcohol can spike your blood sugar, followed by a crash—another trigger for hot flushes.

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Action Plan: What You Can Do

To reduce food-triggered hot flushes:

Always pair carbs with protein or fat (e.g., sweet potato + salmon, or apple + almond butter).
Avoid high-sugar and spicy foods, which are known to trigger flushes.
Try herbal teas like peppermint or chamomile instead of coffee or wine, especially in the evening.

Add flaxseeds (1–2 tbsp daily) – they contain lignans that help balance estrogen.
Try phytoestrogenic foods like chickpeas, lentils, and tofu (organic only).

3.Soothe Your Nervous System

Practice 4-7-8 breathing before and after meals.
Take 300–400 mg of magnesium glycinate at night (calms nerves, helps flush frequency).
Try adaptogens like ashwagandha or rhodiola to support adrenal function (if not on thyroid meds or blood pressure meds—ask if you want safety guidance!).