The Hot Flashes BlogThe Hot Flashes Blog is our mini journal with updated information about the signs and symptoms of menopause and the dreaded Hot Flashes.
Contribute to the Hot Flashes Blog by clicking here! Apr 26, 2012 What is Perimenopause - How long does perimenopause last?Understand the basics about "what is perimenopause?" and how long it last to be able to deal with the menopausal transition and to find the best treatment for your symptoms. Permalink -- click for full blog post "What is Perimenopause - How long does perimenopause last?" Apr 19, 2012 Natural Supplements for Menopause Symptoms ReliefWhich are the most popular natural supplements for menopause? Find information about natural supplements like Amberen, Estrobalance and Remifemin. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Natural Supplements for Menopause Symptoms Relief" Mar 26, 2012 Home Remedies for Hot Flashes - Updated
Check out the updated section "Apple Cider Vinegar for Hot Flashes". Many women use home remedies for hot flashes very effectively. Most herbs can be used to brew some tea, make tinctures or use in aromatherapy. In this artile you can find:
This is the first of two articles about home remedies. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Home Remedies for Hot Flashes - Updated" Feb 26, 2012 Perimenopause Vitamins and Herbs
When the first symptoms of menopause strike, you want to find the best perimenopause vitamins and herbs. Let's talk about what options you have for perimenopause relief. Check out the full post for:
You will also find 5 tips for natural perimenopause support. Perimenopause is a time when you need to start re-evaluating your current lifestyle to get you on the path of continuous good health. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Perimenopause Vitamins and Herbs" Feb 23, 2012 Do You Need a Test for Perimenopause?
When your monthly cycles become irregular you may want to know if you are starting the menopause transition. Time to get a test for perimenopause - right? Yes, there are tests for perimenopause but are they really working and worth the effort? After you read this article you will be able to make a decision about:
You will also understand that there is no clear yes or no answer as a result of the tests. Contrary to pregnancy, you can indeed be just a little bit perimenopausal. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Do You Need a Test for Perimenopause?" Feb 8, 2012 Herbal Remedies for Hot Flashes - Herbs for Hot FlashesUse herbal remedies for hot flashes with confidence and get rid of your symptoms using this information. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Herbal Remedies for Hot Flashes - Herbs for Hot Flashes" Feb 2, 2012 Menopause FAQ - Answers to Your QuestionsFind answers to your menopause questions to understand your symptoms and options.
Some examples:
If you can't find what you are looking for, just send us your question. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Menopause FAQ - Answers to Your Questions" Feb 2, 2012 The Menopause Age - What To Expect When You Go Through the Change
Women have many questions when they go through menopause. The more you know about the menopause transition, the less anxious you will be when a new symptom pops up. At least you will know if it could be related to menopause. You can also with confidence search for treatments because you understand what is going on in your body. Find out about the stages of menopause, how long it will last, and many more topics related to this very important chapter in your life. Jan 28, 2012 Menopause and Mood Swings - Treatments and CausesSuffering from emotional problems in menopause? And mood swings driving your crazy? Find information and treatments to stop irritation and wild mood swings. Understand what causes your symptoms and wh Permalink -- click for full blog post "Menopause and Mood Swings - Treatments and Causes " Jan 28, 2012 Hot Flash Symptoms - What Do Hot Flashes Feel LikeFind the best treatments when you understand your hot flash symptoms. Information and advice about overcoming the challenges and miseries of menopause. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Hot Flash Symptoms - What Do Hot Flashes Feel Like" Jan 26, 2012 Angelica Herb - Chinese Angelica - Dong Quai for Menopause ReliefUse the Angelica herb (Dong Quai or Chinese Angelica) for your hot flashes and other menopause symptoms. Information and resources about dosage, use and side effects. Jan 26, 2012 Estrogen Supplement and Therapy - Risks, Side Effects and OptionsThinking about Estrogen Supplement for your menopause symptoms? Find out which kind of estrogen therapy is best for you, when to use it and also about estrogen side effects and risks. Jan 23, 2012 Sleep and Menopause
Tossing and turning? Can't get any rest? There is a reason for your menopause sleep problems. Find out why menopause is a time when insomnia starts for many women and what you can do about it. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Sleep and Menopause" Jan 19, 2012 Natural Supplements for Menopause - Updated
We have just updated the article with information about two additional supplements. One of these is a time-release Black Cohosh supplement, the other uses the most powerful plant estrogen that hase beeen discovered to date. New discoveries are always made and exciting new developments promise to finally help women with effective and safe natural supplements for menopause. Check it out! Permalink -- click for full blog post "Natural Supplements for Menopause - Updated" Jan 19, 2012 Menopause Vitamins – Menopause Symptoms Relief Not Only From HerbsDid you know that menopause vitamins can help your symptoms? They also relieve stress on your health during the change. Jan 16, 2012 Menopause Sleepwear - How to Stay Cool and Dry
What is a women in menopause to do? Try some menopause sleepwear such as hot flash pajamas or nightgowns. (No worries, menopause sleepwear no longer looks like this!) There are even special sheets to stay cool and dry during the night. Or check out the resources for your very own personal cooling system. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Menopause Sleepwear - How to Stay Cool and Dry" Jan 13, 2012 Effective night sweat treatmentsEffective night sweat treatments to stop excessive sweating and insomnia Permalink -- click for full blog post "Effective night sweat treatments " Jan 10, 2012 Soy and MenopauseInformation about soy and menopause. Should you use Soy Supplements or Isoflavones, or are there better Soy products to help your menopause symptoms? Permalink -- click for full blog post "Soy and Menopause" Jan 3, 2012 What Causes Hot Flashes?
