Natural health: How can I control my hot flushes? 

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I'm in my late 40s and have started to get hot flushes, usually after I've eaten. I'm taking a sage tincture which I find helpful. Is there anything else I can do?

Sage (Salvia officinalis) is at the top of my list for treating hot flushes and excessive sweating. The worst part about hot flushes is that they typically occur at night, which disrupts sleep, triggering a catch-22 situation where the sleep disturbances can contribute to further hot flushes.