Meta- was first used in that way in metaphysics and has been extended to a number of other disciplines, giving us such words as metapsychology and metamathematics.. Metadata takes the transcending aspect a step further, applying it to the concept of pure information instead of a discipline. Metadata is a fairly new word (it appeared in the latter half of the 20th century), whereas data can be traced back to the middle of the 17th century. First Known Use of metadata 1983
Some of the most common ones include: 1  Thyroid problems, such as hyperthyroidism, which causes an overabundance of thyroid hormone, can increase the bodyâs metabolism and lead to hot flashes and sweating. 2  Food and drink, including spicy foods, caffeine, and alcohol, can trigger hot flashes.
Hot flashes and night sweats are caused by a complex interaction that involves fluctuating estrogen levels; the hypothalamus (a region of the brain that regulates body temperature); norepinephrine, a key brain chemical, and specialized receptors in the brain; and the body's blood vessels and sweat glands.n addition to hot flashes, many menopausal women experience the symptom's nocturnal accomplice known as night sweats. You wake up in the middle of the night cold and clammy, your heart pounding, and the sheets drenched in sweat.