Menopause and the dreaded hot flashes--it's almost impossible to think of one without the other. Hot flashes are probably the first symptom we think of when we think of menopause or perimenopause (the years before menopause). Whether you already experience hot flashes, or you are still waiting for your turn, here are ten tips that can help reduce the severity of hot flashes when they happen to you:

1. Research suggests that Soy may have some benefit for reducing the severity of hot flashes and other symptoms of menopause