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What are hot flashes

A hot flash is the unexpected unpleasant feeling of burning heat. It usually begins in the chest, neck, or face, and spread to other parts of the body.

This can cause a mild or heavy sweating. Some people may experience this at night. That is called night sweat.

Sometimes, the sweating can be so heavy that your sheets would need to be changed. Natural hot flashes treatment remedies can alleviate the problem.

Hot flash is mainly caused by menopause. Sometimes it is caused by other hormonal conditions.

This affects many women. Some of them experience it way before menopause begins. If it happens before menopause begins, it is called perimenopause.

How long do hot flashes and night sweats last

They usually last for about 30 seconds to 5 minutes. They can happen a few times in a year or as often as 20 to 40 times a day.

Hot flashes treatment with natural remedies

How to reduce hot flashes with cold water

Fill your bath tub with 6 inches of cold water and walk back and forth in it for about 3 minutes. Clean your feet and take another 3 minutes walk maybe outside. This remedy calms the body and reduces hot flashes.

Steam bath or hot bath treatment

During menstruation, the body discharges toxins. When menstrual cycles dwindle or halts, the body will find another means to get rid of toxins. It does that through sweats and hot flashes.

A steam bath will cause you to sweat intentionally, and provide outlet for toxins to leave the body. This will reduce the flashes.

You can also sweat in a sauna to reduce flashes. If steam bath or sauna is not convenient, take a 20 minute hot bath a day to achieve the same result.

Progesterone for hot flashes treatment

A study showed that 80 of women who used the hormone progesterone for a year reduced their flashes.

A natural progesterone cream (Pro-Gest) is recommended for good treatment. Apply ¼ to ½ teaspoon 2 times daily, after getting out of bed, and before going to bed. Rub it into any area of your body.

How to prevent hot flashes with bee pollen

Many women have reduced or eliminated hot flashes with Bee pollen. It consists of female and male hormones.

Take the dosage of three 500 mg bee pollen pills a day or the granule equivalent for treatment.

Bee pollen is also good for allergies, anti aging and arthritis. You can get them in health food stores.

How to reduce hot flashes with Red clover

Red clover is rich in estrogen-like compounds. It can reduce the frequency of hot flashes. It does other things such as increasing bone density and reducing the growth of benign breast cysts. Take the required dosage on container.

Homeopathic remedies for hot flashes treatment

Homeopathic remedies can be effective in reducing the frequency, severity, and duration of hot flashes.

Belladonna for hot flashes treatment

Use belladonna for treatment if you experience flashes swiftly, triggering red hot patches in the affected area. Use the required dosage as recommended.

Glonion for hot flashes treatment

Glonion is good for hot flashes triggered by hot sunny weather, that affect the whole body. Follow the instructions on the container for the right dosage.

Teas for hot flashes treatment

Black Cohosh, motherwort, and Sage teas are good remedies for hot flashes.

Black cohosh

The estrogenic substance in black cohosh helps to relieve flashes.

Get some dried root from health food store. Cut ½ to 1 tablespoon of root, and boil in 2 cups of water.

Simmer on low heat for 10 minutes, strain and cool to room temperature, and drink ½ to 1 cup 3 times daily.

If you choose to go for the tablets or tincture, follow the label instructions as required.

Motherwort for flashes and irritability

Put 1 ounce of motherwort leaves in 1 pint of water and boil for 10 minutes.

Strain and drink at normal temperature. Drink ½-1 cup of the tea 3 times a day for treatment.

As a tincture, take 2 droppers once in an hour until the symptoms go. You can take it either straight or with water.

Sage is good for profuse sweating

It works well with women who have hot flushes during the day. Make a sage tea following the directions for motherwort tea.

Vitamins and Supplements

Valerian is good for quiet night’s sleep

It is a safe, non-addictive herbal option for better sleep. Take 300-500 milligrams of valerian extract 1 hour before bed time.

Vitamin E can help control hot flashes

Take 400-1200 IU daily for treatment. Vitamin E(D-alpha tocopherol) is recommended, because it comes from natural source. It can also alleviate vaginal dryness.

Foods for hot flashes treatment

Eat foods that are good source of vitamin E, such as, flaxseed, avocado, and wheat germ.

Use sun flower seeds over salad, and Brazil nuts over grain dish, or just eat them.

You may also eat foods rich in phytoestrogens, such as lentils, chick peas, and any kind of beans.

Soy foods such as tofu, edamame, and miso are also good for reducing flashes.

General recommendations

Cut off the alcoholic intake and smoking. They induce flashes.

A combination of hot caffeinated beverages with soda produce strong triggers for flashes.

You can drink herbal tea, but watch out for the other hot beverages and soda together.

Women who live in colder regions, and want to cut down on estrogen, may choose to do so in colder season. Flashes in summer weather, are rough if you stop it around that time.

Rely on cotton dresses, pillows, sheets for night sweat. They draw away moisture from the body.

Avoid flannel, satin, or cotton/polyester blends which trap wetness around the body.

Use some of these natural home remedies for treatment and enjoy a good night sleep.

Do not take herbs for hot flashes treatment if you are on medication. Consult with your doctor if you have to do so.

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