Question 1

What is thermal load and how does it affect menopause hot flashes?

Accepted Answer

Thermal load is the amount of internal heat a meal generates. Foods with high thermal load worsen hot flashes and night sweats during menopause. YourSecondSpring scores every meal 0–10 for thermal load.

Question 2

Where can I find pelvic floor physiotherapy in Winnipeg?

Accepted Answer

yourPhysioCorp.com offers EMS pelvic floor strengthening in Winnipeg, Manitoba for both menopausal women and andropausal men.

Question 3

What is NEAT exercise and how does it help menopause?

Accepted Answer

NEAT (Non-Exercise Activity Thermogenesis) refers to all physical activity outside of structured workouts. During menopause, increasing NEAT helps combat metabolic slowdown, insulin resistance, and weight gain without triggering thermal overload.

Question 4

What is the Dietary Inflammatory Index (DII)?

Accepted Answer

The DII is a validated score from -10 (very anti-inflammatory) to +10 (very inflammatory) that measures a meal's net inflammatory impact. YourSecondSpring calculates DII for every meal analyzed.

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