Think menopause and ‘hot flashes’ are likely the first thing that come to mind.  They are the bane of many a menopausal woman.  In fact, managing them is a big reason many women turn to hormone replacement therapy of one kind or another.

In this article, Carol Leonard, a long time midwife and women’s health advocate, likens HRT for hot flashes to launching nuclear weapons to settle a neighborhood dispute.  And, she offers a number of herbal remedies for those of us suffering from these pesky symptoms.  What’s to lose by giving them a try before going to a more serious arsenal?