Archive for July, 2011

APPLE BLOSSOMS

I have to admit in doing my research on Apple Cider Vinegar I am discovering all sorts of  outstanding reports and feedback to support its use as a hot flash natural treatment.

After reading various women’s testimonials on the health properties of Apple Cider Vinegar, I have gathered nothing but rave reviews and exceptional feedback.   Apple Cider Vinegar, a common widespread folk remedy, is produced from fermented apple juice, and contains a wide array of vitamins and minerals that offer numerous health benefits. One of its benefits, which may not be as well known, is for relieving the symptoms of menopause and perimenopause.

Apple cider vinegar helps relieve hot flashes, one of the most common symptoms of menopause. According to a study conducted by the Mayo Clinic researchers found that between 75 to 80 percent of all women in America experience hot flashes. Apple cider offers a really great and effective alternative to women who cannot undergo hormonal treatment or simply want the option of using a natural remedy.
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Here’s a natural remedy you probably have never suspected would be touted as providing relief for those miserable hot flashes. Honestly, I just learned of Blackstrap molasses’ properties for how to treat hot flashes.

So I decided to do a bit of research on the subject…well sure enough women are “singing” the praises of the black gooey sweet substance a source from our wonderful mother nature…mother nature is just too good…

At this point you may be asking exactly what do I take and just how much molasses… now hmmmm.

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What to Take For Hot Flashes

Natural Alternatives for Relief

If you have ever experienced a hot flash no one need to tell you just how frustrating, embarrassing, unpredictable and worrisome they can be.

If you are a menopausal woman and experiencing hot flashes you may be seeking a natural alternative to Hormone Replacement Therapy or HRT. So, the question remains what to take for hot flashes.

A study sponsored  by the National Institutes of Health, suspects HRT treatment as posing serious health risks such as an increase in breast cancer, strokes, blood clots, Alzheimer’s disease and total cardiovascular disease; as a result, many women are seeking alternatives to HRT.

One of the common symptoms of menopause and perimenopause is hot flashes.  With hot flashes comes a sensation of intense heat with sweating and usually heat palpitation.  One hot flash may last for a brief period or up to 30 minutes.

Extreme hot flashes, during bed time, may make it difficult to sleep throughout the night which may lead to insomnia. Note, estrogen is typically lowest at night. By now you may be asking,   “so what are some natural alternatives to HRT.”

Before I answer the question of what to take, let’s begin with a list of what you  may want to avoid.

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