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Apple Cider Vinegar Remedy for Hot Flashes

Home Remedy Ingredients

• Apple Cider Vinegar - 2 Teaspoons
• Water - 16 Oz

To steady your metabolism and reduce or eliminate hot flashes, mix 2 teaspoons of apple cider vinegar in 16 ounces of water that you’ll sip throughout the day. You will be keeping your pH in a constant, alkalized state by sipping this highly diluted dosage. Usually 1 or 2 tall glasses of this tonic are all you’ll need each day.

03/29/2013: Welshgirl from Dewinton, Alberta, Canada replies: "Thank you for your great advice on ACV. I have been suffering with hot flushes for a few months now and have not had any relif with the herbs I've tried. I shall go to my local healthshop and buy some today. I shall let you know how I get in in a week or so. warm wishes."

10/21/2012: T from Canon, Colorado replies: "I have found all of your insights to be wonderful. I started taking 2 Tbs of ACV with 1 Tbs of honey today and have not seen a difference yet. I had been taking HRT till my insurance company decided that I did not need it anymore and would not fill my presc. I am desperate and have tried all other things. I am grateful for this site and wish all luck on this horrible journey of menopause."

10/22/2012: Hashiaussie from Melbourne, Australia replies: "Try sage tea. I grow it and just pluck a few leaves every day and put them in hot water usually with green tea. It takes a few weeks but you will feel it kick in and the HFs will reduce. You could also try MACA - about a heaped teaspoon a day of good quality product. There is info for both of these supporting use for HFs. In general, Vitamin D daily makes a difference and all the oils - EPO, fish oil etc. You need phytoestrogens from food or if they are still bad, get some hormonal treatment. The HFs could also be due to a thyoid condition so get that checked. Taking plenty of magnesium will help your sleep. All these things have worked for me. The HFs do pass. I have tried the ACV off and on but I have not seen any impact on the flushes. Good luck with it."

10/22/2012: Timh from Louisville, Ky, Usa replies: "Actsup2: it seems as if your Liver/Gallbladder function is amiss. Try taking some Milk Thistle or "Milk Thistle Complex" or "Liver Complex". NOW Foods has a very comprehensive Liver Formula that has got lots of good reviews. The Amino Acid Methionine (which might be found in the Liver Formula) is recommended for women's hormonal issues as it supports Liver detox and Lipid Metabolism. An even more effective form of Methionine is SAM-e (but cost is much higher). Drinking Lemon Water is also effective in promoting "Bile Flow" or improved digestion (which seems to be your problem)."

10/22/2012: Carly from Seattle, Wa - USA replies: "Hi Actsup2 - Have you tried DIM?

Diindolylmethane (DIM) is a stable indole found in cruciferous vegetables which promotes a beneficial estrogen metabolism in both women and men.

Here is a link re DIM and Menopause.... I have been taking DIM for a couple of years now. I buy it at vitacost.com as they have the best prices I have found.

Here is a link, and good luck to you.

http://www.dimfaq.com/MenopauseResearchUpdate041808.pdf"

10/22/2012: Wayknow from Motown, Ca/ Usa replies: "Boron balances hormones in both males and females, as though it can 'sense' the direction needed. --T."

10/22/2012: Lisa from Jacksonville, Fl replies: "Hi! I had terrible problems with hot flashes, insomnia, vaginal dryness, yeast infections and on and on. I finally had my hormones tested (spit test) and use biodenticals. It is worth the money. Find a naturopath or a gyn that will test it. In the meantime, if it were me, I would buy progesterone, which is over the counter or online and start using that. Most of the time we have too much estrogen. Progesterone provides quick relief. It did for me."

10/22/2012: Tina from Houston, Usa replies: "I resolved hot flashes very quickly using good quality essential oils on the body.

1. Soak in sea salt baths once daily. Upto 20 mins of soak with atleast 1 lb sea salt in the water.

2. Take a shower with soap and water after this.

3. Dry off, and liberally apply lavender essential oil, or a combination of lavender, tea tree and rose oils (1:1:1) on your front and back solar plexus, heart, navel chakras. (Google to find a pic of these chakras so you understand locations).

