Some women experience emotional ups and downs symptoms, pain, nausea, back pain and cramping during each monthly cycle. About a week after ovulation and just before mensturation begins, a woman's hormone levels drop significantly. Mood-regulating chemicals in the brain like serotonin also drop,
Herbs can help alleviate both physical and emotional strain you may experience during monthly cycle; much better than having to take synthetic pill like codenine, and aspirin that eventually lead to other problems.
About a week prior to your period, begin taking a teaspoon of the tincture of meadowsweet, yarrow (Achillea Milliefolium), cohosh or feverfew in a little water daily.---3cups.
If you're experiencing irriegular monthly cycle-----meaning it does not occur on a regular basis; some herbs may be helpful to balance your hormones. Vitex, also known as chaste berry is helpful for most women because it regulates the pitutiary gland to increase progesterone production from the ovaries. It can also help balance other hormones to help ease the menstural cycle. Chaste berry (vitex) can be taken in capsule form or taken in a tincture form (2 to 3 drops) first thing in the morning before breakfast.
Hormone balancing herbs
Another thing is Amenorrhea, a severe PMS symptom or the absence of a menstrual period in a woman of reproductive age). This can be as a result of many factors like excessive stress, extreme weight loss, health condition or just plain too much exercise, transient changes in hormonal levels, stress, and illness, as well as external or environmental factors. "Missing one menstrual period is rarely a sign of a serious problem or an underlying medical condition, but amenorrhea of longer duration may signal the presence of a disease or chronic condition. Women athletes who reduce total body fat to a low level produce less estrogen and experience increase of testosterone". And this can cause a temporary irregularity or stop of your monthly cycle. If this happens, don't panick, instead try to reduce the amount of exercise you do, try using hormone balancing herbs, eat protein/vitamin meals and see if your cycle returns to normal but in-case it does not, i would seek advice from a qualified naturopathic practitioner to help check and guide you to balance.
If you are experiencing fatigue or anemia due to blood loss during monthly cycle; if you notice your skin is pale, nails are chipped, cycle is flowing pale pink----------it could mean that you are deficient in either iron, folic acid, protein, vitamin B12, B complex, pantothenic acid, pyridoxine, riboflavin, copper, thiamine, vitamin A, Vitamin E or a combination of other factors that is beyond my scope. However, having experienced many of these symptoms myself, i would recommend a holisitic regimen that includes diet modification (eating leafy greens like kale, lentil bean soup, tofu, mini sweet bell peppers, almonds or non gmo almond milk etc), take supirulina supplement and daily vitamins ( iron, folic acid, protein, vitamin B12, B complex, pantothenic acid, pyridoxine, riboflavin, copper, thiamine, vitamin A, Vitamin E and other), and prepare your meals with digestion enhancing foods like cabbage, sea kelp/seaweed, herbs like sweet basil, fennel or even warm ginger tea to help with circulation thereby reducing cramps and indigestion.
I have serious pain during my cycle, sharp pain that drove me to take codenine i had left over from my last dentist visit but after two usage, i wanted something more dependable without adverse effects, less synthetic i could use to stabilize the symptoms. So i stopped using aspirin, codenine, allieve completely, and i started taking chaste berry (vitex) the week before the cycle begins, Then the minute i feel pain during monthly cycle, i would avoid exposing my body to extreme cold condition because more cold makes cramp worse, i would drink some filtered zen water and eat some pineapple and fall asleep or take a few walks around the house or down the street with my dog and a few minutes later, i would feel a relief.......it amazed me how well pineapple worked to relieve me from this pain, so i became curious and began to search what could be the cause or why is it that everytime i eat pineapple the pain stops.
What i found out is:
"Fresh pineapple contains bromelain, an enzyme and pineapple is an anti-inflammatory fruit. some research suggest that it may reduce the risk of blood clots, thereby lowering the risk for heart attack and stroke. This is difficult to explain, since bromelain is a protein and such proteins are readily broken down in the digestive tract. Topically applied bromelain may help control tissue swelling and inflammation associated with arthritis, strains, and sprains (avoid using pineapple topically if you notice any skin irritation).
Also, Supplement containing, bromelain, wild yam and black cohosh is also helpful. Nature's way for women..........
Other useful tips for cramps and monthly care:
Get rid of toxic pads and panty liners; opt for more organic "fragrance free" and chlorine free pads like kotex, natracare pad, seventh generation chlorine free pads, Panty liners.
