A hot flash is a sudden and intense feeling of heat that is felt in the upper part of the body, like the face, chest, and neck. An episode of a hot flash can last for between one to five minutes, or occur multiple times in an hour. In some cases, it occurs less frequently, (like a few times a week or month) while some experience it daily. Heated sensation may be accompanied by redness of the face, night sweats, increased heartbeat and, sometimes, a tingling sensation in the fingers. These symptoms are very commonly noted in menopausal and peri-menopausal women, however hot flashes may occur from several other causes as well. Hot flashes usually occur in women between the age group of 40-55 years. Some females also experience these during their regular cycles. They tend to occur more during night and tend to affect sleep.
Homeopathy works magnificently in managing various complaints occurring during menopause. It offers a natural solution for hot flashes. With the help of natural homeopathic medicines, hot flashes can be reduced remarkably, thereby improving the quality of life. Homeopathic medicines gradually reduce the intensity and frequency of hot flashes by balancing the hormones in the body. Conventional mode recommends hormone therapy, anti-depressants and anti-seizure medicines to treat hot flashes, which have side effects. It is a well-known fact that homeopathy has zero side effects. Homeopathic medicines can only help cases of heat flashes and can never harm.
Besides, heat flashes homeopathy offers a great help in managing other associated complaints of menopause. Homeopathy helps to manage problems of menopause both on physical and emotional levels. Homeopathy can wonderfully address issues like headache, weight gain, hair fall, depression, facial hair, low mood, vaginal dryness during menopause.
Homeopathy is a symptom-based healing science whereby medicines are prescribed individually for every case as per the characteristic symptoms. So, guidance from an expert homeopath is required and self-medication should be avoided as the recommendation of medicine differs from case to case. Homeopathic treatment followed under the guidance of a homeopathic doctor for the recommended period can yield excellent results.
Homeopathy is a great choice of treatment method for managing heat flashes during menopause safely. Homeopathy is a natural system of medicine in which homeopathic medicines are prepared from naturally occurring substances hence are totally safe to use. Homeopathic remedies are devoid of any chemicals.
Top 7 Homeopathic Medicines for Hot flashes
The most prominently indicated homeopathic medicines for hot flashes during menopause include medicines like Sepia, Amylenum Nitrosum, Lachesis, Sulphur, Glonoine, Sulphuric Acid and Pulsatilla.
1. Sepia – For Hot Flashes With Weakness
Sepia is a medicine indicated for hot flashes in a female during the menopausal period. Sweat accompanies the episodes of hot flashes. Another fundamental indicative feature of Sepia is that there is marked weakness with a tendency to faint (along with hot flashes). There is a lack of energy with a feeling of fatigue. It is very helpful for several ailments arising during climacteric/menopausal period and is suitable for females who are emotionally very sensitive and can become easily nervous.
When to use Sepia?
Sepia is a wonderful medicine to manage hot flashes during menopause attended with excessive weakness.
How to use Sepia?
It is usually used in 30C potency and initially it can be taken once a day.
2. Amylenum Nitrosum – For Hot flashes With Excessive Sweat
Amylenum Nitrosum is a remedy for hot flashes where there is sweating with hot flashes. Its sphere of action is on the vasomotor nerves which affect the arteries and capillaries (causing their dilatation). Therefore, it is one of the top remedies for hot flashes. Hot flashes which are followed by an episode of drenching sweats are a marked feature of this remedy. One may also experience headaches along with hot flashes. There is a prominent flushing of the face. Episodes of hot flashes are usually followed by a period of coldness and pallor (paleness). There can be a throbbing sensation in the whole body during the hot flashes.
When to use Amylenum Nitrosum?
This medicine can be considered when heat flashes are accompanied with intense sweating and flushing of face.
How to use Amylenum Nitrosum?
It works most wonderfully in 30C potency that can be taken once a day.
3. Lachesis – For Hot Flashes With Palpitation And Headache
Lachesis is well suited to females during or around the menopause phase. It is helpful for hot flashes which are accompanied by palpitation, headaches, and a feeling of fainting. One may also have hot perspiration along with the hot flashes. Hot flashes are also felt at the top of the head (vertex area). The flashes usually occur on falling asleep or on waking up but generally occur at night. There is an overall feeling of congestion in the head causing congestive headaches. The palpitations get worse in a warm room or during the morning hours after waking up. One cannot tolerate tight clothing, especially around the waist area.
When to use Lachesis?
This medicine is suggested for heat flashes attended with palpitations, headaches and intolerance to tight clothing mainly around the waist.
How to use Lachesis?
Its use is mainly recommended in 30 C potency in infrequent doses. One dose of Lachesis 30C can be used once a week or once fortnightly as per the intensity of the symptoms.
4. Sulphur – For Hot Flashes With Heat Sensation In Whole Body
Sulphur is a remedy for frequent episodes of hot flashes with a sensation of heat in the entire body. One may also experience a sensation of emptiness in the stomach during an episode. Another indicative feature to use sulphur is profuse sweats at night, especially in the neck area and the back of the head (occipital area).
