Hot flushes, or commonly known as hot flashes are one of the most prominent symptoms of women who are experiencing premenopause and menopause. Hot flashes give a quick rush of warmth, and rapid heartbeat, which both are usually accompanied by perspiration on the face, neck and chest areas of women.
What causes hot flashes?
Once a woman enters the first stages of menopause, her body is dealing with drastic changes with hormones, primarily the drop in oestrogen levels. In addition to this hormonal change, as women age, their bodies ability to properly regulate their body temperature decreases. Hot flashes occur when a women's blood vessels near the surface of the skin dilate, in efforts to cool down. These hormonal changes are a direct result
