menstrual cramps

[Guest guest]

I used to have menstrual cramps that were so bad they went down my legs and I couldn't walk or stand. The 2 things that are different are drinking Red Raspberry leaf my whole cycle- it has high calcium levels- and I am now a vegetarian and eat almost not dairy either. I know that reducing my consumption of extra hormones has improved my cycle. Not only that, but I used to have a very long cycle and now I have a nice short one. Oh, and in being vegetarian I don't do all the meat analog stuff etc- I eat a diet of whole foods, no sugar, no refined flour etc.

 

Marisa

Domestic Engineer

and

Mother of 2

 

 

Elijah

Marin

 

Tonya Wiersch [tonya]Saturday, January 29, 2005 1:14 PMherbal remedies Subject: Herbal Remedies - Menstrual Cramps

Since the COX-2 inhibitors such as Bextra and Vioxx have been pulled from the market, and I just listened to Doc's lecture, I need to find an alternative for menstrual cramp pain relief. They aren't nearly as bad as they use to be, but I could still use some help. Also, any herb that may help with temporary pain relief, like from straining a muscle or something acute which is caused by an accident. I have heard of red raspberry leaf tea for menstrual cramps, but haven't found that is reduces the pain. Also, I have heard of white willow bark for pain relief, anyone have experience with that?

 

Thanks,

TonyaFederal Law requires that we warn you of the following: 1. Natural methods can sometimes backfire. 2. If you are pregnant, consult your physician before using any natural remedy. 3. The Constitution guarantees you the right to be your own physician and toprescribe for your own health. We are not medical doctors although MDs are welcome to post here as long as they behave themselves. Any opinions put forth by the list members are exactly that, and any person following the advice of anyone posting here does so at their own risk. It is up to you to educate yourself. By accepting advice or products from list members, you are agreeing to be fully responsible for your own health, and hold the List Owner and members free of any liability. Dr. Ian ShillingtonDoctor of NaturopathyDr.IanShillington

[Guest guest]

I always liked scullcap and valerian mixed with peppermint.. and a bit of stevia.. great for relaxing the body hence lightening the muscle cramps of menstruation. but this is just my opinion.

debbie mTonya Wiersch <tonya wrote:

 

Since the COX-2 inhibitors such as Bextra and Vioxx have been pulled from the market, and I just listened to Doc's lecture, I need to find an alternative for menstrual cramp pain relief.

[Guest guest]

Hi Tonya,

 

I use a Calcium/Magnesium drink which works absolutely wonderful! Half an hour after taking it the pain is gone!!

 

You may also want to look into the Female Formula; if you get pains regularly, your hormones may be out of whack. The Female Formula can fix that.

 

love

Lisa

 

-

Tonya Wiersch

herbal remedies

Saturday, January 29, 2005 9:13 PM

Herbal Remedies - Menstrual Cramps

 

Since the COX-2 inhibitors such as Bextra and Vioxx have been pulled from the market, and I just listened to Doc's lecture, I need to find an alternative for menstrual cramp pain relief. They aren't nearly as bad as they use to be, but I could still use some help. Also, any herb that may help with temporary pain relief, like from straining a muscle or something acute which is caused by an accident. I have heard of red raspberry leaf tea for menstrual cramps, but haven't found that is reduces the pain. Also, I have heard of white willow bark for pain relief, anyone have experience with that?

[Guest guest]

Oh, another thing you may want to look at is Panther Piss. This is an excellent source of iron. and bleeding, esp excessive bleeding may use up your existing resource of iron. I found it makes quite a difference using Panther Piss for this, as it doesn't leave you so debilitated during and right after the period.

 

love

Lisa

- Lisa de Haas

herbal remedies

Sunday, January 30, 2005 12:37 AM

Re: Herbal Remedies - Menstrual Cramps

 

Hi Tonya,

 

I use a Calcium/Magnesium drink which works absolutely wonderful! Half an hour after taking it the pain is gone!!

 

You may also want to look into the Female Formula; if you get pains regularly, your hormones may be out of whack. The Female Formula can fix that.

