Menopause, often referred to as “the change of life,” is a biological process that marks the end of a woman’s periods. One of the most common symptoms during menopause is a burning sensation, also known as hot flashes.

“This sudden sensation of intense heat, often accompanied by sweat and rapid heart rate, is often so intense that the woman suffers. For many women, hot flashes can disrupt daily activities and significantly affect their quality of life” points out Evangelos Gikondes Obstetrician – Gynecologist Surgeon M.Sc.Hom and adds:

“Hot flashes (HFs) are a rapid and excessive heat dissipation response, consisting of profuse sweating, peripheral vasodilatation, and feelings of intense, internal heat. They are caused by small increases in core body temperature (Tc) that act within a much reduced thermoneutral zone, i.e. the Tc region between the upper (sweating) and lower (shivering) limits. This is partly, but not entirely, due to the depletion of estrogen during menopause.

Increased central sympathetic activation, mediated through α2-adrenergic receptors, is a factor responsible for the narrowing of the thermoneutral zone. HFs are responsible for some, but not all, of the sleep disturbances during menopause. Recent work questions the role of serotonin in HFs (hot flashes).

Sensation of heat is known to be aggravated by heat. When external temperatures rise, the body must work harder to maintain a constant core temperature. For women who experience hot flashes in menopause, the extra heat can trigger more frequent and severe reactions.

The combined overheating and outside temperature can create a “perfect storm”, making hot flashes perceived as an unbearable ordeal that the woman must endure.

In addition to the physical and mental deterioration of hot flashes, high temperature can bring other challenges for women going through menopause. Hot temperatures can lead to dehydration, which can worsen menopausal symptoms such as fatigue, headaches, and feeling lightheaded and dizzy. In addition, prolonged exposure to heat can disrupt sleep patterns, adding to problems such as insomnia and nocturnal acid reflux and reflux.”

Helpful tips

Keeping your body cool and hydrated is essential to managing the effect of heat on menopausal symptoms.

“Wearing light, breathable clothing, staying in well-ventilated areas, and using fans or air conditioning can relieve discomfort caused by excessive heat. It is also critical for menopausal women to stay hydrated by drinking plenty of water throughout the day.

Also, the gynecologist who is specialized in menopause can play a very important role in the treatment and, ultimately, the escape of these very annoying symptoms, especially on hot summer days” concludes Mr. Gikondes.

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The world’s most charming classic story, the wooden child with a heart of gold and a diamond character, is presented at the “Georgios Pappas” outdoor theater, in Aigio, on Wednesday, July 3, for a single performance at 9:00 p.m.

Geppetto, the good Fairy and Diaris (a playful mouse – narrator), will need your help to teach the little liar Pinocchio the value of truth and true love.

Come with your mom and dad, to the outdoor theater “Georgios Pappas” in Agios, to look for lost treasures, catch colorful balloons, become a little magician, dance and sing as never before in the most interactive show of the year!!

The company “Theatrical Interaction” specializes in interactive performances for children. Its aim is to give children the opportunity for an experiential experience in the theater, through their participation in the story unfolding in front of them, and to feel the pleasant feeling of achievement that contributes to the development of self-confidence.

Text – Direction: Nikos Limnios
Assistant Director – Choreography: Nadia Antoniou
Music Editing: Dimitris Chytos
Production: Theatrical Interaction
Starring: Nadia Antoniou, Konstantinos Plotas, Angelos Bessas.
Duration: 65′ (without intermission).
The show is aimed at ages 2-10.
Ticket price: 10 euros.
Pre-sale: “Synchroni Skepsi” Bookstore (Kleomenus Oikonomou 7, Aigio), “Rezerva Accessories and Cosmetics” Store (Mitropoleos 64, Aigio) and on Viva.gr,

Online Tickets  https://www.more.com/…/pinokio-tzepeto-ena-alithino…/
In the context of the “Cultural Summer 2024” events of the Municipality of Aegialia and the Deputy Mayor of Culture and Sports.

Gone are the days when sunscreen was only intended for a few months of the year. Research and increasing solar radiation make it The use of sunscreen is mandatory for health reasons and far beyond aesthetics. The possibilities are endless in multiple formats.

The importance of formulas

One of the most uncomfortable aspects traditionally linked to the use of sunscreen is the whitish and often sticky tone it leaves on the skin, a factor feared especially by oily skin, which is more prone to acne when the pores are clogged by the product.

This aspect makes fluid and fast-absorbing formulas become the most viral and in-demand, as well as being the favorites of beauty content creators on social media.

Its application is quickly absorbed and generally does not leave a white undertone on the skin, although as with all sunscreens, it is not enough to apply it just once a day but requires reapplication every two hours according to the OCU, regardless of whether the sun shines directly or not.

The different options

Including this product as a must-have in your beauty bag means that the options in the world of makeup are expanding towards products that provide a high level of protection with highly moisturising components or even colour formats known as “colour veils”, which improve the texture and tone of the skin.

A simple way to combine two steps of the same routine, and also a favourite of model Kendall Jenner, who a few days ago uploaded a video to her Instagram of her applying makeup with the brush from It Cosmetics, the best-selling line of this type of product in the United States.

With the name of CC creamIt is a formula with high protection 50, serum effect and golden color that adapts to the skin tone, without covering, in Jenner’s case, the freckles on her nose and reinforcing a natural and silky skin appearance through this modular format – with more quantity, greater coverage.

Enriched with treatments

The serum format, more liquid and enriched with vitamins and nutrients, sneaks into the spectrum of sunscreens as a new formula to be applied before the rest of the beauty treatment such as creams and fluids. Vitamin C and E, antioxidants and hyaluronic acid become the main ingredients.

An enriched cocktail that Valquer Laboratorios also opts for with its invisible protection factor with a lighter texture than the classic ones and with a photoprotective shield from UVB, UVA and HEVL rays, enriched with Laminaria Ochroleuca algae extract.

Between its applicator form, from conventional containers with textures and also with droppers, as proposed by Collistar, applicable with a pipette at the end of the facial care routine, with an ultra-light texture that also melts on makeup if it has been applied in advance.

Types of radiation and blue light

With a market saturated with formulas, understanding the type of sunscreen often involves understanding the type of solar radiation you are facing. Ultraviolet radiation, subdivided into UVA, UVB and UVC, is the radiation that can cause damage to human skin.

UVC is completely absorbed by the atmosphere and does not reach the Earth’s surface, while UVA and UVB can penetrate the skin, causing cellular damage and increasing the risk of skin cancer. Visible radiation is what the eyes perceive as light and infrared is responsible for heat when exposed to the sun.

Blue light, part of the visible light spectrum, has gained attention for its potential harmful effects on skin and eyes. Common emitters of blue light include the sun and electronic devices such as phones, computers and televisions, everyday objects whose screens emit this new type of radiation.

Prolonged exposure to blue light can contribute to premature skin aging, known as photoaging, and is associated with damage to skin cells, which is why more and more sunscreens include blue light protection on their labels.

This is another of the many reasons why daily sun protection is essential, regardless of whether or not you leave the house, since jobs involving prolonged use in front of screens receive this type of radiation directly.