Can’t Sleep? Try These New Products To Keep You Cool & Comfy

Because it’s Menopause Awareness Month, I’ve been receiving a lot of emails about products aimed at helping women ease, or at least cope with, the most disruptive symptoms of menopause – hot flashes, night sweats and insomnia. I haven’t tried them myself, but you might find them helpful.  Here are a few to consider:

From Nature’s Inventory- an organic line of therapeutic-grade essential wellness oils to aid the body in its own healing.  They recommend two in particular for women who are having trouble sleeping:  Sleep Aid, with jasmine and lavender, and Night Time Leg Calm, for those who suffer from restless leg syndrome.

Chill Towels are for women who are experiencing night sweats and hot flashes. They’re made of 100% all natural cotton and are individually packed. When you’re ready to use one, you shake the towel to activate a formula that makes it 20 degrees colder than your body temperature. They can stay cool for two hours – give or take.

If you’re experiencing hot – then cold- flashes that are keeping you and your partner awake, try the dual zone version of The ChiliPad. It regulates the temperature of your bed by using circulating water to keep the bed surface a constant temperature (from 46 to 118 degrees Fahrenheit), which you can adjust using a wireless remote. It’s available in all mattress sizes.

Two companies have developed moisture-wicking pajamas and lounge wear for menopausal women who are experiencing the dreaded-duo – hot flashes and night sweats. Cool Sets uses fabric that wicks away moisture and helps to “thermo-regulate” your body temperature. They describe their line as “fun, flirty and functional.”   Cool Jams also makes light-weight, wicking nightgowns made of fabric that dries twice as fast as cotton or a poly-cotton blend. The company’s founder, Anita, keeps a blog on health and life issues for women called Cool News for Women.

I hope you’ll share your opinions about these products if you’ve tried them.