 

love

Lisa

 

-

Tonya Wiersch

herbal remedies

Saturday, January 29, 2005 9:13 PM

Herbal Remedies - Menstrual Cramps

 

Since the COX-2 inhibitors such as Bextra and Vioxx have been pulled from the market, and I just listened to Doc's lecture, I need to find an alternative for menstrual cramp pain relief. They aren't nearly as bad as they use to be, but I could still use some help. Also, any herb that may help with temporary pain relief, like from straining a muscle or something acute which is caused by an accident. I have heard of red raspberry leaf tea for menstrual cramps, but haven't found that is reduces the pain. Also, I have heard of white willow bark for pain relief, anyone have experience with that?

[Guest guest]

Tonya,

What I find works great is cramp bark. ( Viburnum opulus). It works great. My daughter in college uses it also. We've found that for minor cramps 2 droppers is fine, but for major ones a teaspoon at a time does the trick. In fact my daughter's roommate that was on prescription stuff for the cramps and it wasn't working, she gave her the cramp bark and it workd. Now her roommate is ordering it by herself. Always nice to introduce people to herbs and find that it works.

 

Bonnie Rogers

[Guest guest]

The female formula is in the files and I have a friend who had severe cramps and has has success with FF. She's asking about other herbal treatments now.

Cheerio,

-Shelby

 

Tonya Wiersch [tonya]Saturday, January 29, 2005 1:14 PMherbal remedies Subject: Herbal Remedies - Menstrual Cramps

Since the COX-2 inhibitors such as Bextra and Vioxx have been pulled from the market, and I just listened to Doc's lecture, I need to find an alternative for menstrual cramp pain relief. They aren't nearly as bad as they use to be, but I could still use some help. Also, any herb that may help with temporary pain relief, like from straining a muscle or something acute which is caused by an accident. I have heard of red raspberry leaf tea for menstrual cramps, but haven't found that is reduces the pain. Also, I have heard of white willow bark for pain relief, anyone have experience with that?

 

Thanks,

Tonya

[Guest guest]

Yes, my hormones are out of whack. My luteal phase is short, so I know I am low on progesterone and that estrogen is high too. What is the Female Formula and how can I get more info about that?

 

Thanks

Tonya

 

 

Lisa de Haas [lisa] Saturday, January 29, 2005 6:38 PMherbal remedies Subject: Re: Herbal Remedies - Menstrual Cramps

Hi Tonya,

 

I use a Calcium/Magnesium drink which works absolutely wonderful! Half an hour after taking it the pain is gone!!

 

You may also want to look into the Female Formula; if you get pains regularly, your hormones may be out of whack. The Female Formula can fix that.

 

love

Lisa

 

-

Tonya Wiersch

herbal remedies

Saturday, January 29, 2005 9:13 PM

Herbal Remedies - Menstrual Cramps

 

Since the COX-2 inhibitors such as Bextra and Vioxx have been pulled from the market, and I just listened to Doc's lecture, I need to find an alternative for menstrual cramp pain relief. They aren't nearly as bad as they use to be, but I could still use some help. Also, any herb that may help with temporary pain relief, like from straining a muscle or something acute which is caused by an accident. I have heard of red raspberry leaf tea for menstrual cramps, but haven't found that is reduces the pain. Also, I have heard of white willow bark for pain relief, anyone have experience with that?Federal Law requires that we warn you of the following: 1. Natural methods can sometimes backfire. 2. If you are pregnant, consult your physician before using any natural remedy. 3. The Constitution guarantees you the right to be your own physician and toprescribe for your own health. We are not medical doctors although MDs are welcome to post here as long as they behave themselves. Any opinions put forth by the list members are exactly that, and any person following the advice of anyone posting here does so at their own risk. It is up to you to educate yourself. By accepting advice or products from list members, you are agreeing to be fully responsible for your own health, and hold the List Owner and members free of any liability. Dr. Ian ShillingtonDoctor of NaturopathyDr.IanShillington

[Guest guest]

Hi Tonya,

 

The Female Formula is in the files on the group's website.

 

love

Lisa

 

-

Tonya Wiersch

herbal remedies

Monday, January 31, 2005 12:23 AM

RE: Herbal Remedies - Menstrual Cramps

 

Yes, my hormones are out of whack. My luteal phase is short, so I know I am low on progesterone and that estrogen is high too. What is the Female Formula and how can I get more info about that?

 

[Guest guest]

Tonya,

 

I don't know anything about these phases. What is the " luteal

phase " ? How can one tell if they are low or high on either

progesterone or estrogen?

 

Thanks,

Karen

 

herbal remedies , " Tonya Wiersch " <tonya@w...>

wrote:

> Yes, my hormones are out of whack. My luteal phase is short, so I

know I am

> low on progesterone and that estrogen is high too. What is the

Female

> Formula and how can I get more info about that?

