1. Watch what you eat. If you are having hot flashes and night sweats, avoid spicy foods, caffeine and alcohol. Maintain a balanced diet low in carbohydrates and fat and rich in vegetables (especially legumes), fruits, lean meats, poultry and fish.

2. Avoid getting overheated. Warm weather can trigger hot flashes, so keep a fan in your office or work environment to cool the temperature around you. Dress in layers when the weather is cool so that you can remove them if you experience a hot flash.

3. Get a good night’s sleep. Keep fresh, dry towels near your bed in case you have night sweats – keeping an extra pair of pajamas nearby is a good idea, too. Use your bedroom only for relaxing and sleeping – this means no work or watching television in bed! Avoid exercising less that four hours before bedtime so your heart rate and metabolism will not be elevated. Try to go to bed and get up at the same time every day.

4. Stay fit and active. Try to keep up a routine of light aerobic exercise at least 4 days a week. Strength training a minimum of two days a week is very beneficial, too.