How to Get Over Hot Flashes Fast

Three out of four women experience hot flashes when going through menopause, the change of life. Hot flashes are caused by hormonal changes and can leave you feeling flushed and sweating around-the-clock. Luckily, there are treatments available for treating menopausal hot flashes. If hot flashes are getting in the way of your life, enjoyment and normal activities--make an appointment to see your doctor or health care practitioner to discuss your options for hot flash treatments.

Instructions

1. Try vitamin E, red clover, wild yam or Flaxseed oil supplements to control symptoms. Many women find natural menopause relief by incorporating these natural antioxidants into their daily diet.

2. Talk with your doctor about hormone replacement therapy. Your doctor can select the right treatment plan (estrogen or progesterone therapy) that best suits your individual needs and problems. Your doctor will send you to a compounding pharmacy that can create unique medication to fit your needs.

3. Find out if antidepressants are the right hot flash therapy for you. Many women going through menopause find powerful symptom relief from antidepressants such as Prozac or Celexa.

4. Try a pain-relief medication such as Gabapentin to get over hot flashes fast. Doctors regularly prescribe Gabapentin to help menopausal women manage pain.

Tips & Warnings

• Skip the alcohol. Alcohol can increase your body's temperature and cause menopausal women to easily feel overheated. If drinking is a must, limit your daily alcoholic intake to no more than one drink per day. Drink plenty of water to keep your body well hydrated.

• Don't consume spicy foods. Spicy foods can increase your metabolism and body temperature making you more prone to sweating and fatigue. Aim to keep your diet bland and eat foods that are not heavily seasoned.

• Avoid smoking cigarettes. If you are a woman who is consistently suffering from menopausal symptoms such as hot flashes and night sweats, avoid tobacco products. New research reveals that women who smoke tend to experience more hot flashes and night sweats compared to non-smoking menopausal women.

Resources

• The Discovery Health Journal