11 Natural Remedies for Hot Flashes

A bottle of flaxseed oil. Black cohosh, vitamin C, and flaxseed oil are one of many natural Remedies for hot flashes.

There are many symptoms of menopause and perimenopause. Different women experience different mixes of symptoms, depending mostly on hormonal makeup and lifestyle. Eighty-five percent of women report experiencing hot flashes them within the first year or two of menopause.

Up to half of women continue to have them regularly for years following the onset of menopause.

11 Remedies for Hot Flashes

Below are some helpful natural remedies for balancing the body and mind during "the change."

1. Black Cohosh

Black Cohosh is a plant used widely in Europe for treating menopause and hot flashes. Black Cohosh may be just as effective as pharmaceutical estrogen in providing hot flash relief. It may even be effective at preventing excessive sweating[1].

2. Flaxseed Oil

Fatty acids, such as those found in flaxseed oil, have been thought to be effective in reducing menopausal symptoms. Flax contains plant lignans which are similar to estrogen, thus promoting normal estrogen levels.

3. Evening Primrose Oil

A general tonic for women's reproductive health, evening primrose has a cooling effect on the skin and regulates the production of estrogen. It can act as a sleep aid due to its high gamma-linolenic acid count and increased prostaglandin production.

4. Chickweed Tincture

Daily servings of this herb have been reported to lower both the number and severity of hot flashes.

5. Red Clover

A plant containing high amounts of phyto-estrogens known as isoflavones has been shown to help reduce the intensity and frequency of hot flashes.

6. Homeopathic Remedies

Homeopathic treatment options include Ferrum phosphoricum (good for reducing redness), Belladonna (an excellent herb for sporadic, rapid hot flashes), Sanguinarina (counteracts hot flashes on the face, neck and ears) and Kali Phosphoricum.

7. Other Western Herbs

Several other similar-acting plants that support women in menopause include sarsaparilla, spearmint, licorice root, damiana, chasteberry, wild yams, motherwort, and red raspberry leaf.

Sages Helps Hot Flashes

8. Sage

Try drinking a few cups of organic sage tea daily. Sage tea can be found at your local grocery store or online. Besides providing hot flash relief, sage helps with digestion, infant diarrhea and headaches.

9. Vitamin C

Some women have found that bioflavanoids found in Vitamin C can help reduce the frequency of hot flashes. In order to get hot flash relief, I would recommend eating more foods with Vitamin C.

10. Vitamin E

Antioxidants in Vitamin E play a significant role in reducing the symptoms of hot flashes [2]. In order to get hot flash relief, take the recommended serving of a Vitamin E supplement or eat more foods with Vitamin E.

11. Natural Progesterone Cream

Most women are actually estrogen dominant due to the amount of soy in foods. In most cases of menopause, doctors actually prescribe more estrogen. Progesterone cream can help balance menopausal hormone levels and to reduce hot flashes. If you aren't sure what you need, get your hormone levels tested by your natural healthcare provider.

Other Tips For Relieving Hot Flashes

Besides from the list of natural remedies above, you can also practice these natural lifestyle tips to help get relief from hot flashes.

Avoid Synthetic Bedding and Clothing

Synthetic bedding and clothing can contribute to overheating the body, especially while sleeping. Unlike natural cotton and linen, synthetic fibers cause us to perspire more often at night, a time when women most-often experience overheating. If you wear tight-fitting clothing made from synthetic fibers, such as turtlenecks, this can also aggravate hot flashes.

Stay Cool

Avoid long periods in direct sunlight. Reduce the use of hot tubs, saunas, and even hot showers. Drink cool water with cucumber and stay in well-ventilated, cool areas of your home. Small room fans can help provide temporary relief for hot flashes.

Stop Smoking

Smoking has been linked to increased occurrence of hot flashes in menopausal women.

Take Time to Unwind

Many women report an increase occurrence of hot flashes during times of stress. Make sure to make time for yoga, breathing exercises, visualization, massage, acupuncture, chiropractic, biofeedback techniques, meditation or other forms of stress relief during the day. This will help ease heat in your body and mind.

Spicy Foods Cause Hot Flashes

Avoid Trigger Substances

Alcohol, fried foods, spicy foods, caffeine, diet pills, and very hot (temperature-wise) foods can create increased acid and heat in the body. It is best to avoid these substances, especially foods that cause acid reflux.

Exercise Regularly

Engaging in daily exercise keeps you in shape and feeling young and healthy. Without a healthy body, it is harder to balance the necessary hormones to prevent hot flashes. Try going for more walks throughout the day. Simple cardio exercise is one of the easiest things you can do to improve your health. Weight training is also helpful.

Cleanse Your Body

By cleansing your body on a regular basis you can help balance your organs and hormone levels. I recommend performing a colon cleanse and liver detox at least 1 to 2 times yearly. These cleanses will help promote optimal health.

References (2)
  1. Office of Dietary Supplements. Black Cohosh Fact Sheet. National Institutes of Health. 2008 November 21.
  2. Horstman AM, Dillon EL, Urban RJ, Sheffield-Moore M. The role of androgens and estrogens on healthy aging and longevity. J Gerontol A Biol Sci Med Sci. 2012 Nov;67(11):1140-52. doi: 10.1093/gerona/gls068. Epub 2012 Mar 26. Review.

†Results may vary. Information and statements made are for education purposes and are not intended to replace the advice of your doctor. If you have a severe medical condition or health concern, see your physician.

Dr. Edward Group, DC
FOUNDER | HEALER | ADVOCATE

Dr. Group, DC is a healer and alternative health advocate, and an industry leader and innovator in the field of natural health who is dedicated to helping others. He is a registered doctor of chiropractic (DC), a naturopathic practitioner (NP), and proud alum of Harvard Business School and MIT Sloan School of Management. Dr. Group, DC is the founder of Global Healing – a mission and vision he has shared through best-selling books and frequent media appearances. He aims to spread his message of positivity, hope, and wellness throughout the world.

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