Hot Flash Remedies
"Hot flashes (also known as hot flushes or night sweats if they happen at night) is a symptom of the changing hormone levels that are considered to be characteristic of menopause.
Hot flashes, a common symptom of menopause, are typically experienced as a feeling of intense heat with sweating and rapid heartbeat, and may typically last from two to thirty minutes for each occurrence. The event may be repeated a few times each week or constantly throughout the day, with the frequency reducing over time. Excessive flushing can lead to rosacea.
Some women undergoing menopause never have hot flashes. Others have mild or infrequent flashes. The worst sufferers experience dozens of hot flashes each day. Severe hot flashes can make it difficult to get a full night's sleep (often characterized as insomnia), which in turn can affect mood, concentration, and cause other physical problems. When hot flashes occur at night, they are called night sweats. As estrogen is typically lowest at night, some women get night sweats without having any hot flashes during the daytime." (Wikipedia)
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[YEA] 10/18/2011: Michelle from Hempstead, New York writes: "This website has saved my sanity. I started the ACV last night and my flashes are nearly gone! I got my first full nights sleep in over a year. I cannot thank you enough for sharing this with me. I am about to just put a straw in a bottle of ACV and keep it in my purse!!!"
Replies12/22/2011: Bev from Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada replies: "Seeing as I have not had a good nights sleep in months due to the night sweats/hot flashes I am game to try just about anything. Reading all the positive posts, it doesn't make sense to not try it, what harm can there be. Amazing that something as simple as ACV could provide relief for so many of you suffering from the fun that comes with mid life. Heading for the kitchen to try my first dose of ACV and water. Keeping my fingers crossed."
01/09/2012: Kelly from Duluth, Mn, Usa replies: "I have been going crazy with the hot flashes and chills for the last 3 weeks - I just had a hysterectomy. It started right away- the next day! I can't sleep more than 90 minutes at a time. I just took the first ACV treatment - we'll see. I can stand drinking it if it works."
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10/03/2011: Smith from Arkansas writes: "I'm 43 and have been contemplating taking a low dose birth control pill to help w/ the symptoms of perimenopause. But after reading this post I will give the ACV a try for HF's and report back to let you all know if it helps me. I have been having HF's all day and at night too. And chills then back to HF's again. I even feel like I am running fever a lot. I now understand the feeling of running fever is also from the "change of life" that causes that symptom too. I am just now connecting all the different symptoms I have had since my 30's and putting this puzzle together. By not understanding the "single" underlying problem I have been treating various symptoms when in fact I can now see it is all from perimenopause.
Ex: Insomnia - I take a pill to help me sleep. Anxiety - I take a pill for that. Depression, etc. It is all connected and instead of treating it all as a "single" underlying problem, my Dr has been treating each symptom. It is great to finally be putting this puzzle together! Thank God for the Internet! Thanks for all the post about the ACV. I will give it a try. Does anyone know if ACV also helps other symptoms too? Good luck to all of you. Tuff times don't last but tuff people do! Women are tuff and should not be underestimated, lol. Thanks again!"
Replies[YEA] 10/20/2011: Smith from Arkansas replies: "I tried the AVC and so far I have not had any HF's! My hormones seem to be balanced. I should get a saliva test for my hormones to check them. I read saliva testing is more accurate than blood testing. I am reading a book called, "hormone balance made simple" by Dr. John Lee and I highly recommend it. He has other books as well. The next one I buy will be "What the Doctor's don't tell you about perimenopause". U might check into his books if U R going through perimenopause, menopause, etc. I am also going to buy me some black strap molasses. But back to the ACV. It seems to be helping me. A thumbs up for the ACV! Wishing you all the very best!"
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07/27/2011: Jacqueline from Kent, Wa writes: "I have been having hot flashes for months now all day, and all night... It's MISERABE. Hot, sticky, wet... Then freezing. Peel the clothes off, kick the sheets/blankets down, then shivering and grabbing for the covers. I went to my Dr. And told her something was wrong with me. She said. Your 49... It's normal and I said but mine are like ALL the time, mabye I have a disease?... She laughed at me and said again, it's NORMAL, you DON'T have a disease... None of my women friends have them as often as I do, so I was still sure I had something WRONG with me. Finding this site and reading that I'm not the only one going through this makes me feel much better... Though I AM sorry for my fellow sufferers. I can't wait to try ACV. I have some at home and as SOON as I'm there I'm going to try it. Truthfully, I have a hard time believing it will work for "me" as I think I'm an exception to most rules with stuff like this, But I AM hopeful. I will write again soon with my update."
