Relief for Hot Flashes

Hot flash symptoms of heat, sweating, and general malaise are caused by hormone drops during menopause.

There are many home remedies and natural treatments that can provide relief for hot flashes.

Obviously the point is to stay cool and you can do this by keeping your bedroom cool and night and by using fans throughout the day.

It is important to wear loose, light clothing layers so you can skim a layer or two off if you start to feel warm and easily put it back on when you feel chilled.

Natural fibers, like cotton, work better than synthetic fabrics. Cotton will let perspiration evaporate, which cools the skin faster and lets you stay comfortable. You might also try to chill your pillows in the refrigerator before going to bed at night.

What many women don’t realize is that there are things that can trigger hot flashes. If you can avoid or minimize these triggers you may get some relief from hot flashes. Hot flash triggers include stress, cigarette smoke, caffeine, spicy foods, tight clothing, heat, and alcohol.

Natural Remedies for Relief of Hot Flashes:

Abdominal Breathing:

To help elevate stress and as a remedy in itself for hot flashes you can use abdominal breathing. This deep breathing exercise should be done morning and evening for fifteen minutes each, and when you can at the start of any hot flash. The rate of breathing should be six to eight breaths per minute.

Daily Exercise:

Regular exercise often provides women hot flash relief. The type of exercise can include walking, swimming, dancing, or bicycling, it really doesn’t matter.

There is some thought that the heat generated during concentrated exercising will help your body temperature be more regulated throughout the rest of the day.

Black Cohosh:

Black Cohosh is the top herbal treatment for menopause symptoms in Europe. This effective hot flash remedy is one of the best herbal choices available. Take 40 mg of Black Cohosh twice a day and within a few weeks you will notice a significant reduction in all menopause symptoms, not just hot flashes.

Red Raspberry Leaves:

Red Raspberry leaves in tea or supplement form is a very popular treatment for hot flashes. This may be due to red raspberry leaves holding high concentrations of several vitamins and minerals, including vitamin E.