If I keep a small fan blowing on me I usually don't wake up to night sweats. That also seems to help me sleep through the night. I haven't slept 8 hours each night for a few years, but 6-7 is good for me :D:D:D
I ate soy products and it really helped a lot when the hot flashes first hit. They also helped keep my weight down. If I eat too much sugar/white processed flour products over a couple of days, they will come back with a vengeance for a day or so. More stress than normal brought them on, as well as extra strenuous exercise.
I was happy when I found a healthy balance of diet, fans, and as mentioned breathable clothing and bedding to be a great alternative to pills. My BFF however, tried the same things and they did not work at all for her... So I guess it is a trial and error to see what works best for YOU. :wink:
For a few months I carried a hand held battery operated fan around with me, EVERYWHERE LMBO and an extra 8 pk of batteries in my purse!!!