If you've been suffering from hot flashes as part of the fun of menopause, you've probably read up on and been told by your doctor about various supplements and homeopathic products you can try to ease the symptoms. But what about products you can buy for your home to make hot flashes easier to deal with? We're looking at several of the most promising options.
Tea brewers
You can go with your typical kettle, or choose something fancier to brew sage tea, which has shown promise in helping to control hot flashes. "According to Ellen Phillips, author of ‘Everything You Need to Know About Menopause,' you may reduce the symptoms of hot flashes by preparing and drinking sage tea," said LIVESTRONG. "Sage contains flavonoids, volatile oils and tannins. These medicinal properties have an anti-inflammatory, anti-spasmodic and astringent properties that may be helpful for treating hot flashes."
Yoga mat
Not only is yoga good for strength and flexibility, but it can also be beneficial if you're dealing with the discomfort of menopause or pre-menopause. "It's time to jump on the mindfulness wagon if you haven't already," said Healthline. "Mindful deep breathing such as that practiced during yoga and meditation has a proven calming effect on the mind and can ease menopausal anxiety and hot flashes. As soon as you feel a hot flash coming on, prepare. Begin by inhaling through your nose to the count of four. Hold your breath for seven counts. Then, exhale completely through your mouth to a count of eight. This is one breath. Try to complete this cycle two more times."
When choosing a yoga mat, look beyond the price for something that will give you the comfort and support you need. "The Manduka ProLite Yoga Mat is the best with its closed-cell surface that keeps out sweat and its dotted texture that keeps your hands and feet from slipping out of position during downward facing dog," said Business Insider.
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Bamboo bedding
They're not called night sweats by accident. While hot flashes can hit any time, they can be especially frustrating at night because they keep you awake or cause you to wake up drenched in sweat throughout the night. New sheets may help.
"Fabrics made from bamboo aren't just softer and much better for those with allergies - they're also way more lightweight and cooling," said Bustle. "These bamboo four piece silky soft bed sheets are super durable, but feel silky smooth against your skin at night." Amazon also has a bamboo memory foam cooling pillow that "is one of the coolest pillows you'll ever own. Not only is it hypoallergenic and extremely comfortable, but the outer fabric keeps your head and neck from overheating all night long. It's got shredded memory foam inside that contours to your body, and it's great for side, back, or stomach sleepers. Reviewers say it feels like a cloud, and it's as light, cool, and airy as one, too."
Bedjet
If your bedding isn't doing the trick, it may be time to attack the bed itself. Bedjet is a product that uses patented technology to send "a gentle and quiet stream of air directly into your bed." It can cool and warm, not that the latter matters much. "Cooling mode power ventilates your bed, using room temperature air to wick out body heat and body moisture nearly instantly," and is "felt within 10 seconds," they said. It can also be programmed "for every hour of the night" and even includes a wake-up setting.
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A great fan
A ceiling fan can keep the air moving in the bedroom, which can help it to feel cooler but may not be much help in preventing a hot flash. A personal fan may not keep the overheating away easier, but it may help you cool back down when one hits. The Spruce likes this Vornado 660 Whole Room Air Circulator, which is "is ideal for keeping air circulating in a medium-size room." Bustle sings the praises of the Boomer professional bladeless fan, which they say "is a great solution to hot and muggy nights, as it creates a strong airflow without any blades at all, ensuring a safe and comfortable sleep. It makes minimal noise and sits right on your bedside table to create a constant source of airflow in your bedroom. Reviewers love that it's effective, sleek-looking, and keeps them cool without any irritating noises."