Replies08/18/2011: Rhbc from Henderson, Nv/usa replies: "I am SO relieved to find that I am not alone in what I am feeling. Not that I would wish this on anyone... I empathise. I was convinced that something was seriously wrong with me, like a serious disease or something. I have been having periodic hot flashes for the past 3 or 4 months. But this month, it has come on with a vengeance... I have been having a constant hot flush feeling for 5 solid days now. I cannot sleep at night so I am seriously sleep deprived right now as well. I have an appointment with the gyn. In the meantime I am going to try the ACV... I actually like vinegar so that's a plus for me. Thanks for sharing... I hope I recieve some relief. And good luck to you all:)"
[BETTER BUT NOT CURED] 08/24/2011: Tina from Dublin, Ireland replies: "Hi, I am having hot flashes every 40 mintues... read this site yesterday and ran out to get ACV but could only get the tablets... which has moved the flashes by 10 mintues.... But it is very uncomfortable expecially as I am very busy in work with back to back meetings... I am going to run out now to the local supermarket and pickup a bottle of ACV, but what dose should I start with??? I am tempted to drink the whole bottle!!!"
08/24/2011: Liz from Boston, Massachusetts replies: "I went through early menopause (at 42) and believe it or not, it was my doctor who actually recommended Black Cohosh for my hot flashes. Worked like a charm!You can find it at any of the big chain pharmacies in the vitamin/supplement section."
08/25/2011: Carly from Seattle, Wa - Usa replies: "Hi Tina - I would suggest 1 ounce of the ACV in at least 8 oz of water....Just my opinion, have been doing it a while. Good luck!"
01/15/2012: Penny from Wind Gap, Pa replies: "Black Cohosh is good, but my physician, whom uses ONLY natural cures, also says Black Strap Molasses works well. I've used it in the past for night sweats, and it worked. But now the Hot Flashes are driving me nuts, so back onto the molasses I go. Your BEST options are to use a table spoon of ORGANIC Black Strap Molasses twice daily along with 3 Tablespoons of ORGANIC Apple Cider Vinegar With MOTHER. It must have MOTHER in it for the ACV to work its best. If you do your research, you will find that ACV with Mother has MANY other benefits as well, such as boosting metabolism, supporting the thyroid, cleansing your body, etc.... Personally, I always just took a medicine cup full of the ACV, drank that like a shot then followed by a glass of water. It burns a bit going down, but what a way to clear flem. Haha I stopped taking it for a while because I would forget, but then my symptoms stopped. Its been at least 18 months now. But the hot flashes are now back, not so much my night sweats, but the hot flashes are constant throughout the day making me feel gross scanky. Good luck to you ladies, hope that I helped a bit as well to get you through this oh so wonderful time in our lives.... NOT. Blessings! "
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[WORKED TEMPORARILY] 11/05/2010: Tea from Ottawa, Canada writes: "I have been using ACV for 3 months for very, very bad HF. First worked amazing, and I even got my perod (I'm in early menopose, age of 40), after that hot flashes came back. Still using 2tbs of ACV and BS, molases, vitamine E but still suffer."
Replies11/10/2010: Unity from Newport, N.s.w replies: "To 'worked temporarily'.. Your body may be reacting to the sugar overload with the molasses. I used to take my ACV with agave nectar. Worked great at first. All problems went away. But then the sugar caused an imbalance with Candida, so had to stop. Did a detox to kill Candida with Parax. Then took ACV just with water. Can add Stevia if too bitter."
[YEA] 12/07/2010: Annmarie from Greenville, Sc replies: "I read your comments yesterday and decided to try ACV and it really works! I have had hot flashes and night sweats for 5 years off and on. But when they come its every 20 minutes with a racing heart. I consider my flashes to be extreme! I took two tablespoons full with water at 12:45 yesterday, and only had one small one around three!! Around 8pm I had to take another treatment because they started again but very mild. After the next dose they went away again! I hope this lasts! Because I feel much better!"
