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Friday, October, 30, 2009

Natural Remedies For Hot Flashes

Home remedies for menopause symptoms

October 22, 2008
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. Read more »

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How To Participate in a Clinical Trial
By Toni Hurst , Health Expert

...drug (if I needed it).   Then I thought about my hot flashes and it turns out there are... Read more »

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The Soy-Breast Cancer Connection: Oh No! Not My TOFU!
By PJ Hamel , Health Expert

...over-the-counter remedies that are supposed to quell your hot flashes and PMS “safely,... Read more »

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Diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis: Ten Years Later
By Cathee McKeown , Health Expert

...I had "moon face", thinning of the skin, bruises, hot flashes and mood swings, just to name a... Read more »

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Soy for Hot Flashes? Read This First
By PJ Hamel , Health Expert

...supposed to deal with menopausal symptoms—particularly hot flashes? If so, you might want to... Read more »

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Hot Flashes from Lupron: When Will They Stop?
By Jay Motola , Health Expert

Dear Dr. Motola, I'm having hot flashes after one injection of Lupron 6 months ago. When will they... Read more »

Health Guide

Menopause: Lifestyle Changes
Simple changes in lifestyle and diet can help control menopausal symptoms such as hot flashes. Avoid hot flash triggers like spicy foods, hot beverages, caffeine, and alcohol. Dress... Read more »
Menopause: Symptoms
The most prominent symptoms of the transition to menopause include:Hot flashes and night sweats. Women often experience hot flashes as an intense build-up in body heat, followed by sweating... Read more »
Insomnia: Highlights
...who received zopiclone or placebo. In addition, zopiclone did not provide better results than placebo.Hot Flashes and Chronic InsomniaSevere hot flashes are associated with chronic insomnia,... Read more »
Menopause: References
...Tomic D, Miller KP, Langenberg P, Flaws JA. Type of menopause, patterns of hormone therapy use, and hot flashes. Fertil Steril. 2006;85(5):1432-1440.Kok HS, van Asselt KM, van der Schouw YT, van... Read more »
Endometriosis: Highlights
...drugs in relieving endometriosis pain. Progestin therapy also causes less loss of bone mass and fewer hot flashes than a GnRH agonist. However, women who take progestin may have more bleeding and... Read more »

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