Menstrual Issues?

[veggiechef]

OK I saw someone posting something about really bad cramps on another topic...was it you, Sloan? Anyhoo...it brought to mind my two fail-proof menstrual cramp cures:

# 1 is Raspberry leaf tea....not to be confused with raspberry flavored tea. Traditional Medicinals makes a good organic raspberry leaf tea. I think it tastes just like regular ol' black tea, without the caffeine, although others have disagreed with me on this. Regardless of the taste, it always knocked my cramps out cold, 100% of the time. It works by relaxing those uterine muscles, so don't drink it if you are preggers, unless you are 1-2 weeks from your due date. If you are near delivery, it can help soften the cervix, and hasten the onset of labor.

#2 Cramp cure, which really is my favorite, is the homeopathic remedy called Sabina. It comes in sugar pellet form, and the active ingredient is sprayed upon the outside of the pellet, so you should not touch the pellets with your fingers, or you will rub it off, and the remedy will be ineffective. Boiron makes Sabina, and it comes in a little blue dispenser which allows you to just dispense the pellets into the lid of the package, and then you can just toss 'em into your mouth without touching them.

Sabina will also lighten a heavy flow.....always a plus! And it works within 20 minutes of taking it.

I had debilatating endometriosis for several years, and these two remedies were the only thing that kept me sane and functional.

It is my hope that y'all will find them as wonderful as I did.

[yogagurl]

Thanks for the info. I occasionally have really bad cramps that give me low blood pressure and hypoglycemia. I have passed out a few times. I am geting both of these right away!

[Peace]

oh girl!!! thank you! i suffer greatly from cramps. sick, migraines, nausea, fatigue, PAIN! i'll surely have to look into these!

[Sloan]

Interesting and ya it was me that mentioned it before. I won't go into the ramble about the pain I get and what I've gone thru to try and get rid of them - it'd take too long! teehee But I am always up for trying new remedies! So I thank you for your suggestions whole heartedly!

[veggiechef]

Glad to help, Friends!

[completewellbeing]

Sorry, I know this one is old, but I couldn't help but adding a tip of my own. I work with an amazing lady who practices Traditional Chinese Medicine (she is chinese and learned in Beijing, how cool is that). Anyway's, I approaced her about my own PMS moans and groans and she said the best thing to do is cleanse the liver! Most illness stems from the liver, cos it's the liver that cleanses our whole system. She's had me on some herbals, which I have no idea what they are I'm afraid cos their packaged in chinese! However, alternatively Probiotics and Acidophilus do the same thing.

[dreamwalker67]

A mixture of clary sage, lavendar and geranium essential oils works wonders for me with cramping and back pain during that time. I generally mix it with grapeseed oil or an unscented lotion and rub on my abdomen.

[Anamere]

Ooo how'd I miss this before! I'm gonna try some of these. I had heard about raspberry tea before but never tried for this. Might have to buy some of the oils too... already have grapefruitseed extract so have one ingredient down.

thanks a bunch!