4. Re-apply oils upto 4 times daily, and especially before bedtime and upon waking up.

This combination of oils (after salt baths) adds green and pink prana to the aura, and this in turn keeps the chakras in a normal size. This prevents the body from getting hot flashes.

Nothing has helped resolved my hormonal issues aka hot flashes like this protocol.

And please, find therapeutic grade essential oils, because this stuff gets ingested into the body, so quality is crucial.

Good luck, I KNOW you will be free of hot flashes after this. Tina"

10/22/2012: Waycool from Modesto, Ca/ Usa replies: "I love this! I don't have to go on hormones! Here is a quote on Boron/Borax -which might help you with hot flashes:

"Research has now shown that boron supplementation in postmenopausal women doubles the blood level of the most active form of oestrogen, 17-beta oestradiol, to the level found in women on oestrogen replacement therapy. Equally, the blood levels of testosterone more than doubled (7). With HRT there is a higher risk of breast or endometrial cancer which is not known to happen with hormones produced by the body as with borax supplementation." - health-science-spirit.com"

10/23/2012: Kathy from Ontario, Ca replies: "I've had good success with flaxseed. I just grind it up in a coffee grinder and I add about a Tablespoon a day to my food and the flashes have subsided."

10/24/2012: Waya from Motown, Ca/ Usa replies: "I just read that maca and boron are suggested to be used together for balancing hormones, even after menopause. Maca makes sure the estrogen is properly opposed by both progesterone and testosterone. Surprisingly, testosterone is in both males and females! What is even more surprising, is that these elements seem to know what to do, whether in a male or female body, and no matter how cattywhompus the hormone situation. Of course, if under doctors' care for hormone therapy, I would consult with them beforehand. --T."

10/28/2012: She from Richmond, Virginia, United States replies: "I totally understand!! I went off my hormone patch and progesterone as I just dont want to take synthetic hormones anymore! I drink apple cider vinegar with baking soda 3 xs a day and just started applying Clary Sage oil morning and night and that seems to help. This site is wonderful for all types of remedies. Good luck!!"

10/28/2012: Mmsg from Somewhere, Europe replies: "She, how do you apply the Clary Sage oil?"

10/29/2012: She from Richmond, Virginia, United States replies: "I apply it directly from the bottle usually around my lower abdomen where I use to put my hormone patch. Doesn't get rid of flashes but definitely helps!"

03/09/2013: Kimh from Eastlake, Ohio, Usa replies: "For quite a while I used Organic Alcohol Extract of Fenugreek Seed and also Extract of Wild Yam, twice a day and it really helped a lot. My sister passed from breast cancer so my doctor wouldnt give me any HRT but this helped a lot. Another doctor did give me Bioidentical hormones and that has helped the most but if I didnt have that, I'd be taking the fenugreek & wild yam extracts in water 2 x a day. I haven't tried the ACV but I plan to. I'd much rather take it than any hormones, bio-identical or not."

04/25/2013: Cooldaysahead from Pdx, Or replies: "You may consider trying a supplement derived from Siberian rhubarb plant, many women swear by it. It work almost instantly it is pricey, but worth it. My MD/ND gave it to me while I wait for the compunding e pharmacy to make my natural plant based bio-identical hormones."

09/08/2012: Mjlb from Boston, Ma - Massachusetts replies: "I wonder if apple cider or hard apple cider would work as well as apple cider vinegar?"

[YEA]  09/15/2012: Djuana from Sherrills Ford, North Carolina replies: "It would be great if it did work as well as ACV. If you to try it before I do please do share.

Four days ago I was feeling quite deperate, even though I had searched the internet for help with hot flases before I was suffering. I did not find ACV before. My hotflashes were coming about every two hours and lasting about 30 minutes. They were severe. After reading several testimonials, I got up went to the kitchen and looked to see if I even had any. Well as the powers that be are always lookin out for me there just happened to be a 1/2 gallon in the refridgerator.

I thanked God for the internet and ACV and took my first dose. They eased off immediately, only to disappear altogether by the next afternoon. Thanks everyone for sharing and good luck to you all. Keep spreading the word. Oh one more thing.... My legs feel better also and I havent had any feeling in three of my toes on my right foot for 3 to 4 years...... I can feel my toes the numbness is almost completely gone. Can I say the ACV made that happen???? I think so......"