>

> Thanks

> Tonya

>

>

> Lisa de Haas [lisa@l...]

> Saturday, January 29, 2005 6:38 PM

> herbal remedies

> Re: Herbal Remedies - Menstrual Cramps

>

>

> Hi Tonya,

>

> I use a Calcium/Magnesium drink which works absolutely wonderful!

Half an

> hour after taking it the pain is gone!!

>

> You may also want to look into the Female Formula; if you get pains

> regularly, your hormones may be out of whack. The Female Formula

can fix

> that.

>

> love

> Lisa

>

> -

> Tonya Wiersch <tonya@w...>

> herbal remedies

> Saturday, January 29, 2005 9:13 PM

> Herbal Remedies - Menstrual Cramps

>

> Since the COX-2 inhibitors such as Bextra and Vioxx have been

pulled from

> the market, and I just listened to Doc's lecture, I need to find an

> alternative for menstrual cramp pain relief. They aren't nearly as

bad as

> they use to be, but I could still use some help. Also, any herb

that may

> help with temporary pain relief, like from straining a muscle or

something

> acute which is caused by an accident. I have heard of red

raspberry leaf tea

> for menstrual cramps, but haven't found that is reduces the pain.

Also, I

> have heard of white willow bark for pain relief, anyone have

experience with

> that?

>

>

>

> Federal Law requires that we warn you of the following:

> 1. Natural methods can sometimes backfire.

> 2. If you are pregnant, consult your physician before using any

natural

> remedy.

> 3. The Constitution guarantees you the right to be your own

physician and to

> prescribe for your own health.

> We are not medical doctors although MDs are welcome to post here

as long as

> they behave themselves.

> Any opinions put forth by the list members are exactly that, and

any person

> following the advice of anyone posting here does so at their own

risk.

> It is up to you to educate yourself. By accepting advice or

products from

> list members, you are agreeing to

> be fully responsible for your own health, and hold the List Owner

and

> members free of any liability.

>

> Dr. Ian Shillington

> Doctor of Naturopathy

> Dr.IanShillington@G...

>

>

>

> _____

>

>

[Guest guest]

Karen,

 

The luteal phase is the part of the female cycle which is between ovulation and the start of your next period, which is usually about 12-14 days. You have to chart your temperature and mucous signs to determine when your luteal phase takes place. I use these charting methods known as Natural Family Planning, to prevent pregnancy or you can use it to know when you are most fertile. To know if your luteal phase is short which is 10 or less days, your temperature remains low when it should rise, or it dramatically falls prior to menstruating. Also, spotting before the actual flow begins is probable sign of a short luteal phase. A short luteal phase usually indicates low progesterone. A short luteal phase would mean one is not having a fertile cycle or could lead to miscarriage. If you want to start charting to determine if your luteal phase is short, you can purchase The Art of Natural Family Planning, which is Catholic based, or The Garden of Fertility which is a secular based book.

 

Tonya

 

 

zengirl04 [zengirl04] Monday, January 31, 2005 8:53 AMherbal remedies Subject: Re: Herbal Remedies - Menstrual CrampsTonya,I don't know anything about these phases. What is the "luteal phase"? How can one tell if they are low or high on either progesterone or estrogen?Thanks,Karenherbal remedies , "Tonya Wiersch" <tonya@w...> wrote:> Yes, my hormones are out of whack. My luteal phase is short, so I know I am> low on progesterone and that estrogen is high too. What is the Female> Formula and how can I get more info about that?> > Thanks> Tonya> > > Lisa de Haas [lisa@l...] > Saturday, January 29, 2005 6:38 PM> herbal remedies > Re: Herbal Remedies - Menstrual Cramps> > > Hi Tonya,> > I use a Calcium/Magnesium drink which works absolutely wonderful! Half an> hour after taking it the pain is gone!!> > You may also want to look into the Female Formula; if you get pains> regularly, your hormones may be out of whack. The Female Formula can fix> that.> > love> Lisa> > - > Tonya Wiersch <tonya@w...> > herbal remedies > Saturday, January 29, 2005 9:13 PM> Herbal Remedies - Menstrual Cramps> > Since the COX-2 inhibitors such as Bextra and Vioxx have been pulled from> the market, and I just listened to Doc's lecture, I need to find an> alternative for menstrual cramp pain relief. They aren't nearly as bad as> they use to be, but I could still use some help. Also, any herb that may> help with temporary pain relief, like from straining a muscle or something> acute which is caused by an accident. I have heard of red raspberry leaf tea> for menstrual cramps, but haven't found that is reduces the pain. Also, I> have heard of white willow bark for pain relief, anyone have experience with> that?> > > > Federal Law requires that we warn you of the following: > 1. Natural methods can sometimes backfire. > 2. If you are pregnant, consult your physician before using any natural> remedy. > 3. The Constitution guarantees you the right to be your own physician and to> prescribe for your own health. > We are not medical doctors although MDs are welcome to post here as long as > they behave themselves. > Any opinions put forth by the list members are exactly that, and any person > following the advice of anyone posting here does so at their own risk. > It is up to you to educate yourself. By accepting advice or products from> list members, you are agreeing to > be fully responsible for your own health, and hold the List Owner and> members free of any liability. > > Dr. Ian Shillington> Doctor of Naturopathy> Dr.IanShillington@G... > > > > _____ > >