This article will give you a stripped down scientific version about the causes of hot flashes. (BTW: Night sweats have the same underlying mechanisms.) As you will see, it is a very complex issue which makes it difficult to find the perfect treatment. What causes hot flashes can be answered by looking at the effect of the changing hormone levels on the brain. The changes in estrogen and progesterone affect the brain’s regulation of the core body temperature. Permalink -- click for full blog post "What Causes Hot Flashes?" Dec 29, 2011 Hot Flash Symptoms
What Do Hot Flashes Feel Like? A hot flash is a vasomotor symptom. It is the body's defense response to a false "it is way too hot in here" message. So let's talk about hot flash symptoms. You probably want to know if they are "normal" or if it is time to see a healthcare professional. In the article you will also find links for information about the reason for your hot flashes and most importantly - hot flash treatments. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Hot Flash Symptoms" Dec 17, 2011 Menopause Itchy Skin – Menopause Problem SkinTips and advice on how to deal with Menopause itchy skin. Find great information and help about all your menopause symptoms, even the uncommon ones. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Menopause Itchy Skin – Menopause Problem Skin" Dec 16, 2011 Menopause Signs and Symptoms You May Not Know AboutLearn about menopause signs and symptoms you may not have heard about and how to treat them. Information and advice on menopause symptoms and natural treatment options. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Menopause Signs and Symptoms You May Not Know About" Dec 16, 2011 34 Menopause Symptoms? The List of All Menopause SignsAre there really 34 menopause symptoms? Find the solutions and information about all your signs and symptoms of menopause - 34 or less! Permalink -- click for full blog post "34 Menopause Symptoms? The List of All Menopause Signs" Dec 11, 2011 How Exercise Improved My Menopause Symptoms and My LifeI have never been a very sporty person. As a teenager I played a bit of netball, a bit of tennis, had a brief relationship with yoga and always loved swimming Permalink -- click for full blog post "How Exercise Improved My Menopause Symptoms and My Life" Dec 10, 2011 Menopause Treatments for Every Woman
Menopause treatments can be very confusing. There are so many choices! Should you use herbs or go on hormone therapy? Should you just “grin and bear it” (as my friend was just advised by her doctor)? From natural remedies, hormone therapy, alternative treatments to prescription drugs, we cover it all. This will help you to make a decision about the best way to deal with your menopause symptoms. Just a hint: there is no "one size fits all" when it comes to menopause treatments! Permalink -- click for full blog post "Menopause Treatments for Every Woman" Dec 7, 2011 Progesterone-Menopause and Progesterone ReplacementLearn about Progesterone - Menopause. Should you try progesterone replacement? What are the risks and side effects? Permalink -- click for full blog post "Progesterone-Menopause and Progesterone Replacement" Dec 5, 2011 Menopause Hormones - Information to help you choose the best treatmentUnderstanding a little about your menopause hormones will help you in your decision about Hormone Replacement Therapy. Dec 1, 2011 What to do about low estrogen symptoms?
 When you enter the later stage of the menopause transition, your low estrogen symptoms can drive you crazy. There is a long list of symptoms that are directly related to low estrogen levels with hot flashes and night sweats leading the list. The good news is that estrogen supplements will bring relief, either through natural remedies like herbs or by prescription from your doctor. You will find a description of each symptom and the best treatments to get you back to normal. (Well, at least as normal as possible during menopause.) Permalink -- click for full blog post "What to do about low estrogen symptoms?" Nov 30, 2011 Are You Frightened by Your Heart Palpitations in Perimenopause?
