Hot flashes, mood swings, and other frustrating menopause symptoms may be eased by natural remedies or over-the-counter medications, some experts say. In this article from the Houston Chronicle, one reporter talks to several doctors about standard treatment for menopause symptoms, such as estrogen therapy, but the experts also offer some unusual recommendations for home remedies that may help cool the worst symptoms.
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