He recommends Sulphuric acidum if you feel fatigued and your hot flashes seem worse in the evening or after exercise. All of these remedies are available in many health food stores. To purchase the remedies by mail, refer to the resource list on page 637. For minimizing hot flashes, Tori Hudson, N.D., a naturopathic physician and professor at the National College of Naturopathic Medicine in Portland, Oregon, recommends beginning each day with a neutral bath in water just slightly cooler than body temperature. The neutral bath improves vasodilation, which might help release the heat of a hot flash, says Dr. Hudson.
Some women prevent hot flashes entirely by taking a coolish bath every morning.
It s wonderful for easing the tension and anxiety some women experience during menopause . Soak for about 20 minutes, Dr. Hudson suggests, adding water as needed to maintain the temperature of the bath. After urinating or having a bowel movement, rinse the area around the vagina with a quart of plain water while you re still sitting on the toilet, suggests Dr. Thrash. Use a squirt bottle or a square container and pour from one corner. Hold the container in one hand and use the other hand to open the folds a bit.