Palpitations in perimenopause can be a very scary symptom. You wonder if they are a sign of something serious or just another bothersome menopause symptom. Very likely they are nothing to worry about. We give you the reasons for your irregular heartbeat plus some tips and resources to deal with them. But PLEASE make sure that you know that there is no underlying problem by checking with your health care professional. Nov 28, 2011 Reasons for Menopause Mood Swings
Do you understand the reason for your menopause and mood swings symptoms? Understanding what is causing your symptoms is the first step to treating your emotional imbalance. We also have some natural treatment options to deal with the emotional roller coaster during menopause. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Reasons for Menopause Mood Swings" Nov 27, 2011 Weight Gain After Menopause – The Never Ending Battle
When we were still in our 40s we could still shed a couple of pounds and fit in our clothes again. Then we entered menopause, and losing a pound or two became a never ending battle – with the pounds winning. So what can be done? We ertainly certainly don't want to give up on loosing weight, especially when we know how dangerous even a couple of extra pounds are for our long-term health. The article has a ton of information about the reasons for the weight gain, exercise and diet tips and information about supplements that have been proven to work. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Weight Gain After Menopause – The Never Ending Battle" Nov 27, 2011 Licorice Root Extract Can Ease Menopause Misery
Did you know that licorice root extract:
You can even make your own home remedies with licorice root. There are some possible side effects and you should not take it long term but if you follow the correct dosage, licorice root has great promises for women in menopause. Read the full article to find out more about this amazing herb. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Licorice Root Extract Can Ease Menopause Misery" Nov 25, 2011 Try Some Home Remedies for Hot Flashes
Home remedies are becoming ever more popular. After all, these are the "tried and true" treatments that have been around forever. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Try Some Home Remedies for Hot Flashes" Nov 21, 2011 Why is Testosterone for Women so Complicated?Men have their little blue pill for years, but women are still waiting for an FDA approved testosterone replacement. Bioidentical testosterone is available but it is very costly and for many women it does not work. Many doctors use some prescriptions for testosterone off-label to help their female patients. As we all know, hormones replacement is a complex issue because all hormones interact. This is especially true for testosterone. In the article you can not only read about the reason for the problem, but also find what is currently available. Find some ideas to help your testosterone level naturally. Read the article to find out more. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Why is Testosterone for Women so Complicated?" Nov 16, 2011 Soy Hot Flash Relief May Not Work for Every Woman
Now we may have an explanation for the results (or lack thereof). Only people with a specific gene can break down the Isoflavones in soy correctly during the digestion process. So get the information in this article before you make a decision to try soy Isoflavones. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Soy Hot Flash Relief May Not Work for Every Woman" Nov 14, 2011 Losing Weight During Menopause
Most women have problems with losing weight during menopause. Your metabolism is slowing down gradually after age 30 and menopause with all the physical changes in your body makes it even harder to lose weight. But the consequences of giving up the fight are bad for your health. There are 5 things you can do for losing weight during menopause (or even better - avoid putting the weight on):
Permalink -- click for full blog post "Losing Weight During Menopause" Nov 12, 2011 Use Relaxation Techniques to Cope with Menopause Symptoms
Relaxation and stress reducing techniques are very important for women in menopause. Anything you can do to relax and reduce stress will help with your menopause symptoms. Additionally, it has been proven in numerous studies that stress is one of the main reasons for speeding up the aging process and making your body prone to diseases. Use the relaxation techniques anytime you need to "get away". Most relaxation techniques are easy to learn and can be perfected with some practice as a great way to coping in menopause. Some relaxation techniques can be done anywhere, at any time in just a couple of minutes. Others are perfect to unwind at the end of the day or at a special time you set aside for yourself. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Use Relaxation Techniques to Cope with Menopause Symptoms" Nov 4, 2011 Menopause Headache - Why Your Pain Medication Stopped Working!
Menopause headaches are often misunderstood and treated as if they where two distinct conditions. But menopause headaches can be caused by the hormone imbalance that starts in peri menopause. Other reasons can be responsible as well. If you want to find the best treatment for your menopause headache or migraine, understanding the reason for them is important. Read the full article to get the total scoop on menopause headaches and and how to stop them. Oct 29, 2011 Insomnia and Menopause
Sleepless and Sweating during the Change Your sleep problems may be caused by either one or a combination of the following issues:
But no matter what the cause, there are numerous ways to treat menopause insomnia naturally. The treatments range from herbal sleep remedies, natural hormones to relaxation techniques and lifestyle changes. The article gives in depth information about the reasons for insomnia menopause and also solutions for getting a good night's sleep - again! Permalink -- click for full blog post "Insomnia and Menopause" Oct 27, 2011 Menopause Night Sweats
Menopause Night Sweats, also known as "nocturnal or sleep hyperhidrosis", are in essence hot flashes at night. The causes and mechanisms for hot flashes and night sweats are the same. However, one major difference is the excessive sweating.
