The Real Reason Women Can't Sleep (And What to Do About It)
Sleep is often one of the first things to go during the transition into menopause. These solutions can help you wake up on the right side of the bed.
By Jihan Thompson
Stick It To Those Night Sweats
Hot flashes keeping you up at night? You're not alone—one
study found that 81 percent of women with severe hot flashes also suffered
from symptoms of chronic insomnia. But take heart: There's evidence
that acupuncture may offer relief. According to a small 2014 clinical trial
published in the journal Menopause, when women were treated
with traditional Chinese acupuncture once a week for 12 weeks, they saw
a striking reduction in their hot flashes.
From the September 2014 issue of O, The Oprah Magazine