[YEA] 03/31/2011: Loribean from Burlington, Vt replies: "wow. this totally works. I am so happy! I am suffering thru withdrawal from birth control pills at age 45, I was using them to make peri menopause more tollerable, and they helped but I do not want to live on synthetic hormones forever. I am also hypothyroid. So going off the pill has made me "dope sick" I feel like I am detoxing off of heroin. I want to go back on the pills so bad! I am really in a bad way. I have cramps but no period, I can't think straight and hot flashes so I can't sleep.I tried the ACV and baking soda trick and hot flashes are GONE. I am taking nat'l progesterone and vitex, plus other stuff like vit E and omega oils to try to get my life back, it sucks to be a middle aged chick! but the AVC REALLY WORKS AMAZING"
07/20/2011: Scarlet from Elk Grove, Ca replies: "After reading this thread last night I went out first thing this morning to get a bottle of ACV. I went off HRT ( the patch) three months ago, (after being on it for 20 years and I have been miserable. Hysterectomy at 32 so the patch was all that saved me from years of hot flashes. I hope this works as I have tried everything the past 3 months. I will report back in a few."
07/25/2011: Sweetladysixx from High Point, Nc/usa replies: "I JUST WANT TO THANK ALL OF YOU LADIES FOR SHARING, I HAVE A BOTTLE OF ACV IN MY BATHROOM UTILITY CABINET, GOING TO GET IT NOW. I HAD PURCHASED IT A YEAR AGO, BECAUSE SOME DR. TOLD ME TO SOAK ACHING FEET (PLANTAR FACSIITUOUS) IN IT. THAT IS WHY IT'S STILL SITTING THERE. DON'T NEED TO HELP MY FEET BE STINKY. I'D RATHER TAKE IT FOR THE FLASHES. THANKS AGAIN.PRIOR TO READING THIS, I'VE BEEN TAKING THE ESTROBLEND (W-------T) STORE BRAND AND ONCE IT GOT IT MY SYSTEM. THE HF'S WERE TOLOERABLE FOR A FEW MONTHS. MINE WERE REAL BAD IN THE WINTER. I WOULD RUN OUT THE DOOR TO COOL OFF. ALSO, THEY'VE MADE THESE COOL TOWELETTS THAT WERE PHARMACY SECTION OF DRUG STORE. SO COOL, YOU TEAR OPEN THE LITTLE POUCH OF 4 OR 5 IN A BOX AND LAY ON YOUR NECK FOR INSTANT RELIEF. AWW, THAT THING FELT SO GOOD, THEN, I'D START FREEZING. BOY, WHAT WE GO THROUGH AS WOMAN. (BY THE WAY, I AM 51. BEEN FLASHING OFF AND ON FOR THE LAST 7 YEARS.THANKS AGAIN, GOING TO GET MY BOTTLE NOW Penny Smith, North Carolina, (home of the Furniture Market) & (American Idol's FANTASIA!!! :)"
07/27/2011: Kim from Denver, Co replies: "Can anyone comment on their experience with ACV from a bottle vs. taking supplements? Supplements are easier to "stomach", but if the "bottle" :) works better, I'm for it. I'm an every hour sufferer and all night long. Not fun."
07/27/2011: Abedog13 from Kirkland, Wa Usa replies: "I've taken both and had success with both. I'm giving my children the tablets but taking the bottle myself. I will take the tablets if I am in a pinch and can vouch that they worked for my migraine."
