If you are one who do not want to
use hoemone replacement therapy.
A natural remedy for hot flashes is what you need if you
are one of the 80% of menopausal
women who suffers from these uncomfortable and embarrassing
moments, and if you do not want to use hormone replacement
therapy.
What Are Hot Flashes?
During a hot flash, the pulse will quicken, the skin goes
red, and sweat can pour off the body as if you just walked
into a sauna fully clothed. You may feel that you are about
to faint or have a heart attack. What is actually happening
is that the blood vessels are enlarged, sending more hot
blood around the body. When the flash has passed, the effect
of the sweating is often to leave you feeling very cold.
Hot flashes can be triggered by certain things in the diet,
including hot spicy food, caffeine and alcohol (especially
red wine). Keep a food diary to see if this is the case
for you. Other triggers include anxiety, stress and anger.
Sometimes a hot flash will come for no apparent reason.
Hot flashes are just one symptom of the menopause.
Others can include depression,
mood swings, feeling undesirable and becoming very sensitive
to criticism. All of these symptoms are a result of the
hormonal changes that occur over several years as the body's
reproductive systems wind down.
Natural Remedies For Hot Flash
There are many herbal remedies on the market. Vitamins
can help too. If you have taken supplements for menstrual
symptoms in the past that were effective for you, try taking
those first. They may work for you again by regulating your
hormones.
Some of the best remedies are listed below. Please note
that if you have any medical condition such as diabetes
or asthma some of these may
not be suitable for you. Check with your doctor, telling
him or her that you are looking for a natural alternative
to HRT. Most doctors will be sympathetic to this.
Sage
Sage is a common herb easily grown in most gardens. Sage
extract or sage tea can be very effective in reducing the
occurrence and severity of hot flashes during the menopause.
Black Cohosh
Known by Native Americans as 'squaw root', black cohosh
is a plant extract that can relieve menstrual
cramps caused by low estrogen production, and
can also be very effective during the menopause. As well
as relieving hot flashes, it has been reported to help with
menopausal depression and listlessness.
Black cohosh is also used to treat rheumatic arthritis,
headaches, high blood pressure and osteoporosis.
Agnus Castus
This extract from the horse chestnut tree increases progesterone
levels in women which helps with menstrual tension and menopausal
symptoms. It is particularly effective for hormone-related
acne and migraine. However, you may have to take it for
some time before you feel the benefit. It is best taken
first thing in the morning.
Combine agnus castus, black cohosh and sage for a complete
natural treatment for menopausal symptoms.
Vitamin E supplements can also help with menopausal
symptoms in some cases.
Consult with your doctor before taking any home remedies,
to check that they are suitable for you. Do not take a natural
remedy for hot flashes if you are also taking HRT.
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