Originally posted by fasteryet
I found an herbal and soy formula by Source Naturals called (what else) "Hot Flash", and it seems to help. I've also been cranking up the soy intake. But you're probably absolutely right about the exercise - now that the weather is good and I can get some decent rides in, I feel better. Or maybe just too tired to care!
A few years ago my ob/gyn cautioned me about taking any type of soy supplement as the 'jury' is still out on exactly how much of the isoflavens in the supplements are actually absorbed; the concern was that we would be taking in more than was needed/possibly safe. The advice (for what it's worth) I received was to stick with tofu, soy milk as well as the actual beans and edamanes.


I know what you mean about feeling better after getting in some decent rides ... even if I can't get a 'decent' ride in, a 20 or 30 minute ride on my bike does wonders for my mental health!