09/21/2012: Vj212442 from Baltimore, Md replies: "Thank you ladies for your stories. I have been suffering for over 5 years and I was told that I had to ween myself off of my HRT. I have been on nervous about taking the HRT's because of the possible risks associated with Breast Cancer. So now that I have been off them for two months, I am having the flashes worse than ever. I don't sleep at night at all to the point of having the dr prescribe me a sleep aid. I am going to try the Viniger and Baking Soda mixture tonight. I will try it for a week and then report back to let you know who it goes.... Thanks for your help!"

10/03/2012: Citygirl27 from Richardson, Tx, Usa replies: "Made with fresh-pressed apples with only a coarse cheesecloth to keep out large chunks, not store bought, should help. Especially the closer it gets to vinegar-fly. Maine girl here, have pressed plenty of gallons of pure apple juice :) ."

06/14/2013: Paleojen from Huntsville, Al replies: "Apple Cider Vinegar has been known to cure a boat load of things expecially joint pain issues. I am in the middle of the night with hot flashes... Short, light but they wake me every 2 hours... The accumulated fatigue is horrible. I already have ACV organic and will give it a try... Keeping my fingers crossed."

06/15/2013: Liz from Boston, Massachusetts replies: "Have you tried Black Cohosh for your hot flashes? When I went through early menopause (I was only 42), my female M.D. Recommended it and I'll be darned - it worked!"

07/31/2012: Kellybee from Bluemont, Va. U.s.a. replies: "Love, Love, Love all that ACV helps with... Its cheap, simple, and yummy (I think! )... Wipes out headaches, heals stomache ulcers, tames hot flashes.... And the list goes on and on..... AMAZING! You know you can just see God up "there" shaking His head, saying, "People, people... Just drink the apple cider vineger!!!! " ;)"

[YEA]  07/31/2012: Denise from Tomkins Cove, Ny, Usa replies: "This is amazing! So simple and so effective. I'll be 50 soon and started having hot flashes about a year ago. Over the past month, they came much more often. Not terribly severe, but annoying and uncomfortable, especially when they happened throughout the night. As soon as I read this, I took 1 tablespoon of store-bought apple cider vinegar. It burned a bit going down for a few seconds, but was fine after that. Sometimes I take another tablespoon later in the evening. I always eat some food first. The miraculous results: no more hot flashes!!! Been taking it for over a week now... No hot flashes. It also fixed some mild heartburn I had started to experience. Yay!!!!! Try it... And spread the word!"

08/08/2012: Diane from Rochester, Ny replies: "Started using Apple cider vinegar supplement capsules as I hate the taste of Apple Cider Vinegar. Have been taking 3 in the morning and 3 at night. Hot flashes are practically gone."

07/18/2012: Noellesmom from Newburyport, Ma replies: "I have been using ACV for all kinds of remedies. I am 50 and had my last child at 45 yrs of age which caused a serge of hormones to go crazy! I had acne bumps on my face, my hair was falling out, I was constantly hungry. I found out about ACV at that time and it worked great! I don't like the taste, so I only use it for curbing my hunger when I really need to lose a few lbs. I have used it on my face to clear it up. Not pleasant at all! If you can stand some red on your face for awhile, it will clear it up. I also use it all the time for any kind of itch. I am starting the drinking again, I just pour a little in a tall glass. I don't use the baking soda, cannot understand why anyone would do that??? The vinegar is actually less acid than our stomach lining. I was told this by a holistic practitioner in our town. I am getting HF all day long and am hoping ACV will help."

07/19/2012: Bar7863 from Las Vegas, Nevada replies: "Well, on 49 birthday it hit, no warnings, period just stopped cold. So, on comes this sweating thing! I thought oh it's my blood sugar at first, maybe ate too much sugar, but nope.

I'm trying the apple cider vinegar also, just in water, no baking soda. I'm not sure it's working for me? But I have been searching on the web for help.

I also read that black cohosh, and ginseng are good for hot flashes(low estrogen). Wild Yam is good for moodiness, and depression and insomnia (low progesterone).

I also read about phytoestrogen, plant based estrogen, and apples was mentioned as a high phytoestrogen food? So, maybe that's why it's working for hot flashes?