07/29/2011: Aquarius from Chatham, Canada replies: "I AM GETTING A MIX OF STORIES ON HOW MANY MGS PER DAY OF THE CAPSULES. I WOULD PREFER TO TAKE THEM RATHER THEN SIP ALL DAY ON TH AVG
I HAVE 500 MGS I HAVEN'T TRIED YET AND DOING THE SIPPING. HAVE SEEN ON SITES NO MORE THEN 285 MG A DAY. CAN'T FIND THIS 285 IN HEALTH FOOD STORES. ALSO HOW LONG IS THE AVERAGE BEFORE I WILL NOTICE IF THE AVG IS HELPING W/ THE PAIN OF RA.. THANKS, DI"
09/21/2011: Monica62 from Houma, Louisiana, Usa replies: "Wow, I am so happy I ran across this page while doing a search for hot flash home remedies. As I read I could not get over how many of us (women) have this problem. Mine started in 2006 after a hysterectomy I was then put on a low dose HRT. In 2008 I had my first heart attack at 45 just two weeks before my 46th birthday. My doctor took me off of them. Then the dreaded hot flashes and night sweats started. I was having them like every 15mins. I became very depressed and angry. I begged my heart doctor to let me get back on them he said ok and I did. Then heart attack #2 came in 7/09. Once again I was off of them and within no time at all BAM they were back. Was put back on a low low dose of HRT just to taper them out and by 12/09 I was back in the hospital with another heart attack. I have been HRT free since only trying Black Cohash only to find it doesn't work for me.After reading about ACV and water I told my husband and we rushed out and got some last night. I am happy to say that after drinking 2tblsp with 8oz of flavored water (strawberry Kiwi) I am hot flash and night sweats free. So I want to thank all of you who share on here from the bottom of my heart. No more snapping at the hubby and getting some awesome sleep."
09/26/2011: Cait from Southern, Ireland replies: "Wow what is wrong with the medical profession that they will not tell us about this wonderful cure for Hot flashes. I am having an awful time of late varying from every half hour to one hour. Its embarrassing when you are talking to important clients and the next thing you feel is your face and body getting wet with sweat, Horrible!!!! With me you know when I am getting one as my whole neck and face go really red. It's embarrassing I'm not sleeping at night tossing and turning looking for a cool spot in the bed!! I am heading straight to the supermarket for ACV and flavoured water. Hopefully tonight I can get a proper nights sleep*** Thanks to everyone who has made comments on this site its wonderful to know I'm not going mad or on my own THANKS."
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[YEA] 10/02/2010: Olivia from Ottawa, Canada writes: "I started taking a tsp. of apple cider vinegar daily to see if it did anything. I finished a small bottle of unpasteurised vinegar and couldn't see any change, so I stopped taking it. A few days later, I started having mild hot flashes. I had had them before the ACV, and when they went away, I didn't make the connection. While I was taking the vinegar (about six months) I didn't have one hot flash. Now I'm travelling and didn't take any ACV for a couple weeks, and the flashes returned. Still mild, but annoying. I bought a bottle and after about 4 days, the flashes are gone again. It's very clear that ACV does the job."
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[YEA] 01/11/2010: Akelley from Indianapolis, In writes: "I have endured hot flashes on a consistent basis for 10 years with no relief. I talked to my doctor to no avail. The sleepness nights, tiredness from lack of sleep and depression were starting to affect my psyche. I felt helpless. But just last week while searching for natural remedies for hot flashes, I found this website listing the ACV remedy and it is a miracle! I take morning and evening and my hot flashes have declined 90% and the ones I have are short and not severe. I am so thankful and although I wish I would have found it 10 years ago....this is a wonderful way to start the new year, with a new me!!"
Replies09/21/2010: Laura from Chinook, Mt replies: "OMG, how do you gag it down? I just took my first glass with 2 tablespoons and it was nasty. At this point, not sure what's worse, the hourly flashes or the ACV... Tried adding some honey but not much better. Any ideas?"
10/31/2010: Cherie from Zionsville, Pa replies: "Start with 1-2 teaspoons & a little honey - you'll get used to it & you can add more but 2 tab is way too much at one time."
01/05/2011: Mfax2 from Champaign, Il, Usa replies: "Hi... We make ACV like tea: 8 oz hot water, 1-2 tbs ACV, and one tbs honey - makes it MUCH more palatable."
05/14/2011: Zarrah from Titusville, Fl replies: "put it on salad with some extra virgin olive oil, YUMAlso try Yoders Good Health elixir. first ingredient is apple cider vinegar and it also has black cohosh in it, which is another flash remedy"
05/16/2011: Cathie Harris from Milan, Tn replies: "Hey, I thought it would be horrible too, I actually stood at the sink bringing the spoon to my mouth several times before I opened and downed it, but immediately after swallowing it I put a strawberry in my mouth chewed it up and the taste went away. With tonight's dose I am going to put pineapple in my mouth."