[Guest guest]

Thanks. I beyond family planning, but was wondering how to tell if

my progresterone was low. Fortunately, I haven't had many peri-

menopausal symptoms and so I haven't looked into natural treatments.

But, the day may come.

 

 

herbal remedies , " Tonya Wiersch " <tonya@w...>

wrote:

> Karen,

>

> The luteal phase is the part of the female cycle which is between

ovulation

> and the start of your next period, which is usually about 12-14

days. You

<SNIP>

[Guest guest]

My daughter, 18, gets severe cramps during her mentrual periods. She relieves

this by pain killers, something I am loath for her to get used to.

 

Can anyone suggest some simple home remedies that she can use?

 

Thanks,

 

Khushroo

 

 

 

[Guest guest]

As far as homeopathy is concerned (and keeping in mind that in chronic

conditions

homeopathy is client-specific, not symptom specific) you might try

Magnesia-phosphorica

30c; if no relief is found, try Pulsatilla 30c. In either case -- 3 pellets

under the tongue.

Wait 20 minutes to determine efficacy of the remedy. Repeat only as necessary.

 

If these remedies are not effective, they will absolutely do no harm.

Homeopathic

remedies can be found at your local health food store.

 

The best to you and to your daughter,

Cathleen Springer

Certified Homeopath/

Homeopathy Teleseminar Training

 

 

 

 

 

 

, kdubash <kdubash wrote:

>

> My daughter, 18, gets severe cramps during her mentrual periods. She relieves

this by

pain killers, something I am loath for her to get used to.

>

> Can anyone suggest some simple home remedies that she can use?

>

> Thanks,

>

> Khushroo

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

If she is using tampons, tell her to stop using them and, to wear only

pads. When you wear tampons you vagina is constantly trying to push the

foreign object out of the canal, thus the cramps. You are also

poisoning your body with bleach. It is used to whiten the material the

tampons are made of. After using Tampons for more than 30 years I

stopped 5 months ago and haven't had a cramp since. My flow has slowed

as well. Hope this helps.

 

 

 

-- In , kdubash <kdubash wrote:

>

> My daughter, 18, gets severe cramps during her mentrual periods. She

relieves this by pain killers, something I am loath for her to get used

to.

>

> Can anyone suggest some simple home remedies that she can use?

>

> Thanks,

>

> Khushroo

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Hello Khushroo,

 

Here are some things that work for me:

 

 

* Discuss your situation with your physician. Work together to develop a

comprehensive treatment plan. Follow it!

* If you smoke, quit.

* Practice stress management: many of the symptoms of PMS are unpredictable

and emotionally draining. This can be very stressful and can exacerbate your

condition.

* Regular exercise may reduce your risk of PMS altogether; exercising once

you have symptoms (even though you may not feel like it) will reduce the

symptoms you experience for that cycle; reduces stress and tension.

* Take a daily, non-prescription multi-vitamin; discuss any other supplement

needs with your physician.

* Be sure to get an adequate daily intake of calcium (1,200 mg/day).

* Additional magnesium, vitamins E and B6, and carbohydrate supplements

might also be helpful.

* Eat a well balanced diet; don't skip meals.

* Enlist the support and understanding of friends and loved ones. Ask for

understanding and help with tasks in advance to reduce stress and pressure

* Try to get regular, sufficient sleep.