Plus, AVC is good for candida, which many of us have and don't know it. Which I found to also cause sweating, but usually after eating something sugary. Good luck everyone, it's really tough going through this. There is some good articles on naturalnews. com also."

09/08/2012: Manasi from Auckland replies: "Thank you so much for posting your experience and I am trying it from today with ACV. I get hot flashes before my period and sometimes also other days. It is quite intense and leaves me very drained, so I am really looking forward to healing this imbalance.

This is a great website, thank you so much! Manasi"

02/19/2012: Kim from Melbourne, Australia replies: "Does anyone know if it's ok to take 2 tablespoons of ACV morning and night and should it be taken with baking soda? Also, does it need to be on an empty stomach?"

02/19/2012: Kristi from Ojai, Ca, USA replies: "I don't know if it is right or wrong but I am taking 2 tbls in the morning and then again after my evening meal. I find it hard to take on an empty stomach because it is so acidic. All I can say is that I have experienced a 75% decrease in the number and 90% decrease in the intensity of my hot flashes in the past 3 days that I have taken the AVC. I do take it w/ 1/4 teasp. of baking soda just to cut the acid a bit more. I don't know if it would have a greater effect if I took it differently, or if the baking soda reduces the effect -- that was the question I posted, but I am pretty darn happy!"

[SIDE EFFECTS]  02/25/2012: Maria from Yigo, Guam replies: "HELP! I've read so much about ACV and Baking Soda helping so many women for hot flashes but have not seen anyone post about this problem I'm having.

Tried the ACV and BS remedy yesterday evening. Two hours later I had severe itching on my torso area, under my breasts and under my arm pits. Didn't think at the time that maybe the ACV and BS might have something to do with it.

Before bedtime, I took another dose (2TBLSP ACV w/ 1/4 TSP BS in a glass of water). Woke up two hours later from the heat in my body AND severe itching on my hands and feet! It was driving me crazy! It's been an hour now since the itching woke me up and it's subsided a little. Has anyone had this experience?

I used to take ACV (organic, with the "mother") with honey all the time, twice a day, before my pre-menopausal symptoms and never had a problem w/ it.

Hoping to get some responses out there!"

[YEA]  03/02/2012: Ann from Gainesville, Fl replies: "I was taking the store brand of apple cider vinegar for hot flashes. It was working very well. Then, I switched to the organic brand with "mother" in it because of testimonies I had read on the importance of using the raw organic ACV. Immediately, my stomach gurgled, churned, and I had terrible diarrhea. I stuck with it for a few days figuring it was just detox. Finally, not being able to stand it anymore, I switched back to the store brand that is filtered, and I am well again. Either way, my hot flashes go away. I take 1 tablespoon of ACV with 1/4 tsp. Baking soda mixed into about 1/2 cup water. It works perfectly!"

03/10/2012: Nevrsetl4less from Seymour, Tx, Usa replies: "I cannot even begin to tell you how happy I am to learn that I am not the only woman with severe, constant hot flashes. Dr's only want you to take a pill or patch and I've tried them all with NO relief. Since there is a family history of cancer I just figured I was doomed to having them forever. It's been 19 years of constant hot flashes day and night, major weight gain, and too many other symptoms to list. My husband even gave up and sleeps in another room because of his lack of sleep. I immediately ordered the ACV with Mother and started it this am. Just knowing I am not alone, and hearing all my symptoms from others makes me at least feel better to know I am not crazy. I'll check back often and keep y'all posted."

[YEA]  03/22/2012: Nevrsetl4less from Seymour, Tx Usa replies: "Just thought I'd let you know it's only been 12 days and the relief started @ day 1 and now I'm only having an occasional hotflash. Cannot tell you how happy I am to have learned about this site and ACV. Thank you so much.. Life is good again."

[YEA]  06/01/2012: Kim from Louisville, Ky replies: "YEA!!!!!!!! I was soooo happy to find this site! I have suffered from hot flashes for over 3 years now and had gotten to the point that I was having one several times an hour. I began taking 2 tsps organic raw ACV mixed with water and organic stevia extract in the morning and evening about a week ago. I can't stand the smell or taste of vinegar, but was at wit's end, so I tried it. With the stevia, it is tolerable. I am now down to approximately 1 hot flash a day!!!!!!!! Wow Wow Wow Wow. Thank you ladies for the info, I am forever grateful."