07/18/2011: Davey D from Vancouver, Bc, Canada replies: "Any one who has trouble with the taste of ACV listen up. When we started we had the same problem with gagging. We tried honey and although it helped a bit it wasn't the answer. Here is what we found works very well, flavoured water. It works so well we only need 1/4 of a glass to get it down. We use the peach, strwberry and rasberry, it doesn't matter what brand as long as you like the flavor. We have not seen it mentioned here before so we decides to let every one know. It works so well we don't need the honey anymore."
09/01/2011: Reneed from Bronx, New York replies: "I just want to thank everyone for their comments. I've been having hot flashes since April 2011. I'm 55 yrs old and I haven't had a decent night's sleep since. I'm MISERABLE. I've tried the Black Cohosh that my friends & relatives that experienced hot flashes suggested. But after a month, I found that it didn't really help me. I was told that it takes awhile to get into your system. Am I crazy for wanting immediate results? Is that too much to ask for? Anyway, I'm going to try the Apple Cider Vinegar remedy and see if it help me."
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[YEA] 11/18/2009: Susie from Sea Shore, New Jersey writes: "I am thrilled. Tried the Apple Cider vinegar formula for Hot Flashes. It truly cools your being. I was getting flashes twice an hour...Knowing I was going to my Ob-gyn soon I still could not wait until my appointment. Out of desparation, I came upon this wonderful site and tried the ACV, baking soda and water. It worked instantly. Its been three days without a flash. I mix 2 tablesps ACV, 1/4 teasp. baking soda, and 6 oz of warm water. Morning and Evening. Hope it keeps on working."
Replies09/24/2011: Cilla49 from Marion, Arkansas replies: "Last month my family and I were traveling to New York, I started sweating and my skin was very warm to the touch. Approximately an hour later, the same thing happened to me. I was really thinking that I was getting ready to have a heart attack. After reading these post, I do believe I am suffering from hot flashes which is horrible. It interferes with love making too. When I am sweaty and hot, I don't want to be bothered by my husband. He get excited because my body gets hot to the touch when the hot flashes hit. He loves it!! It excites the shit out him; but not me. I get away from him when I feel the flash coming on. I hope this Apple Cider Vinegar works for me. I have flashes every thirty to forty minutes. I can take a good bath or shower and a few minutes later I am hot, sticky, and sweaty. I hate it!!!! I really hate this crap!!!! I have to keep my hair pinned up in a bun because I have long hair that makes things worst. Pray for us!!"
09/25/2011: Yippieee Menopause from Hot Flash, Usa replies: "You should give Black Cohosh a try. It worked wonders for my hot flashes."
09/25/2011: Dianec from Los Angeles, California United States replies: "An old fashioned remedy that really works for HOT FLASHES is "Lydia Pinkham tablets"! They can also come under the title "Lady Pinkham tablets".Take everyday! It takes about 2 weeks to work. They are vitamins and in the old days kept women out of the nuthouse!"
09/28/2011: Lala from Hampton, Va replies: "The only thing the vinegar will do is make you pickled, then you will be hot and pickled... I would suggest a bioidential hormone patch such as Vivelle.... Have never seen a home remedy for this that works for me... Good luck"
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11/08/2009: Stimmpy from Streator, Il. writes: "i tried the vinegar and water. what an amazing change. haven't had any hotflashes for a week now. i am actually cold now, which i don't mind. 2 months was long enough for me. wish i would have found this site before. thank you so much."
Replies11/11/2009: Pahlee from Phila, Pa replies: "So how much of the apple cider vinegar and water do u take for the the flashes, at the present i don't take anything, i just suffer."
02/25/2011: Maggie 45 from Hedgesville, Wv replies: "I am suffer from hot and night sweats does this apple cider vinegar really work. my hot flash keep me up all night."
02/25/2011: Francisca from Michelbach-le-bas, Alsace, France replies: "Hi Maggie, I can't help you with a remedie for hot flashes although I think that drinking a lot of water helps! But.... I can tell you that if you have a lot of hot flashes they seem to protect you against heart attacks (not that I believe it actually.... But never mind! ). This was in a British paper today. I have the idea that it might have been a coincidence that the ladies who had more hot flashes had less heart attacks. But... If it is any consolation..... So far I have a lot of pain in my back but heardly feel hot at all so I should take care of my heart!"
