Natural Ways to Address Hot Flashes

Wednesday 05/29/2013 Join the conversation! 2 Treatments for Hot Flashes Hot flashes associated with menopause can be miserable, but in most cases they do go away on their own, usually within six months to a year. With the popularity of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) on the wane, these two alternative remedies may be worth a try. Black cohosh. Used in Europe for more than 40 years, this herb may help moderate hot flashes, mood swings and insomnia, and has proven to be effective in several studies. For relief of menopausal symptoms, especially hot flashes, begin taking 20 mg twice a day for six weeks, then try increasing the dose to 40 mg twice per day if hot flashes do not decrease in severity or intensity. Although early evidence was mixed, black cohosh does not appear to have direct estrogenic effects and women with a history of breast cancer can safely use it. Whole soy foods. As you may know, soy foods contain plant estrogens, and Japanese women whose diets contain soy experience fewer hot flashes. Although we continue to investigate the role of soy (other elements of the Japanese diet and lifestyle may play a part), adding soy to your diet may help. I suggest two helpings daily of whole soy foods such as tofu, tempeh, edamame (green soy beans in the pod) and miso. Meditation for Health Meditation is simply directed concentration, and involves learning to focus your awareness and direct it onto an object: your breath, a phrase or word repeated silently, a memorized inspirational passage, or an image in the mind's eye. The benefits of meditation are numerous: it can help lower blood pressure, maintain a level mood, relieve symptoms of hot flashes and irritable bowel syndrome, and bring mindful awareness to everyday aspects of life. A simple form of meditation that can be practiced by anyone is to walk or sit quietly in a natural setting and allow your thoughts and sensations to occur, observing them without judgment. Learn more about meditation - join SpontaneousHappiness.com. We have articles, videos and guidance from our meditation expert Susan Piver, including an exclusive weekend meditation plan. Start your 10-day free trial now!   Supplements for Women's Needs As a woman, you know that your health needs are different from men's. Dr. Weil's Vitamin Advisor takes into account gender-related health concerns for a personalized recommendation that is tailored for your gender and your concerns. It's the perfect base for improving your overall health and wellness. Visit today for your free recommendation. All of Dr. Weil's after-tax profits from royalties from sales of Weil Lifestyle, LLC, licensed products go directly to the Weil Foundation.

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