06/22/2012: Clare from Portsmouth, Nh, Usa replies: "Wow, ladies, THANK YOU for sharing your personal stories and remedies. The information here was so incredibly useful. I plan to start tomorrow and will let you know how it goes!!!"

07/25/2012: Sonia from Raleigh, Nc 27606 replies: "I just found this site today and am very encourage by what I have read thus far. I have been having hot flushes for several years and they range from mild to severe. I have like many people tried all kinds of remedies including HRT, which I never felt was a good idea to use long term because of the side effects. I am excited to try the ACV, but keeping hearing about the Mother. What does this refer to?

Thanks for the site. I will let you know how I feel in a couple of days."

07/26/2012: Penny from Ocala, Florida replies: "From the mother, means non-pasteurized, fermented twice, thus producing enzymes and life giving nutrients. It's natural apple cider vinegar. It will have sediment floating on the bottom, so you will need to shake it up before using."

09/29/2012: Petie910 from Jacksonville, North Carolina replies: "I had terrible night sweats for about 3 months and was very irritable during the day due to little sleep. I tried this remedy first with regular apple cider vinegar without results. It took about 5 days on the Mother kind and WOW I sleep like a baby. I also take estroven nighttime and I believe this combo is a winner. Try both you have nothing to lose."

[YEA]  02/17/2012: Kristi from Ojai, Ca replies: "Unbelievable! I have tried all sorts of remedies, prescription and natural, acupuncture, etc. , with not much relief. The bioidentical estrogen patch worked for the hot flashes but made me so irritable I was unfit to live with!

I tried the ACV last night and this morning and I have had only a few very mild hot flashes since the first dosage -- perhaps 5 total all day when I was having that many in a single hour! I have been carrying a small towel with me for the past year!

What is it in the ACV that works? It is made less effective by alkaline water (to neutralize the acid a bit -- hard on the stomach! )? Is that what the baking soda does which I was reading about?

Very curious and very grateful! I hope it lasts!"

06/14/2012: Kat from Anacortes, Wa replies: "I am so glad I found this site! I had Cushing's Disease and had brain (pituitary) surgery in Oct '09 where they had to remove about half of my pituitary along with the tumor causing Cushing's (yea! I'm healed!! ) but left me in instant menopause. The hot flashes are horrible! To answer question on ACV being hard on stomach... You should be fine. BS will help with acidity but if you have any issues with acid reflux ACV is a natural remedy for that as well. The added acid actually signals your stomach to balance it with more alkaline which cures acid reflux. Works well with lemon or lime water, too. I wonder if lemon or lime water works with hot flashes???"

10/13/2012: Dana from Langley, Bc replies: "Lemon water does not work for hot flashes, I drink many cups of hot lemon water every day and have lots of hot flashes. I'm going to try the acv!"

12/22/2011: 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."

02/24/2012: Jakztx from Austin, Tx replies: "Has anyone tried the tablets? Just wondering if they're as effective as the liquid."

[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!"

02/12/2012: Lucy from Vic, Australia replies: "Hi Smith, Yes it took me a while as well to connect all the symptoms I've been having for the last 10 years ago coming up to my last period, which was approx 3 months ago. I too have been having awful hot flushes approx 1 every 40 minutes, all day and all night. It's killing me. But yes, back to all the problems leading up to meno... The urinary urgency, the feeling of ants crawling on me, the crashing fatigue, the insomnia, the horrible sadness... its ALL RELATED!!! When will it end ladies?? I'm suffering with you."

02/12/2012: Liz from Adelaide, Sa replies: "This works for me.. No sugar, avoid processed food. Give it a try, just for 2 days and you will see a difference"

08/18/2011: 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! "

09/17/2012: Marina from Vineyard Haven, Ma replies: "2-3 tablespoons ACV, a teaspoon or two of blackstrap molasses with some baking soda to add a fizz... Sounds yummy, and an uninterrupted night's sleep sounds even better!!!! Sure hope it works: I'm getting worn out, and it's only been going on for a month or so. Glad I found this site."