02/26/2011: Mesem from Toulon, France replies: "You might not like this but I have read several times that women who exercise seriously ie sweat, increase pulse and respiration are much less likely to get breast cancer and much less likely to have menopause problems such as hot flashes."
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[QUESTION] 08/12/2009: Klp from Sammamish, Wa writes: "I have read with interest all the comments and am excited to be 'sweat free' but I am concerned about the drinking of 8-16 oz. of water prior to bed. If the apple cider vinegar is effective I won't know it as I'll be up half the night peeing! What time of day are you ladies taking the ACV? Thanks, klp"
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[YEA] 08/07/2009: Daisy from Gruene, Tx writes: "I've been getting hot flashes every hr lately and it has been hard to deal with. I came across your site and looked up hot flashesand was curious about the apple cider vinegar and water to help with hot flashes.
I tried it last night and slept for most of the night without sweating so I am convinced that it works! I mixed 2 TBSP with 12 ozs of water and drank it slowly. I know that you can't mention brands but I the one I used is organic and starts with a B. I found it at my health food store.
I hope this remedy helps others!
Daisy"
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[BETTER BUT NOT CURED] 08/03/2009: Elizabeth from Gurabo, Puerto Rico writes: "I've been taking two tablespoons of ACV in the morning and two in the evening for a week now and I only have a relief but not cured at all. I was having severe hot flashes every hour and now I am having it every 3 hours. It seems to me that this remedy don't work for everyone I am looking to try anything else."
Replies04/18/2011: Kathie from Jefferson City, Mo replies: "I just found this site and I'm very excited and hopeful. I love vinegar so this would be wonderful if it works. My first tblspoon I took straight and the second one I put a little salt in. Mmm, yummy! One if it just works!"
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[YEA] 04/09/2009: Kathie from Seattle, WA writes: "night sweats/hot flashes: I have been having hot flashes not too bad for 2 years. Then I got Mono and the hot flashes/night seats/all day sweats went to a new level. I did not sleep for more than 2 hours at a time. I happened upon this web site and decided to try ACV last night. 2 tablespoons in about 16-20 oz of water. I slept 12 hours last night no night sweats. I have had 2 mild ones in the last 6 hours since waking so I am going to drink some more. It is hard to take down at first, I had to add some sweetner."
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[BETTER BUT NOT CURED] 03/11/2009: Ellenor Wade from Summerville, South Carolina writes: "I have been suffering form hot flashes for the past 4 years. I started the HRT 2 years ago. Tried to take in as less as possible to control the flashes,but the kept coming. The medication have caused me so many other problem with my digestive, system reflux and other thing that have made the past two years living in pure hell. I found this site about 2 oclock today. Ran to the store to purchase some ACV added it to a bottle of water and by 5 my flashes had taken a different direction. I was still flashing but not as bad and I will take a second dose in the morning. I have been taking medication to sleep I will let all know how it feel in a few days."
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[YEA] 02/04/2009: Brenda from Montoursville, PA writes: "I've been suffering from sever hot flashes for the last 3 1/2 years. I usually get them about every 20 to 30 minutes round the clock. I haven't taken anything for them, I guess I just thought I could tough it out. But the lack of sleep has left me with no energy and big bags under my eyes. I google all the time trying to find relief and most of the websites talk about HRT or bioidenticals. I really don't want to put anything into my body that isn't natural. So I accidently came across the Apple Cider Vinegar hotflash fix. After reading how many women got relief from drinking this, I went straight to the kitchen poured a 16 oz. glass of cold water and put 2 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar in it and drank it. It was hard to swallow and took me about 10 minutes to finish. But that was over 4 hours ago and I have not had a hot flash since the one that I had in the first 15 minutes after I drank it. This is just to easy! Why don't our health care providers tell us about this. Maybe its because no one can make any money off of this easy remedy. I hope it continues to work! I'll keep you posted!!!"
Replies04/26/2011: Suzanne from Rockville Centre, New York replies: "Just started with hot flashes. I heard that flaxseed mixed in yogurt or cereal helps. Tried that but no relief really. Checking out your site and the great results I have seen with ACV. I will definitely try it."