* eat several small meals a day to minimize blood sugar fluctuations.

* limit intake of sweets / refined sugars, salt, alcohol, caffeine, red

meats, and other fatty foods.

* increase time for activities that bring enjoyment

* Use a natural progesterone cream to balance out your hormones.

 

I think the one thing that has helped me the most is bioidentical

progesterone cream. Cramps are made worse by excess estrogen. By balancing

that estrogen out with progesterone, my cramps have all but disappeared!

It's not unusual for a period to just sneak up on me now, whereas it used to

cripple me for a few days before.

 

Shana

 

Hormone Health Nature's Way Support Group

 

http://health.HormoneHealthNW/

 

Losing your mind, hair and waistline?

 

Join us on our journey through all phases of menopause!

 

You'll find you are not alone!

 

 

 

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On 4/3/07, kdubash <kdubash wrote:

>

> My daughter, 18, gets severe cramps during her mentrual periods. She

> relieves this by pain killers, something I am loath for her to get used to.

>

> Can anyone suggest some simple home remedies that she can use?

>

> Thanks,

>

> Khushroo

>

> .

>

>

>

 

 

 

[Guest guest]

Wild Yam cream is excellent for helping with cramps.

Red Raspberry tea is good too. My daughter uses the

Wild Yam cream by rubbing an 1/8 tsp into her abdomen

and or breasts when tender. PMS Aid is a great herbal

that also helps with premenstrual & menstrual

distress.

 

Jenny Kernan

--- kdubash <kdubash wrote:

 

> My daughter, 18, gets severe cramps during her

> mentrual periods. She relieves this by pain killers,

> something I am loath for her to get used to.

>

> Can anyone suggest some simple home remedies that

> she can use?

>

> Thanks,

>

> Khushroo

>

>

> [Non-text portions of this message have been

> removed]

>

>

[Guest guest]

She might benefit from more magnesium,

or a combination of calcium and magnesium.

 

Also: try holding her heels, just cupping them. You will find the tips of your

middle finger resting naturally on a point in the centre of her heel on the

inside. Putting gentle steady pressure on this point sedates the uterus reflex.

If you have the wrong spot nothing will happen.

Look for more on this gentle but effective Healing Art at this website:

http://reflexology-research.com

 

Try these cheap harmless things first.

If that doesn't do the trick, come talk to me about some herbal formulas that

have helped a lot of girls have happy periods.

 

Ien in the Kootenays

http://freegreenliving.com (my life)

http://wildhealing.net (rainforest herbs)

 

 

 

 

[Guest guest]

That worked for me and my sister as well. Jolene

 

 

Daphne <dmcgovern wrote: If she is

using tampons, tell her to stop using them and, to wear only

pads. When you wear tampons you vagina is constantly trying to push the

foreign object out of the canal, thus the cramps. You are also

poisoning your body with bleach. It is used to whiten the material the

tampons are made of. After using Tampons for more than 30 years I

stopped 5 months ago and haven't had a cramp since. My flow has slowed

as well. Hope this helps.

 

-- In , kdubash <kdubash wrote:

>

> My daughter, 18, gets severe cramps during her mentrual periods. She

relieves this by pain killers, something I am loath for her to get used

to.

>

> Can anyone suggest some simple home remedies that she can use?

>

> Thanks,

>

> Khushroo

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

I hope you don't think that I am stupid but where do you put the progesterone

cream? Jolene

 

Shana Clagg <A.Healthier.Shana wrote:

Hello Khushroo,

 

Here are some things that work for me:

 

* Discuss your situation with your physician. Work together to develop a

comprehensive treatment plan. Follow it!

* If you smoke, quit.

* Practice stress management: many of the symptoms of PMS are unpredictable

and emotionally draining. This can be very stressful and can exacerbate your

condition.

* Regular exercise may reduce your risk of PMS altogether; exercising once

you have symptoms (even though you may not feel like it) will reduce the

symptoms you experience for that cycle; reduces stress and tension.

* Take a daily, non-prescription multi-vitamin; discuss any other supplement

needs with your physician.

* Be sure to get an adequate daily intake of calcium (1,200 mg/day).

* Additional magnesium, vitamins E and B6, and carbohydrate supplements

might also be helpful.

* Eat a well balanced diet; don't skip meals.

* Enlist the support and understanding of friends and loved ones. Ask for

understanding and help with tasks in advance to reduce stress and pressure

* Try to get regular, sufficient sleep.

