How To Cope With Hot Flashes

5. Flaxseeds

Flaxseeds contain an excellent source of lignans, which have been shown to reduce hot flashes. According to Mayo Clinic researchers, twenty-nine women who ate approximately 1.5 ounces of flaxseed a day for six weeks reduced the average number of hot flashes by fifty-seven percent. The women reported having a better overall mood, less muscle, and joint pain, less sweating and fewer chills. Flaxseed is also an excellent source of fiber and omega fatty acids to support brain and digestive health.