Hot Flashes and Night Sweats

There are many reasons for hot flashes and night sweats but the first thing to look at is how much water is being consumed during the day, since quite often a major contributing factor is dehydration. Beverages other than water don't count. The body is mostly water and unless we replenish our supply on a regular basis, it is like running a car without enough coolant in the radiator. It causes over heating. A good rule of thumb is to try to consume at least 8 eight ounce glasses of water through out the day, or more, depending on activity level.  
                   
                                                            Health & Happiness,
                                                                    Nancy Burton, L.Ac.