Over 10 years ago I began experiencing frequent hot flashes during work and even more frequent night sweats. I would sleep about 30 minutes before the next one would begin and it felt like my bedding was on fire. I was pretty much opposed to prescription drug based hrt from all of my reading and prefer to stay with natural healing remedies unless I have absolutely no other choice. My doctors weren't schooled in anything except prescription drugs and more than once I walked out of their offices feeling like they weren't listening to me.