The number of menopause night sweats can vary from an occasional episode to several attacks in one night. No wonder that women with night sweats can barely function the next morning. In this article you will find:
The goal is to keep you dry and cool at night for a good nights sleep. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Menopause Night Sweats" Oct 21, 2011 The Chaste Tree Berry - Help for Pre Menopause Symptoms
The Chaste Tree Berry (also called Vitex or Chasteberry) has been known since the old greeks to help women with gynecological problems. The specific hormone balancing action of Vitex is a great remedy during pre menopause. It balances the ratio of progesterone to estrogen and helps with all those estrogen dominance symptoms that plague women during pre menopause. Permalink -- click for full blog post "The Chaste Tree Berry - Help for Pre Menopause Symptoms" Oct 17, 2011 Natural Remedies for Menopause - Safe and Effective Symptom Relief
More and more women choose natural remedies for menopause because of the perceived risk of hormone therapy and the negative side effects of menopause medications. Find the best option for your menopause symptoms, based on your individual needs. There are several options for natural treatments:
Which option you choose depends on your personal preference, your symptoms and the stage of your menopause transition. Choosing a menopause supplement (we listed the information for the most popular choices) may be all you need to deal with your symptoms. Oct 14, 2011 The Most Popular Natural Supplements for Menopause
Women are desperate to find safe and effective natural supplements for menopause to help their symptoms and to get their life back on track. But how do you know which of the popular supplements such as Amberen, Estrobalance or Remifemin are safe? Do they work? Read this article to find out and help you choose a natural supplement for menopause that works. Permalink -- click for full blog post "The Most Popular Natural Supplements for Menopause" Oct 5, 2011 34 Menopause Symptoms? - You got to be kidding!How wide or narrow do YOU define menopause? If it matches the scientific definition as the cessation of ovulation, your list will be rather narrow. But if you are following the wisdom of the sisterhood, the list of 34 menopause symptoms greatly explains what we experience in our day to day struggle with the menopause transition - no matter what the scientists are saying. In any case, the good news is that most women do not suffer from 34 menopause symptoms. And most can be attributed to only a few causes (hormone changes and effects of long term stress and bad habits). So if you treat what causes the symptoms your suffering will greatly diminish. Permalink -- click for full blog post "34 Menopause Symptoms? - You got to be kidding!" Oct 5, 2011 Menopause Herbal Treatment
Looking for a menopause herbal treatment because you are suspicious about hormone therapy? Herbal supplements are very popular. They are safe and can be just as effective for the treatment of your menopause symptoms. Which herb or supplement works best depends on the stage of menopause you are in. Here you will find the best menopause supplements for your peri or post menopause symptoms. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Menopause Herbal Treatment" Oct 1, 2011 Herbal Medicine - Menopause
Looking for herbal remedies for menopause symptoms? Here is a list of 21 herbs and the symptoms they will relieve. Herbs are very effective and a safe alternative to treat your menopause symptoms. But there are so many choices that it can be very confusing. Hopefully this list will help you find the best menopause treatment for your symptoms. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Herbal Medicine - Menopause" Sep 28, 2011 Menopause Medications for Women With Few Options
Menopause Medications are powerful drugs. Women who, for a variety of reasons, can’t take or benefit from standard menopause treatments will still find relief from their symptoms. Most menopause medicine is used for a combination of symptoms or illnesses. The article gives you an overview over the most common menopause medications and medicine options. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Menopause Medications for Women With Few Options" Sep 27, 2011 Menopause Hormones - Everything you need to know about Hormone Replacement Therapy
Menopause Hormone Therapy has changed tremendously over the last several years. Women today have many more and safer options than the Hormone Replacement Therapy of old. There is information about the individual hormones, the various delivery methods (such as pill, cream or patch) and information about how your hormones change during menopause. In short, on this page and the related links you will find all the information to help you make a decision about Hormone Therapy. After all, the goal is to get rid of your symptoms in an effective and safe way. Sep 23, 2011 Yes, There is Sex After Menopause
Explore the 6 areas that will make the sex after menopause as good as it ever was. No need to feel depressed about it, make some changes and bring the fun back into the bedroom - happy second honeymoon. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Yes, There is Sex After Menopause" New! CommentsQuestions or Comments or Suggestions? Just leave us note! |
Nightsweats cause clamy and wet pajamas and sheets. The wet and clamy feeling causes insomnia and stress. 
When you started menopause, you probably experienced hot flashes as one of the first symptoms. 
Hot flash symptoms are very common during menopause and about 80% of (western) women experience them in one form or another. 
We have just updated our home remedies for hot flashes page. Try some of the recipies, they are fun and easy. 
Despite its popularity for hot flash relief, numerous studies have found no evidence to suggest any benefit for hot flashes. Research regarding the benefits for osteoporosis showed mixed results as well.
You probably suspect that insomnia and menopause are related. And female hormones can explain at least part of this difference. 