When to use Sulphur?
This medicine is well indicated to manage hot flashes with heated sensation in the entire body. Excessive sweating at night also accompanies it.
How to use Sulphur?
It can be used in different potencies from low to high as per severity of the complaint. Initially it is advised to use Sulphur in 30 C potency once a day.
5. Glonoine – For Hot Flashes That Are Frequent And Sudden
Glonoine is also among the important remedies for hot flashes during menopause. It is indicated for sudden onset of hot flashes. This is accompanied with pressure in the head, nausea and vertigo. One feels loss of senses, dizzy and light headed. It is also indicated in cases where there is a flushing of heat in the head. The hot flashes occur daily, and there are frequent episodes during a day. Complaints are worse after sun exposure.
When to use Glonoine?
It is the best choice of medicine to manage hot flashes that begin suddenly along with pressure in the head, nausea and vertigo. There is worsening of complaints from exposure to sun.
How to use Glonoine?
It is advised to take Glonoine 30C once or twice a day depending on the severity of the symptoms.
6. Sulphuric Acid – For Hot Flashes With Trembling
Sulphuric Acid is indicated for hot flashes during climacteric (menopausal) period with feeling of tremors all over the body. There is marked weakness and debility during menopause. There is a lot of restlessness with a sense of wanting to do everything hurriedly. There are palpitations without any anxiety or fear.
When to use Sulphuric Acid?
This medicine can be selected to manage heat flashes during menopause when trembling occurs all over the body.
How to use Sulphuric Acid?
This medicine can be used once a day in 30C potency.
7. Pulsatilla – For Hot Flashes Followed By Chilliness
Pulsatilla is of great use for cases of hot flashes where the person experiences a spell of chilliness following a hot flash. Hot flashes are worse in a closed room. Profuse sweating on the face and scalp especially at night, flushes of heat with redness of the face, hot flashes with mood swings and depression during menopause are other associated symptoms. The person is very irritable and tends to weep. She may also be very sensitive and cry easily. Generally, the woman tends to overall feel better in the open air.
When to use Pulsatilla?
Pulsatilla is a natural medicine to help cases of hot flashes during menopause where a chill is felt after an episode of hot flash.
How to use Pulsatilla?
In the beginning, it is suggested to use it in 30C potency once to thrice a day, but for high potencies like 200 C or more, consultation with a homeopathic physician is advised.
Causes of Hot Flashes
There is no specific cause given as to why hot flashes occur, but there are various theories which explain their occurrence. About 60-70% of all women experience it during their menopause. However, it is not mandatory that every female will have it during menopause. Given below are the various factors which are related to cause hot flashes:
A Drop in the Estrogen Levels
Before menopause, the hormone estrogen is present in the body in the form of estradiol (released by the ovaries). During and after menopause there is a drop in the estrogen levels. This decrease in the levels affects the hypothalamus (thermostat of the body), which regulates the body’s temperature. Reducing one’s ability to tolerate heat makes her more vulnerable to experiencing hot flashes.
An increase of Thyroid Hormone (Hyperthyroidism)
An increase in thyroid levels increases the metabolic rate of the body. This increase in metabolism leads to hot flashes and excessive sweating.
Anti-depressants and Other Medications
Certain drugs like anti-depressants and anti-hypertensive medications also cause hot flashes in many cases. The onset of hot flashes is noted after the use of either of the drugs. In these cases, substituting the medicine or reducing the dosage can help reduce hot flashes.
Stress, Anxiety, and the Production of Adrenaline
During stress or anxiety, the body increases the production of adrenaline. This excess of adrenaline can cause hot flashes or a general increase in body temperature. The body feels hot, and this can be associated with the symptoms of palpitations and increased sweating.
The factors that can trigger hot flashes during menopause include smoking, obesity, alcohol, exposure to hot temperature, wearing tight clothes, stress, anxiety and excessive intake of caffeine.
I am 47 yrs old. I have this blotted feeling in my tummy which is very irritating. Lots of gas too.
earlier my periods were very punctual but for the last 6 months i get them once in 2+ months.
please advice.
Hello Dr. Sharma,
I have 63 yrs. life experience. Due to having been a Yoga teacher for 20 years, I’m in good condition except for low thyroid (life long) and prolapsing uterus with 1/2″ protrusion, which comes and goes throughout the day.
My diet is 100% pure and natural. I cook many Indian dishes at home because of the wonderful healing spices.
I noticed my uterus dropping at the onset of menopause. I still ovulate every month, and have been missing menstrual cycles on and off for years.
I’ve done my own research, and have discovered Sepia 100C to be taken in 3 pellets 3X day.
Would you agree with these directions for my specific conditions?
Thanks and Blessings!
