How can I cool off my high body temperature? (flashes, cold, yoga)
Please register to participate in our discussions with 2 million other members - it's free and quick! Some forums can only be seen by registered members. After you create your account, you'll be able to customize options and access all our 15,000 new posts/day with fewer ads.
Basically I have trouble sleeping cause I have a high body temperature. I tried cooling off my place, but then I wake up cold later, and I would rather sleep the whole night through if possible. Basically my body is boiling hot a lot of the time cause of emotional anxiety. I can live with it in the day time. In fact, when it's cold out, I don't even need a coat cause of it, compared to other people.
But at night it causes me to have trouble sleeping and was wondering if there is anything I could do to cool off that maybe I am missing?
Most people use sheets, blankets and comforters. You start out with maybe just the sheet and as you cool off through the night you pull up the blankets and comforter, if needed, to keep warm. Wonder of wonders, you don't even need to wake up to do this. You can also try taking a cool shower before going to bed - I won't recommend a fan because you don't want to have to wake up to turn it on or off. But sheets and blankets have worked for most people since....the dawn of time?
Try eating chilled melon soups for lunches, if possible. Watermelon, Honeydews and Cantalope are great. Start drinking more ice water (add lemon or lime slices if you like) throughout the day, and avoid adding any hot spices to your meals...cayenne, paprika, other pepper-types, ginger, etc.
Don't make dinner something prepared for hot consumption. Instead, have a cold soup and salad, or a cold sandwich and salad. Make the sandwiches with fillings like tuna salad, egg salad, etc. Not cold cuts.
And Renee's got some great ideas for after hitting the bedroom.
Avoid alcoholic beverages until you feel comfortable. Alcohol will raise your body temperature.
Lay off coffee, (iced or otherwise-think caffeine content) it does the same as alcohol. Try natural iced teas with honey for sweetening instead.
Good luck to you. I've dealt with this personally, and the methods I described did help me.
Oh, and you might want to skip the ginger and dark rum listed in that second recipe...
Try eating chilled melon soups for lunches, if possible. Watermelon, Honeydews and Cantalope are great. Start drinking more ice water (add lemon or lime slices if you like) throughout the day, and avoid adding any hot spices to your meals...cayenne, paprika, other pepper-types, ginger, etc.
Don't make dinner something prepared for hot consumption. Instead, have a cold soup and salad, or a cold sandwich and salad. Make the sandwiches with fillings like tuna salad, egg salad, etc. Not cold cuts.
And Renee's got some great ideas for after hitting the bedroom.
Avoid alcoholic beverages until you feel comfortable. Alcohol will raise your body temperature.
Lay off coffee, (iced or otherwise-think caffeine content) it does the same as alcohol. Try natural iced teas with honey for sweetening instead.
Good luck to you. I've dealt with this personally, and the methods I described did help me.
Oh, and you might want to skip the ginger and dark rum listed in that second recipe...
Just curious about something you wrote....can someone end up eating food that's TOO cold so the body attempts to warm itself because of the meal? Having lived through menopausal heat flashes one thing I found out that drinking or eating something too cold just kicked up the thermostat and made it worse. I suppose its all in moderation; using food that is cool, not cold.
Basically I have trouble sleeping cause I have a high body temperature. I tried cooling off my place, but then I wake up cold later, and I would rather sleep the whole night through if possible. Basically my body is boiling hot a lot of the time cause of emotional anxiety. I can live with it in the day time. In fact, when it's cold out, I don't even need a coat cause of it, compared to other people.
But at night it causes me to have trouble sleeping and was wondering if there is anything I could do to cool off that maybe I am missing?
Have you discussed this with a doctor already. You certainly should before going to a bunch of strangers on the internet.
If you know for sure that it's anxiety causing you to feel boiling hot, then it's the anxiety you have to address, not the body temperature. You can do things like breathing exercises that can bring your heart rate down, which will bring your temp down. In general, you can try yoga, or you could consider medication if it doesn't respond to more conservative means. Along with suggestions for sleepwear and covers, you could find an exercise to do before bed, or in bed, that will clear your mind and see if it helps you sleep better. Good luck. I know not feeling rested makes everything seem worse.
Please register to post and access all features of our very popular forum. It is free and quick. Over $68,000 in prizes has already been given out to active posters on our forum. Additional giveaways are planned.
Detailed information about all U.S. cities, counties, and zip codes on our site: City-data.com.
Please register to participate in our discussions with 2 million other members - it's free and quick! Some forums can only be seen by registered members. After you create your account, you'll be able to customize options and access all our 15,000 new posts/day with fewer ads.
