Control Menopausal Hot Flashes With These 8 Home Remedies

Menopausal hot flashes are an increasingly recurrent symptom in elderly women, as stated in this study carried out by the Plaza de la Revolución University Polyclinic (Cuba). In this stage, your body suffers from stress and overheating.

One of the most common symptoms when reaching the menopausal era are those annoying hot flashes, which tend to increase at night and cause drowsiness.

Although hormonal changes generally lead to many other ailments, these hot flashes are the most bothersome. Luckily they are treatable.

In fact, it is estimated that about 85% of the female population suffers from this condition  during the first and second years of menopause, as the aforementioned study ensures. It is understood then, that a large number of women suffer from this disease.

Although it is not a serious health problem, it is usually quite uncomfortable, since, considering its consequences, it interrupts good sleep and can be exasperating.

Fortunately, over the years, many natural remedies have been discovered that can help control them so they don’t become a problem.

In this space we want to share the 8 best solutions, so you can try the one you consider most convenient.

1. Flax seed oil for menopausal hot flashes

The omega 3 fatty acids in flaxseed oil are very healthy for women who reach this stage. It is because its properties prevent heart disease, reduce inflammation and control many of the symptoms of menopause, as stated in this research carried out by the National Institute of Genomic Medicine of Mexico.

The plant lignans it contains act as a natural estrogen to counteract the decrease that occurs with these changes. Consequently, these properties attenuate this state.

How to use?

• Incorporate the oil into your favorite salads, smoothies or recipes.
• Take one tablespoon on an empty stomach, every day.

2. Evening primrose oil

Evening primrose oil is believed to help fight  menopausal hot flashes. However, the information obtained by the platform of the Ministry of Health of the Murcia region (Spain) does not recommend its use based on the lack of scientific information in this regard.

How to use?

• Add a few drops to a glass of warm water and consume it before going to sleep.
• Use a small amount to rub the skin, focusing on the areas with the most sweating.

3. Red nails

Cloves are believed to be beneficial because they are rich in isoflavones, which are a type of phytoestrogen that reduce constant hot flashes.

However, this study carried out by the Internet Medical Community platform completely denies this.

4. Honey water for menopausal hot flashes

A simple mixture of water with honey is beneficial to reduce the constant hot flashes due to menopause, as affirmed by this research carried out by the German Cancer Association.

It is recommended that you apply a few drops to tint the water and give it a healthy touch. They are also excellent for the body.

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon of honey (25 g).
• 1 glass of water (250 ml).

How to use?

• Add the tablespoon of honey to a glass of hot water.
• Consume it every night, before going to sleep.

5. Apple cider vinegar for menopausal hot flashes

Organic apple cider vinegar contains more than 30 essential nutrients that revitalize and remineralize the body. In addition, they have vitamins A and B, mineral salts and beneficial fatty components.

We say that its properties balance the body’s metabolism and promote hormonal control to mitigate the discomfort of menopause. However, the studies that have been obtained to date in relation to the hormonal effect on the body, have only been tested in rodents.

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons of pure apple cider vinegar (20 ml).
• 1 glass of warm water (250 ml).

How to use?

• Dilute the pure apple cider vinegar in the glass of warm water.
• Consume it half an hour before going to sleep.
• Avoid acquiring refined vinegar, because it does not contain the same properties.

6. Sage

Sage, it is well known, can be found in leaves in herbal stores, or also in sachets in commercial presentations sold in supermarkets.

They are the natural component par excellence for the treatment of the skin, since, as stated in this research carried out by the Center for Research and Development of Medicines of Cuba, it is anti-inflammatory.

This plant reduces hot flashes and relaxes us, according to this study carried out by the Complutense University of Madrid.

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon of sage (10 g).
• 1 cup of water (250 ml).

How to prepare it?

• Add the tablespoon of sage to a cup of boiling water and cover.
• After 10 minutes, filter it with a strainer and consume the drink.

• Repeat the process twice a day.

7. Roman chamomile massage

It is believed that it can be used to control hot flashes by climacteric, using a little Roman chamomile oil in a massage.

However, there is no scientific evidence to support this claim.

Ingredients

• 10 drops of Roman chamomile oil.

How to use it?

• Place the oil in the palms of your hands and immediately rub it on the areas that present the most sweating.
• Use it every night and, if necessary, also during the day.

8. Red clover

The infusion of red clover is an ancient remedy for cholesterol reduction, good blood circulation and the reduction of hot flashes of menopause, as stated in this study conducted by the National Institute of Endocrinology.

Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons of dried red clover (10 g).
• 1 cup of water (250 ml).

How to prepare it?

• Add the red clover to a cup of boiling water.
• Wait for it to rest for 30 minutes, strain it and consume it.
• Drink up to three cups a day.

For best results, following all these points, remember that it is essential to improve your diet and  increase the consumption of calcium, potassium, vitamin D and E.

Also, according to this, try to wear fresh clothes when sleeping, cotton or linen, an excellent combination against menopausal hot flashes.