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peace Knowflake Posts: 895 From: Honolulu,HI Registered: Apr 2004
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posted January 25, 2007 07:10 AM
I wanted to know how to survive thorugh painful menstrual periods,and what causes it?.I'm assuming it's the types of food and drinks I consume.Also,why do most of women I know suggest drinking soda during these monthly cycles.If that is not a healthy choice,than what is?.Anyone?.IP: Logged |
Bluemoon Knowflake Posts: 3553 From: Stafford, VA USA Registered: Feb 2005
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posted January 25, 2007 09:02 AM
http://pacificcoast.net/~manymoons/natural.html This looks helpful IP: Logged |
mezzoelf1 Knowflake Posts: 74 From: Somerset, England, UK Registered: Jan 2007
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posted January 25, 2007 10:08 AM
hey there! how horrible for you - I've been diagnosed with something called endometriosis which means each month is a nightmare in terms of pain. I ended up in hospital a couple of months ago because I nearly passed out with the pain. As a result a wonderful lady I work with came in to school one morning and photocopied a load of stuff for me from her herbal bibles and an aromatherapy book - the following has helped sooooooooooo much. Give it a go and good luck! Vit C 500mgs (min) every day Vit E 400ius (min) every day Magnesium suppliment every day
These are anti oxident and magnesium helps to balance hormones. Also, 20-30 drops of feverfew tincture every day (anti inflammetory and pain relief) and 30 drops valerian tincture when you begin to feel bad pain (esp. at night - will help you sleep) as is a sedative and works as a anti spasmodic. In terms of diet, cut out coffee, hydrog fats and too much sugar. Try and eat lots of fresh fruit and keep your fish intake up. If vege then tofu is great (soya has natural phyto-oestrogens) and soya milk. As a massage rub mix rose absolute, geranium, cypruss, clary sage and lavander in a light oil base and massage abdomen and lower back during the week before and when pain is bad. IP: Logged |
silverbells Knowflake Posts: 1497 From: The second star to the right (which shines in the night for'eer) Registered: Apr 2003
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posted January 25, 2007 02:11 PM
I have noticed that when I have had a stressfull month or having a lot of emotional "things" that my period beginning at ovulation is very noticible in terms of discomfort and the actual menstruation is very painful as well. Anytime I have had a lot to deal with I have noticed that it is like that. I don't have advice about it but it is something to observe and maybe someone else has ideas on how to remedy that on a non-phsical level.------------------ Get some love in your groove, just get hip to forgive... - Michael Franks IP: Logged |
thedividedsky Knowflake Posts: 264 From: utah Registered: Aug 2006
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posted January 25, 2007 08:37 PM
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Gemini Nymph Knowflake Posts: 2210 From: Registered: Jul 2004
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posted January 28, 2007 08:48 PM
You may wish to see a doctor to make sure it's not endometriosis or polycystic ovarian syndrome. If it's one of those there's things you can do for it.Also, have your blood iron levels checked. Anemia can cause difficult periods. Also have your blood sugar level checked - diabetes or even "pre-diabetes" will give you menstrual problems. Regular exercise helps with heavy, painful periods. But this need to be ongoing. I'd recommend daily walks, which strengthen you ab and back muscles, as well as moderate your hormone levels. As for diet, consider going on a low glycemic index diet, or low GI diet, like those for diabetics. This will cover all the bases dietary wise of what you need to avoid. It's also impoartant to watch your cholesterol intake, so limit red meat, dairy, eggs, and other high cholestrol foods. IP: Logged |