Adding to this:
Also if you are having problem sleeping during monthly cycle try to remove the aggressive people, music, turn off computer once you are in bed, reduce the light in your room....use a dim table lamp for a little illumination, use eating a bowl of oatmeal with non gmo milk with a little honey, try a few drops of Valerian herb tincture added to water (if you've a pet dog as a companion valerian is useful for calming dogs that are stressed out). For women Ashwaghandha, also known as Indian Ginseng herb is very restorative to adrenals and deeply nourishing to women who have been suffering from chronic stress and fatigue. Meditative chant such like the buddhist chant "Myo ho ren ge Kyo. Hoben-pon. Dai ni" can be helpful. I hope this helps calm things down, help you sleep like a baby, It works for me, it might work for you. Sleep helps the body forget pain, so after each days work, make time to relax, rest and sleep.
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leading to sugar cravings, a feeling of tension and constipation, all of which are generally relieved once the period actually begins. Hormonal changes is activated and some women may become irritable, moody or even depressed depending on the woman's nutritional diet, how well you exercise, stress level and how well the stress is managed.
Herbs can help alleviate both physical and emotional strain you may experience during monthly cycle; much better than having to take synthetic pill like codenine, and aspirin that eventually lead to other problems.
Herbs can be quite beneficial for relieving cramps. Herbal antipasmodics help relax the uterus, and prostaglandin-inhibiting herbs like chaste berry (vitex), dong quai, evening primrose oil (Oenothera biennis), black cohosh and skullcap (Scutellaria Lateriflora).
Freshly grounded flaxseeds or flaxseed oil, feverfew (Tanacetum Parthenium), meadowsweet (Filipendula ulmaria) is also effective.
About a week prior to your period, begin taking a teaspoon of the tincture of meadowsweet, yarrow (Achillea Milliefolium), cohosh or feverfew in a little water daily.---3cups.
If you're experiencing irriegular monthly cycle-----meaning it does not occur on a regular basis; some herbs may be helpful to balance your hormones. Vitex, also known as chaste berry is helpful for most women because it regulates the pitutiary gland to increase progesterone production from the ovaries. It can also help balance other hormones to help ease the menstural cycle. Chaste berry (vitex) can be taken in capsule form or taken in a tincture form (2 to 3 drops) first thing in the morning before breakfast.
Hormone balancing herbs
Take vitex and black cohosh tea or tincture (for reduce PMS symptoms, hot flash and menopausal symptoms) regularly as a key part of a uterine health and emotional balancing regimen.
Another thing is Amenorrhea, a severe PMS symptom or the absence of a menstrual period in a woman of reproductive age). This can be as a result of many factors like excessive stress, extreme weight loss, health condition or just plain too much exercise, transient changes in hormonal levels, stress, and illness, as well as external or environmental factors. "Missing one menstrual period is rarely a sign of a serious problem or an underlying medical condition, but amenorrhea of longer duration may signal the presence of a disease or chronic condition. Women athletes who reduce total body fat to a low level produce less estrogen and experience increase of testosterone". And this can cause a temporary irregularity or stop of your monthly cycle. If this happens, don't panick, instead try to reduce the amount of exercise you do, try using hormone balancing herbs, eat protein/vitamin meals and see if your cycle returns to normal but in-case it does not, i would seek advice from a qualified naturopathic practitioner to help check and guide you to balance.
Also if you are protein or iron deficient, your cycle may stop or become lighter than normal; this would be another sign that you need to replenish and balance your body with healthy nutritious meals, fluids and blood-building supplements.
If you are experiencing fatigue or anemia due to blood loss during monthly cycle; if you notice your skin is pale, nails are chipped, cycle is flowing pale pink----------it could mean that you are deficient in either iron, folic acid, protein, vitamin B12, B complex, pantothenic acid, pyridoxine, riboflavin, copper, thiamine, vitamin A, Vitamin E or a combination of other factors that is beyond my scope. However, having experienced many of these symptoms myself, i would recommend a holisitic regimen that includes diet modification (eating leafy greens like kale, lentil bean soup, tofu, mini sweet bell peppers, almonds or non gmo almond milk etc), take supirulina supplement and daily vitamins ( iron, folic acid, protein, vitamin B12, B complex, pantothenic acid, pyridoxine, riboflavin, copper, thiamine, vitamin A, Vitamin E and other), and prepare your meals with digestion enhancing foods like cabbage, sea kelp/seaweed, herbs like sweet basil, fennel or even warm ginger tea to help with circulation thereby reducing cramps and indigestion.
