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20 Aug This tangy seed quiets menstrual cramps
A 2019 study shows that three consuming grams of dill seeds on these days in your cycle reduces menstrual cramp pain
17 Apr Dodge menstrual cramps with green tea
In a new study, women who drank 3 to 5 cups of green tea daily experienced 51% less menstrual cramp pain, reports the journal BMJ Open.
17 Aug What bad menstrual cramps reveal about your overall pain
Posted at 13:09h in health, hormonology tip, menstrual cramps, natural remedies, pain, Week 1, Week 2, Week 3, Week 4
Do you get moderate to severe menstrual cramps–and also feel like you experience more overall pain than other women? That you’re more sensitive to the discomfort of medical procedures, intense exercise, accidental bumps and other ouch-inducers? Or issues that don’t seem to impact others–say,...22 Sep Quiet annoying menstrual cramps with mint
When you’ve got mild to moderate menstrual cramps, before reaching for an over-the-counter pain pill, such as acetaminophen (Tylenol) or ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin, Nuprin), try sipping peppermint tea up to three times per day during your period instead. Two new studies (this and this)...15 Apr Slash pain sensitivity that’s worsening menstrual cramps
Posted at 16:14h in health, hormonology tip, menstrual cramps, menstruation, natural remedies, pain, Week 1
If your menstrual cramps are more intense than those your friends seem to get, you may wonder why yours are different. One reason may be that you’re more sensitive to pain than they are, according to several studies (including this, this and this). This means that not...31 Mar Can marijuana ease menstrual cramps?
If you haven’t heard by now, actress Whoopi Goldberg has teamed up with Maya Elisabeth, the head of Om Edibles, which is a company that infuses products with marijuana, to launch their own “Medical Cannabis Menstrual Line” of products aimed at easing menstrual cramp...30 Dec Nix PMS, menstrual cramps and insomnia in 2016!
Posted at 09:54h in holidays, hormonology tip, menstrual cramps, natural remedies, pms, sleep, Week 1, Week 2, Week 3, Week 4
In keeping with the theme of a getting off to a great 2016, today I’d like to remind you of the study-proven remedies I’ve reported on that can help you nix PMS, menstrual cramps and insomnia so you can have happier menstrual cycles in the...04 Dec New research: The link between weight and menstrual cramps
I always dread bringing up the topic of body weight. It’s a touchy subject that can make many women feel anxious, depressed or just plain annoyed. And I don’t blame them–there’s just too much emphasis placed on body shape and female attractiveness. Of course, this...22 Jul 2 more studies add to the mounting proof: Ginger really can quiet menstrual cramps
I just came back from the health food store with ginger to help ease pain and inflammation in my back that’s still recuperating. So, it’s kind of kismet that I just came across two new studies (this one in the journal Pain Medicine and this one in...
29 Apr New study: Easy, pill-free way to ease painful menstrual cramps
When you’ve got debilitating menstrual cramps, you’d probably try anything to ease the pain, right? Like pills, potions or some weird poultice concoction your grandmother swore by. But, what if all you needed to decrease menstrual cramp pain was a little fragrant massage oil and your own...
19 Nov Can you crunch away menstrual cramps?
Posted at 11:08h in energy, food, hormonology tip, menstrual cramps, natural remedies, pms, Week 1, Week 3, Week 4
You don’t hear a lot about wheat germ nowadays. The once go-to health food trend has been replaced by other health food fads, like juicing, quinoa, coconut oil and kale burgers. Well, now I’m here to tell you one good reason to start sprinkling crunchy wheat germ onto your yogurt, cereal,...
02 Jul Can your menstrual cramps predict dental pain?
Before you head to the dentist, think about how intense your menstrual cramps typically are every month. Are they mild? Moderate? Severe? Your answer about how much menstrual pain you experience may predict how much pain you’ll feel from your dental procedure and how long...
17 May Ease menstrual cramps without pills, potions or swallowing a thing
As a health journalist who specializes in study-proven natural remedies, I love introducing you to supplements, herbs, even fragrances you inhale that can give you relief from menstrual-related woes. But, there are ways to make a big improvement to how you feel without ingesting–or breathing in–anything...
13 Dec Can your ears ease menstrual cramps?
When you think of ways to reduce the ache of menstrual cramps, you likely don’t think of your ears. However, a recent study shows that “auricular acupressure”–a Chinese tradition that involves pressing specific points of the ear to prompt changes in other parts of the body...
