How to Treat Menopausal Hot Flashes with Homeopathic Remedies
Hot flashes affect more than one in two menopausal women. They cause flushing, sometimes sweating, and a sudden sensation of heat—sometimes even in the middle of winter.
Description of the Homeopathic Kit for Treating Hot Flashes
Hot flashesare a hallmark ofmenopause, but they can occur before menstruation stops completely. Most women experience a sudden wave of heat rising from the chest to the face, accompanied by hot or cold sweats and sometimes chills.
The frequency, intensity, and timing of hot flashes vary from woman to woman. Emotions, digestion, and temperature changes are undeniable contributing factors. The homeopathic kit takes these variations into account depending on the type of hot flashes. To alleviate menopause-relatedhot flashes, explore the benefits of homeopathic supplements as well as pollen-based remedies such as Sérélys for the relief of menopausal symptoms, which is also available at pharmacies.
•If hot flashes occur mainly at nightand are accompanied by sweating: Lachesis mutus (7 or 9 CH).
•Forfacialflushing(cheeks and ears): Belladonna 15CH
•When hot flashes are “explosive” and accompanied by palpitations: If there is a feeling of malaise or weakness and the hot flashes occur mainly in the morning: Sepia 9CH
Homeopathic treatment for hot flashes involvestaking 6 granules per day from the kit and 5 granules during hot flashes of the most appropriate homeopathic remedies until improvement is seen:
- Lachesis 9 CH: the go-to homeopathic remedy for menopause, especially when hot flashes occur day and night. Characteristic signs include: the woman can no longer tolerate tight clothing, is always too hot, becomes increasingly talkative, and never feels well.
- Sulfur 9 CH: indicated if hot flashes begin in the chest in cheerful women.
- Sepia 9 CH: recommended for asthenia, faintness, and dark circles under the eyes during hot flashes.
- Hyoscyamus niger 9 CH: indicated for hot flashes accompanied by irritability and aggression
- Belladonna 9 CH: Use if the face is red, hot, and covered in sweat.
Contents of the Menopause Homeopathy Kit
A minimum of 1 month of treatment is necessary to achieve lasting results.
This pack contains 10 tubes of granules: 2 tubes of Lachesis 9 CH granules, 2 tubes of Sulfur 9 CH granules, 2 tubes of Sepia 9 CH granules, 2 tubes of Hyoscyamus niger 9 CH granules, and 2 tubes of Belladonna 9 CH granules (1 month of treatment).
Homeopathic remedy kitsfor treating hot flashes in women consistofready-to-use combinations of homeopathic treatments. They are easy to use because they are designed to treat a specific problem. They come in various forms and are distributed by several manufacturers.
Depending on availability, we supply homeopathic remedies from Boiron, Ferrier, or Lehning-Rocal
Directions for Use of This Homeopathic Treatment
Homeopathic medications should preferably be taken between meals.
It is recommended to avoid strong flavors (such as mint or coffee).
Homeopathic remedy kitsare ready-to-use combinations of homeopathic treatments.
Let the granules dissolve under the tongue.
- Lachesis 9 CH: Take 2 granules 3 times a day.
- Sulfur 9 CH: Take 2 granules 3 times a day
- Sepia 9 CH: Take 2 granules 3 times a day
- Hyoscyamus niger 9 CH: Take 2 granules 3 times a day
- Belladonna 9 CH: Take 2 granules 3 times a day
Homeopathic remedies should preferably be taken between meals.
It is recommended to avoid having any strong flavors in your mouth (such as mint or coffee) and to let the granules dissolve under your tongue.
Properties of the homeopathic kit
- Lachesis 9 CH: This homeopathic remedy, derived from the venom of the Lachesis mutus snake, is used to treat various conditions and is available in 9 CH granules. It is primarily indicated for the treatment of psychological disorders and menstrual cycle disorders.
- Sulfur 9 CH: Derived from sulfur, the homeopathic remedy Sulfur is a general-purpose remedy that can treat conditions ranging from digestive disorders to skin conditions. Effective against hot flashes and breast discomfort in women, the Sulfur 9CH homeopathic remedy is, in the vast majority of cases, available in granule form.
- Sepia 9 CH: Derived from cuttlefish ink, Sepia officinalis is a homeopathic remedy recommended for women: it addresses certain pregnancy-related issues (nausea, vomiting, pregnancy mask) and gynecological conditions. As a maintenance treatment, it is very helpful during menopause. Sepia officinalis also treats skin conditions, hemorrhoids, recurrent cystitis, and chronic bronchitis.
- Hyoscyamus niger 9 CH: a homeopathic remedy prepared from the flowering black henbane plant. Hyoscyamus niger 9 CH in granule form is a homeopathic remedy used to soothe nervous disorders and relieve nighttime coughs.
- Belladonna 9 CH: a homeopathic remedy that is also suitable for treating hot flashes accompanied by facial flushing, palpitations, and profuse sweating.
Precautions
Due to the presence of lactose, this medication should not be used in cases of galactosemia, glucose-galactose malabsorption syndrome, or lactose deficiency.
- Do not consume astringent substances(coffee, tobacco, camphor, mint, and chamomile) within half an hour before taking the granules or globules. Use a mint-free toothpaste.
- For children: Forchildren under 6 years of age, dissolve the granules in 100 ml of water.
- Since the granules take a long time to dissolve, you should prepare the mixture in advance.
- For pregnant women:Homeopathic medicines have no chemical toxicity, no contraindications, no interactions with other medications, and no adverse effects related to the amount ingested.
- Store homeopathic medicines away from light, heat, moisture, and any sources of fumes or fragrances.
- What to do if there is no improvement within 24 hours: Certain conditions cannot be treated with homeopathy through self-medication alone. Their severity requires medical advice, which can be provided by a homeopathic or allopathic physician. This physician will determine whether your condition can be treated with homeopathy alone or if your treatment should be supplemented with allopathic medicine.
If your symptoms persist, consult your doctor or homeopath.
Your pharmacist’s advice for hot flashes
It is best to avoid anything that might trigger hot flashes: hot or spicy foods, alcohol, coffee, tea, sudden changes in temperature, very hot showers and baths, or saunas, which cause vasodilation on the skin’s surface and thus trigger hot flashes.
Homeopathy and Pregnancy
Homeopathic remedies have no chemical toxicity, no contraindications, no interactions with other medications, and no adverse effects related to the amount ingested. Pregnant women can use them without any known risk to themselves or their unborn child, but it is best to seek advice.
Frequency of Homeopathic Use
For acute conditions, it is recommended to take homeopathic remedies every hour until symptoms improve. Once symptoms improve, doses should be spaced out to 3 or 4 times a day, then gradually discontinued.
For chronic conditions, remedies in low dilutions (greater than 9CH) are taken 1 to 2 times a day, while constitutional remedies are taken once a week or even once a month. This decision is up to the homeopath.
To achieve lasting results, it is recommended to use this homeopathic remedy kit for a one-month treatment course.
Store homeopathic remedies away from light, heat, humidity, and any sources of fumes or fragrances.
If your symptoms persist, consult your doctor or homeopath.