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[YEA] 01/15/2009: Carol from Surrey, BC writes: "I have been tormented by hotflashes for over 6 months straight. Since I have menstrual related grand mal seizures (epilepsy) I didn't want to go on HRT. As my body has been changing I haven't had any seizures for years which is the first time I have ever been seizure free. Anyway the torture has been so severe I started looking for alternative relief and came across this site 2 days ago. I went out and bought some ACV. I took 2 tbls in a glass of water yesterday morning and after 14 hotflashes I quit counting. Going to be faithful to myself I drank it again last night. I only woke up 3 times when trying to sleep and this morning haven't had a flash yet and have been up for just over 2 hrs. I am going to continue on ACV and see what happens. Even if I slow down a bit on the flashes it will give me my life back. Thank you."
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01/02/2009: Jeanna from Kansas City, Kansas writes: "Thak you for this site! I have had night sweats for the last 2 years, just getting worse. I am going to try the ACV tonight. If this helps, my family will get some sleep!"
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[YEA] 12/21/2008: Liz from Chicago, IL, USA writes: "A Yea on this one for me:
Apple Cider vinegar cured my night sweats. I'd been waking up drenched in sweat and shivering for the month before and after my period for 10 years. I had full checkups and bloodwork done but no problems could be found. My OB/GYN said that it's just my body's response to fluctuating hormones. Every evening that I took ACV before bed I didn't have the sweats! (I just swallowed 2 tbsp down straight, which I am now reading might not have been the best idea.) I finally got some sleep!"
Replies12/23/2008: Densie from Loxahatchee, FL replies: "How long did this take to work?"
[YEA] 03/16/2011: Liz from Formerly Of Chicago- Now Houston, Tx replies: "Actually, for me it worked immediately. I'm pretty young- in my 30s, but I've had night sweats since I was in my early 20s due to the way my hormones combine with my panic disorder. This did the trick for me. 2tbsp in at least 16oz of water."
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[YEA] 10/14/2008: Suzy from Swedesboro, N.J. writes: "11 Years of Hot Flashs Finally Cured!
Desperate-I found your site-I was ready to just give up living! I tried Black Cohosh, added Dong Quai and got a little relief in the day time but NONE at night. I have had 11 years of HORRID HOT FLASHES-except the few years I took HRT Therapy. I have had 2 precancerous conditions in my life and just did not consider HRT to be the right choice. I had taken NOTHING for 1 year up until 2 weeks ago and had not slept more than 1-2 hours in over 9 months! Suicide was getting to sound painless, as the song goes. I could not think, work, clean or do anything productive. Every hour the fever would hit and then the chills, IT WAS LIKE HAVING THE FLU, 24/7. I tried the herbs about 10 days ago and like I said, got a little relief in the daytime but THEN I FOUND YOU GUYS-I took 2 Tablespoons of ACV with a little stevia and water and the hot flashes STOPPED-I mean STOPPED COLD! I tried 1 Tablespoon a few days later and they started back-I switched back to 2 Tablespoons and they stopped AGAIN!
I can't believe it!!!!! I am symptom free for 7 days now and have slept for the first time in MONTHS!!! THERE ARE NO WORDS TO EXPRESS MY GRATITUDE-
TO THE LADY IN N.J.-TRY TO TAKE MORE! SUZY"
Replies10/29/2008: Donna from Hillsdale, New Jersey replies: "I have been having hot flashes for the past 6 years, it is horrible. I haven't slept through the night in months. I am on eviamist,and progesterone, just started, but the hot flashes are still so bad. I'm going to try the ACV. What is Stevia? I really hope it works. Thanks. I'll keep you posted"
EC: Stevia is a natural sweetener.
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[YEA] 03/23/2008: Joanie from Norton, Ohio writes: "I have been using 1 Tblspn ACV in 4 oz water (no honey) for over 2 years now, and I haven't had to take any allergy medications,my hot flashes eased within days, and my skin does not look like that of a 50 year old woman who literally baked in the sun her entire life (smooth and no wrinkles)"
Replies07/16/2008: Diana from Norwalk, WIS replies: "How long did you take apple cider vinegar before it started to work?"
