Hot flashes and summer weather: How to beat the heat

The lowdown on why we experience hot flashes during perimenopause — along with triggers, treatments, and solutions (!!!)

By Emily Ornberg

August tends to bring in the hottest days of the year nationwide, which means it’s time to sweat. This can mean something a little extra for those of us who are blessed with hot flashes. One moment you’re cool as a cucumber, and wham! It’s as though someone lit a fuse, ignited a fire, or flipped on a furnace at your core. Before you know…