* eat several small meals a day to minimize blood sugar fluctuations.

* limit intake of sweets / refined sugars, salt, alcohol, caffeine, red

meats, and other fatty foods.

* increase time for activities that bring enjoyment

* Use a natural progesterone cream to balance out your hormones.

 

I think the one thing that has helped me the most is bioidentical

progesterone cream. Cramps are made worse by excess estrogen. By balancing

that estrogen out with progesterone, my cramps have all but disappeared!

It's not unusual for a period to just sneak up on me now, whereas it used to

cripple me for a few days before.

 

Shana

 

Hormone Health Nature's Way Support Group

 

http://health.HormoneHealthNW/

 

Losing your mind, hair and waistline?

 

Join us on our journey through all phases of menopause!

 

You'll find you are not alone!

 

Where can you find the Safest Products in the World?

 

http://www.ineways.com/shana

 

Protect your Bundle of Joy:

 

http://www.1000moms1000dollars.com/babylove

 

http://www.tenthousanddollaroffer.com

 

On 4/3/07, kdubash <kdubash wrote:

>

> My daughter, 18, gets severe cramps during her mentrual periods. She

> relieves this by pain killers, something I am loath for her to get used to.

>

> Can anyone suggest some simple home remedies that she can use?

>

> Thanks,

>

> Khushroo

>

> .

>

>

>

 

[Guest guest]

I used to have bad cramps. What cured it? I had my son 6 years ago.

 

If tampons bother her, tell her to use pads. If she's really cranky and

stuff, she might have PMDD. If the alternatives doesn't work, take her to

the doctor.

 

       

)O( Amy )O(

America has problems. The problem isn't America.

The Earth Does Not Belong To Us, We Belong To The Earth -Chief Seattle

http://sphinx47.deviantart.com/

 

 

 

 

 

[Guest guest]

YOu rub it into the tender skin of the abdomen, under

side of upper arm, breasts thighs...those types of

areas. Women who have fibroid cysts can use it on

their breats to sooth and reduce cysts also.

 

Jenny Kernan

 

--- Jolene Faulkner <jfaulk81 wrote:

 

> I hope you don't think that I am stupid but where do

> you put the progesterone cream? Jolene

>

> Shana Clagg <A.Healthier.Shana wrote:

> Hello Khushroo,

>

> Here are some things that work for me:

>

> * Discuss your situation with your physician. Work

> together to develop a

> comprehensive treatment plan. Follow it!

> * If you smoke, quit.

> * Practice stress management: many of the symptoms

> of PMS are unpredictable

> and emotionally draining. This can be very

> stressful and can exacerbate your

> condition.

> * Regular exercise may reduce your risk of PMS

> altogether; exercising once

> you have symptoms (even though you may not feel

> like it) will reduce the

> symptoms you experience for that cycle; reduces

> stress and tension.

> * Take a daily, non-prescription multi-vitamin;

> discuss any other supplement

> needs with your physician.

> * Be sure to get an adequate daily intake of

> calcium (1,200 mg/day).

> * Additional magnesium, vitamins E and B6, and

> carbohydrate supplements

> might also be helpful.

> * Eat a well balanced diet; don't skip meals.

> * Enlist the support and understanding of friends

> and loved ones. Ask for

> understanding and help with tasks in advance to

> reduce stress and pressure

> * Try to get regular, sufficient sleep.

> * eat several small meals a day to minimize blood

> sugar fluctuations.

> * limit intake of sweets / refined sugars, salt,

> alcohol, caffeine, red

> meats, and other fatty foods.

> * increase time for activities that bring enjoyment

> * Use a natural progesterone cream to balance out

> your hormones.

>

> I think the one thing that has helped me the most

> is bioidentical

> progesterone cream. Cramps are made worse by excess

> estrogen. By balancing

> that estrogen out with progesterone, my cramps have

> all but disappeared!

> It's not unusual for a period to just sneak up on

> me now, whereas it used to

> cripple me for a few days before.

>

> Shana

>

> Hormone Health Nature's Way Support Group

>

>

>

http://health.HormoneHealthNW/

>

> Losing your mind, hair and waistline?

>

> Join us on our journey through all phases of

> menopause!

>

> You'll find you are not alone!

>

> Where can you find the Safest Products in the

> World?