08/20/2008: Lori Callo from Campbell, CA 95008 replies: "Apple Cider Vinegar Question: How do you take the ACV/water, do you drink it or put in something and how much do you take daily?Thanks, Lori Callo"
09/06/2008: Stephanie from Washington DC replies: "how much ACV should be taken to alleviate hot flashes and night sweats on a daily basis?"
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[BETTER BUT NOT CURED] 12/28/2007: Jett from Paterson, New Jersey writes: "Hello,' Please if anyone has advise for me please post it here. I have been suffering teribly from HOT FLASHES. The first time I experienced hot flashes I tried the ACv and water and it worked. It was great. A few months later the hot flashes came back with a vengence. The ACV and water is not working this time. I am suffering from these intense flashes every 20 to 40 minutes 24-7. Please help me if you have any advise or a different cure I can use. Thank you"
Replies[YEA] 10/15/2008: Suzy from Swedesboro, N.J. replies: "Try taking a little more-mine were so bad (every hour for over 11 years unless I was on HRT!) I took 2 TABLESPOONS to start with and they STOPPED. When I tried only one tablespoon they came back! I mix mine with a little stevia and water and just gulp it down twice a day. I know how you feel and I did add Dong Quai(530 mg) Black Cohosh (40mg) twice a day to my diet before I started on the ACV but it only helped a little during the day and not at all at night-I hadn't slept in forever! I was completely miserable and this has worked better than HRT so far or me. Good luck! Suzy"
03/01/2009: Shirley from Gresham, OR. USA replies: "to suzy n.j.....do you mean you take the two tablespoons of ACV two times daily. From what I am reading from others they only take it once daily ? ! thanks"
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[YEA] 12/26/2006: Edie from Mission Viejo, CA writes: "1 Tablespoon ACV with 2 Tablespoons water a day cured my arthritis and hot flashes. My friend told my husband and I to take ACV for our sore wrists and hands and we started 2 mos. ago. After one mo. I noticed I had absolutly NO hot flashes. This amazed me. I really had them bad night and day. I also noticed no acid reflux (quit taking my prilosec a month ago) and no restless legs to speak of. I also feel I have lost a couple of lbs. Of Course the hand and wrist pain is gone. This is probably crazy but my eyelashes are longer. Pretty funny huh?"
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[YEA] 11/09/2006: Painfree from Oregon writes: "Apple cider vinegar cured my Acid Reflux, hotflash, back pain and restless leg syndrome. Axid AR did not work, I was in so much pain, went to find out which foods that contained high amounts of alkaline in them. Tired of looking 5 months pregnant. Anyway, thank God I found this site. All I had was regular store bought apple cider vinegar and clover honey and tap water. I spooned a half teaspoon of vinegar into my mouth, about choked to death, followed with water, and then ate a half teaspoon of honey. In about 45 minutes I had no pain. I am so full of energy and do not want to go to bed now. It is 2:43 am in the morning. God bless this site and its creator, amen. Tomorrow I will go find me some ACV."
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[YEA] 08/05/2006: Ann from Oklahoma City, OK writes: "Was using Apple Cider Vinegar for Asthma and it has taken my hot flashes and night sweats away."
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[YEA] 01/12/2006: Teresa from spartanburg,sc writes: "over a year ago i was diagnosed with severe larynx acid reflux.it was causing sores on my vocal box,chronic coughing, post nasal drip,& etc. i was prescribed prilosec, it helped some but then it stopped working. then i was prescribed nexium which also helped some for awhile then stopped. so then i was prescribed nexium in the morning and zantac150 at night but of course this also stopped working i started taking organic apple cider vinegar 2 tablespoons at night and i am completely off of all the prescriptions i was put on. and it works better than any of the other ever did.plus my sinuses have cleared up,no more coughing,no voice loss, and as an extra plus no more hot flashes at night."
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[YEA] Joanie from Akron, Ohio writes: "My cousin's doctor recommended ACV for gout, she passed this website on to me, so I've only been using ACV for about 3 weeks now, and no migraines, no sinus headaches (northeast ohio weather horrible), allergy symptoms have all but disappeared, and FEWER HOT FLASHES (am 47), I don't understand why more physicians don't tell us about this miracle cure-all!"
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