Dressing in layers is very important in case you wish to stop hot flashes. There are many newer fabrics which will wick the perspiration away from your skin. Capri pants, no stockings as well as loose fitting clothes are quite helpful in letting air circulate in order to keep you cool.

Deep breathing techniques can stop hot flashes or make them milder. Teach yourself to start on slow, deep breaths as soon as you feel a hot flash coming on. Expanding your rib cage can help to trigger the parasympathetic nervous system. This will calm you down, regulate temperature and provide menopausal relief. Yoga breathing or Pilates breathing can be very useful during the stress and embarrassment of a hot flash.

Keep your environment as cool as possible in order to stop hot flashes. Open the windows, as well as use the air conditioner or fan. Keeping your indoor cool will help your body temperature to stay on the low side. Try to keep your inner temperature as constant as possible.

Stay away from hot outdoor places as much as possible in order to stop hot flashes. Avoid sunbathe, hot tubs, as well as stay off hot asphalt. Find cool spots with a relatively constant temperature in order to get menopausal relief.

Ensure that you get plenty of water during the day. In case you are prone to hot flashes, it is very important. Keep a glass of water near you all day long, and refill it quite often. Get 48 ounces of water a day, in order to keep you from overheating.