Menopausal Hot Flashes

Question: Is there a safe way to treat menopausal hot flashes? – C. S. – Topeka, KS Answer:   There are a number of approaches to reduce hot flashes, but the most simple, inexpensive and least complicated is to do regular meditation.  In other words, get your stress levels down every day.  Another technique is electro acupuncture.  You can purchase your own electro acupuncture devise and learn how and where to apply it. Both of these techniques have been proven effective in studies.  A 2007 study at University Hospital in Linkoping, Sweden found that both techniques, when used together, provided a significant reduction in hot flashes, as compared to the placebo group.