>

> http://www.ineways.com/shana

>

> Protect your Bundle of Joy:

>

> http://www.1000moms1000dollars.com/babylove

>

> http://www.tenthousanddollaroffer.com

>

> On 4/3/07, kdubash <kdubash wrote:

> >

> > My daughter, 18, gets severe cramps during her

> mentrual periods. She

> > relieves this by pain killers, something I am

> loath for her to get used to.

> >

> > Can anyone suggest some simple home remedies that

> she can use?

> >

> > Thanks,

> >

> > Khushroo

> >

> > .

> >

> >

> >

>

> [Non-text portions of this message have been

> removed]

 

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Just a curiousity question.......is it possible a tampon could ever get stuck up

inside a women (dont use them so I havent a clue) if she ever forgot or maybe

was switching between pads and tampons. I imagine that could be dangerous if it

happened.

 

Daphne <dmcgovern wrote: If she is using tampons, tell her to

stop using them and, to wear only

pads. When you wear tampons you vagina is constantly trying to push the

foreign object out of the canal, thus the cramps. You are also

poisoning your body with bleach. It is used to whiten the material the

tampons are made of. After using Tampons for more than 30 years I

stopped 5 months ago and haven't had a cramp since. My flow has slowed

as well. Hope this helps.

 

-- In , kdubash <kdubash wrote:

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> My daughter, 18, gets severe cramps during her mentrual periods. She

relieves this by pain killers, something I am loath for her to get used

to.

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> Can anyone suggest some simple home remedies that she can use?

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> Thanks,

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> Khushroo

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I don't think you are stupid!

 

Dr. Lee recommends putting progesterone cream on areas of the body that have

a lot of capillaries. It's a fast way to get the hormone into the

bloodstream. I generally tell people to put it where they naturally blush /

sunburn - face, neck, inner arms, chest, breasts (if they are sore), behind

the knees, tops of feet.

 

 

Shana Clagg

Hormone Health Nature's Way

http://health.HormoneHealthNW/

 

 

On 04 Apr 2007 04:34:26 -0700, Jolene Faulkner <jfaulk81 wrote:

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> I hope you don't think that I am stupid but where do you put the

> progesterone cream? Jolene

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[Guest guest]

Thanks! Where can you buy it? At walgreens or walmart or at a whole foods type

store? Thanks, Jolene

 

Shana Clagg <A.Healthier.Shana wrote:

I don't think you are stupid!

 

Dr. Lee recommends putting progesterone cream on areas of the body that have

a lot of capillaries. It's a fast way to get the hormone into the

bloodstream. I generally tell people to put it where they naturally blush /

sunburn - face, neck, inner arms, chest, breasts (if they are sore), behind

the knees, tops of feet.

 

Shana Clagg

Hormone Health Nature's Way

http://health.HormoneHealthNW/

 

On 04 Apr 2007 04:34:26 -0700, Jolene Faulkner <jfaulk81 wrote:

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> I hope you don't think that I am stupid but where do you put the

> progesterone cream? Jolene

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[Guest guest]

To be really honest with you, when I was working for a really fast paced busy,

busy kinda company I forgot that I had put a tampon in for 24 hrs. I had been

switching between the two(tampons & pads) and didn't remember until I had

horrible cramps. It scared the #$%^ out of me and I never used one again. Now

the cramps part of my PMS is a lot better. I am OCD with the best of them but

everyone can be a little absent minded sometimes and like you said I felt like

it could be really dangerous. Jolene

 

DB <solema97 wrote: Just a

curiousity question.......is it possible a tampon could ever get stuck up inside

a women (dont use them so I havent a clue) if she ever forgot or maybe was

switching between pads and tampons. I imagine that could be dangerous if it

happened.

 

Daphne <dmcgovern wrote: If she is using tampons, tell her to

stop using them and, to wear only

pads. When you wear tampons you vagina is constantly trying to push the

foreign object out of the canal, thus the cramps. You are also

poisoning your body with bleach. It is used to whiten the material the

tampons are made of. After using Tampons for more than 30 years I

stopped 5 months ago and haven't had a cramp since. My flow has slowed

as well. Hope this helps.

 

-- In , kdubash <kdubash wrote:

>

> My daughter, 18, gets severe cramps during her mentrual periods. She

relieves this by pain killers, something I am loath for her to get used

to.

>

> Can anyone suggest some simple home remedies that she can use?

>

> Thanks,

>

> Khushroo

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>