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5. Focus on Your Sleep
Night sweats and hot flashes can make it difficult to get some decent shut-eye when you’re at home, so a strange bed and different sleeping environment can pose quite a challenge. Stack the deck in your favor by preparing for the worst while you set the stage for better slumber.
If you have a favorite pair of pajamas or nightgown, pack at least two extra changes of that. You want to be as comfortable as possible, and if you wind up sweating through your clothes in the middle of the night, you can simply change them. Couple your comfy sleepwear with a light (but opaque) sleep mask and a bit of lavender essential oil to rub on your temples right before you hit the hay.
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