I have serious pain during my cycle, sharp pain that drove me to take codenine i had left over from my last dentist visit but after two usage, i wanted something more dependable without adverse effects, less synthetic i could use to stabilize the symptoms. So i stopped using aspirin, codenine, allieve completely, and i started taking chaste berry (vitex) the week before the cycle begins, Then the minute i feel pain during monthly cycle, i would avoid exposing my body to extreme cold condition because more cold makes cramp worse, i would drink some filtered zen water and eat some pineapple and fall asleep or take a few walks around the house or down the street with my dog and a few minutes later, i would feel a relief.......it amazed me how well pineapple worked to relieve me from this pain, so i became curious and began to search what could be the cause or why is it that everytime i eat pineapple the pain stops.
What i found out is:
"Fresh pineapple contains bromelain, an enzyme and pineapple is an anti-inflammatory fruit. some research suggest that it may reduce the risk of blood clots, thereby lowering the risk for heart attack and stroke. This is difficult to explain, since bromelain is a protein and such proteins are readily broken down in the digestive tract. Topically applied bromelain may help control tissue swelling and inflammation associated with arthritis, strains, and sprains (avoid using pineapple topically if you notice any skin irritation).
One cup of fresh pineapple chunks contains 75 calories and provides 25 mg of vitamin C, and useful amounts of thiamine, folate, vitamin B6, iron, manganese. If eaten during your monthly cycle-----it can be a sweet nutritious way to curb sugar craving, reduce cramps and fortify the body.
Pineapple is also high in soluble fiber, which helps in controlling high blood cholesterol. Pineapple is a good source of ferulic acid, a plant chemical that helps prevent the formation of cancer-causing substances". --------- (from Reader's Digest; foods that harm, foods that heals.) I love pineapples, my grandmother grew a farm filled with pineapple that grows all year round especially during its peak season in june and july, its a delicious tropical fruit.
Also, Supplement containing, bromelain, wild yam and black cohosh is also helpful. Nature's way for women..........
Other useful tips for cramps and monthly care:
Get rid of toxic pads and panty liners; opt for more organic "fragrance free" and chlorine free pads like kotex, natracare pad, seventh generation chlorine free pads, Panty liners. Adding to this:
In my experience natracare pads
are made from pure organics, comfortable, have no "fragrance and
chlorine", it is toxin free and it did not feel like other pads, it was
thin not thick and it felt very light & natural. Bella Flor is also
very absorbing, has a natural chamomile fragrance, it is chlorine free,
keeps you dry and comfortable. Kotex natural cotton pads is also soft, comfortable and useful.
Avoid Toxic cosmetics.
Avoid metal wired bras and tight clothing that restrict circulation. Wear loose clothing. Choose loose cotton sanitary underwear.
Finally check up with your gynecologist; get a pap smear done every year. prevention is better than cure- go herbal-go nontoxic.
Avoid Toxic cosmetics.
Avoid metal wired bras and tight clothing that restrict circulation. Wear loose clothing. Choose loose cotton sanitary underwear.
Finally check up with your gynecologist; get a pap smear done every year. prevention is better than cure- go herbal-go nontoxic.
Meditation and Kundalini Yoga is also helpful in achieving emotional balance. Kundalini Yoga is a dynamic form of yoga
that awakens awareness. It uses sets of yogic postures and movements
(asana) with meditative focus, breath work (pranayama), and chanting
(mantra). Sit and lay into yoga postures
that helps to relieve cramping.
that helps to relieve cramping. Also if you are having problem sleeping during monthly cycle try to remove the aggressive people, music, turn off computer once you are in bed, reduce the light in your room....use a dim table lamp for a little illumination, use eating a bowl of oatmeal with non gmo milk with a little honey, try a few drops of Valerian herb tincture added to water (if you've a pet dog as a companion valerian is useful for calming dogs that are stressed out). For women Ashwaghandha, also known as Indian Ginseng herb is very restorative to adrenals and deeply nourishing to women who have been suffering from chronic stress and fatigue. Meditative chant such like the buddhist chant "Myo ho ren ge Kyo. Hoben-pon. Dai ni" can be helpful. I hope this helps calm things down, help you sleep like a baby, It works for me, it might work for you. Sleep helps the body forget pain, so after each days work, make time to relax, rest and sleep.
"You don't force a flower to bloom, let it bloom in its time, shape, size and color......and you will be amazed to find there is none exactly identical like it"-------Nontoxic Lifestyle
For more nontoxic lifestyle Tip:
Author:
Onyinye A is a freelance writer who specializes in nontoxic self improvement, green-friendly living, whole health remedies, holistic pet care, nontoxic lifestyle (preventing cancer, illness and toxicity) and everything related to detox, Natural health and organic living.
"Nontoxic Lifestyle"
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