Elisha
Hi, I’m at 57 y old female and have urogenital atrophy. Will Sepia help me with this. I am not on HRT and I need some sort of replacement. My Dr. said there is nothing they can give me other than hormone creams, and oral. The medical field has medications for erectial dysfuntion for men testosterone replacement and nothing for women with this problem who either can’t or would rather not take hormones, it’s awful and there have been clinical studies done with positive results and nothings been done. Your help is much needed. Thanks in advance Terri
Hi, dr. Sharma.
I’ m 48 y women. One year ago was diagnosed estrogen positive breast cancer. I am done with my surgery ( lumpectomy), radiation and chemo. Now I am taking tamoxifen and have terrible hot flashes. My friend told me that sepia can help. She takes it for menopause symptoms and it works. But I am not sure if it is good for me ( worry about estrogen).
I would be very grateful if you could help me.
Thank you. Tamara
I am 46 yrs. old, 5′ tall and 105 lbs. with a history of fibroids & cysts. I was a gymnast so I didn’t begin menses until I was 17, and I was never regular. Typical cycle was 6-7 weeks. I had a hysterectomy 10years ago due to a massive fibroid (over 2 lbs). I did take birth control pills for 2 years thinking they were “safe.” Periods were irregular before and after takingbthe pill.
I have 2 grown children ages 22 and 20. Since the children came along, my sex drive has decreased over the years to nothing. I have done a ton of reading and am considering taking sepia but wasn’t sure the concentration or the dosage.
I started with SEPIA.
WHY only 2x per week
and not 1 every day???
Hello Doctor,
my dad is suffering from lower backache n it moves to left leg also with numbness and tingling sensation in lower leg n foot. He couldn’t walk , sit n stand for more than 5 or 10mins. He is suffering from this pain since 6 months. Now its worsen than before. Allopathy seems not much effective in treating this pain as it gives relief for short time only. What do u suggest for him?
Inget sad every time i take sepia 200 over the lastmfew weeks. Deos that mean i am proving and should chose another one for menopausal problems.
Hi Dr. Sharma,
I am experiencing hot flashes, neck tension and vaginal dryness with Menopause. Mostly have hot flashes as soon as I lie down and wake in the night with one and as soon as I move in the morning. Research is showing sepia could help. What dosage should I take? Thanks for the help!
Hi Dr. Sharma
I was diagnosed with mercury poisoning at the onset of menopause. I am told that I smell like hormonal imbalance, a malodorous perfume smell that can overtake an entire room. I also have hair loss. Do you think Sepia would be the proper remedy for this condition?
Thank you
Robin Peagler
Dr Sharma
Hi
I am 44 year old woman I was bleeding since 4 months in between DnE have done. As per doctor advise my Utrus walls were much thick.but it couldn’t stops my bleeding process kindly don’t keep my letter is ur history so any one could read me.plz let me know what medicine works other then Sepia and what number I was have herbal medicine by herbs doctor but it is not stopping my periods plz do help me I am tired now my hemoglobin is normal 11.10 so please prescribe an accurate medicine for me.
Thanks
Menopausal, not had a period for 18 months, have only hot flushes in the night and do not sleep well. Heard sepia could help?
Hello Dr Sharma,
I had breast cancer in 2010, lumpectomy was done, followed by chymo and radiation. Now I am on arimidex 1 mg. I get very strong hot flashes, my oncologist tried many meds but nothing worked. My daughter told me that her friends’s mom had breast cancer and now she’s using Sepia and she felt better but the question is, how can I make sure it’s good for me? I am experiencing herniated disc leading to sciatica in my right leg and ulnar nerve damage in my left hand. therefore, Iam taking Gabapentin, Celebrex, Bacloven, for pain killer I take oxycodone 1 every 6 hours. So with all thoses meds can I still take the Sepia ? if yes, what is the dosage required?
Btw, I am 54 years old
Thx for your patience and your help, have a wonderful and healty life
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Dr!
My daughter 13.5 yr old, she face lots of pain during manstrual period.
Specially first 2 days. what medicine do you suggest to get releif.
thnx
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age-27, loose vagina,dryness of vagina at the time of sex and body sensation is nill;
my wife is now very cool she have no sexual desire at all i am very sad pls suggest me
Hi Doc
I have just started to take sepia for my menopausal symptoms. How long do I take this for?.
Regards
Anne
Hi Doc,
Anything I have turns immediately into gas(flatulence)and i have this urge to use the washroom & in case I supress it-I get “sinking ‘ feeling.And the urging is most of the time effectual.Hre I must mention that my digestion is good.I am 51years of age .I thnk I am undergoing the menopausal phase.I get severe hunger pangs & have to eat immediately or else i feel terribly weak as if i would collapse.I have stopped going out coz of my gas problem & irritable bowel syndrome.Initialy the sinking sensation came several times in a day.But after having Lachasis I improved a lot but the flatulence & IBS still troubles me.Now i am taking pulsatila-30 & sepia-30 altrnatively along with Razo-D(for gas),Inderal(beta blocker) & Buspin.
I would be very grateful if u cud help my gas problem.
Thanks
madhu
Have not noticed anything yet? i am taking sepia 6c(125 tablets) one week,
How long before i notice anything?