Relief From Menstrual Cramps

Last Updated on Sunday, 15 August 2010 04:01 Written by Natural Health Team Sunday, 15 August 2010 04:01

Health Information about Relief From Menstrual Cramps

Every month it’s the same old story. You feel bloated and sick. Your lower abdomen and back hurt like hell. There is nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, headache, irritability and nervousness.

As the day wears on, things get worse. It’s that time of the month again, and you’re suffering from menstrual cramps – the “curse” of millions of women worldwide.

Menstrual cramping or dysmenorrhea (painful menstruation) usually affects teenagers and women who have never been pregnant. Although it’s not a serious condition, the pain and discomfort of menstrual cramps are enough to drive women crazy. These annoying and uncomfortable symptoms may last for several hours or days.

“If you’re a woman, chances are you’ve dealt with menstrual cramps – even if you’ve never heard of “dysmenorrhea,” the medical term for them. Menstrual cramps are dull or throbbing pains in the lower abdomen. Many women experience menstrual cramps just before and during their menstrual periods. For some women, the discomfort is merely annoying. For others, it can be severe enough to interfere with everyday activities for a few days every month,” according to the Mayo Clinic.

There are two types of dysmenorrhea: primary and secondary. Primary dysmenorrhea is hereditary and usually begins with the onset of menstruation in adolescence. The cramps may lessen after pregnancy or become less severe with age.

Once believed to be a psychological or imaginary disorder that was dismissed by doctors, primary dysmenorrhea is now known to be caused by the release of large amounts of prostaglandin hormones just before the beginning of menstruation.

“During menstrual periods, your uterus contracts to help expel its lining. Prostaglandins, hormone-like substances involved in pain and inflammation, trigger the uterine muscle contractions. No one knows for sure, but many experts believe that prostaglandins are the direct cause of primary dysmenorrhea. Increased leukotriene levels – substances involved in inflammation – also may be a contributing factor,” revealed the Mayo Clinic.

Secondary dysmenorrhea develops later in life after a woman has been menstruating for some time. It is often caused by fibroid tumors, a narrow cervix or endometriosis (the displacement of tissue from the uterine lining to areas elsewhere in the body).

“The complications of secondary dysmenorrhea depend on the underlying cause. For instance, pelvic inflammatory disease can scar your fallopian tubes and compromise reproductive health. The scarring can lead to an ectopic pregnancy, in which the fertilized egg stays in the fallopian tube rather than traveling through the tube to implant in your uterus, or it implants somewhere else outside your uterus. Endometriosis, another possible cause of secondary dysmenorrhea, can lead to impaired fertility,” warned the Mayo Clinic.

Treatment for secondary dysmenorrhea depends on the underlying cause and includes antibiotics or surgery. For primary dysmenorrhea, over-the-counter non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs are usually enough. To help you relax, take Sedamine, nature’s answer to a good night’s sleep. Visit http://sedamine.com for details.

Constipation in Pregnancy & Constipation Relief During Pregnancy

Last Updated on Friday, 13 August 2010 06:32 Written by Natural Health Team Friday, 13 August 2010 06:32

Health Information about Constipation in Pregnancy & Constipation Relief During Pregnancy

 Constipation in pregnancy can cause bloating, pain and even pre term labor. Read on to see what options pregnant women have for constipation relief during pregnancy.

Constipation relief during pregnancy is a question many pregnant women ask. Approximately half of all women experience constipation in pregnancy.

Why do women get constipation in pregnancy?

 The pregnancy hormone progesterone has a relaxing effect on the intestines and this slows the movement of the bowel causing pregnancy constipation.

The growing fetus needs as much vitamins, minerals and nutrients as possible. Therefore the increasing hormone levels of a pregnant woman cause food to move slower through the bowels. This results in constipation but also gives the body more time to absorb extra nutrients.

Pregnant women need extra water for the extra blood volume required for pregnancy. Therefore the mother will absorb more water from the bowel than normal which will result in a harder, dryer bowel movement resulting in constipation.

The longer food stays in the intestines, the more water is reabsorbed from the bowel into the body to accommodate for the extra blood volume required during pregnancy.

All prenatal vitamins contain iron which is known to cause constipation in pregnancy.

 Constipation relief during pregnancy:

Drink at least 8-10 glasses of oxygen rich purified water a day.

 Increase fiber in your diet such as whole grains and brown rice.

 Eat more fresh fruit and vegetables, particularly prunes (which can be taken via prune juice).

 Peppermint tea or peppermint water can help with gas or bloating pains.

 Try to reduce stress in your life as stress can cause constipation.

 You may have to switch you prenatal vitamins over to a different brand. Even though they all have iron, some brands may be less pregnancy constipating to you than others.

 Add a little more exercise to your daily routine. If you do not normally exercise then start with 10-15 minutes walking every day. If you routinely exercise change your exercise routine slightly to see if you can stimulate bowel activity.

 Mangosteen juice Mangosteen juice has been shown to have a positive effect on all systems of the body including bowel mobility. Mangosteen is a fruit and is very effective in preventing pregnancy complications.

 Consult with a homeopath for a pregnancy safe homeopathy remedy for constipation.Avoid over-the-counter laxatives as they can stimulate uterine contractions resulting in miscarriage or pre-term labor.

 Prevention of constipation is the best place to start. Many of my pregnant clients have experienced a constipation free pregnancy by taking mangosteen and minerals on a daily basis prior and during pregnancy. Mangosteen is present in different quantities in different products. Wondering where to get more information about a high quality mangosteen and mineral product? Mangosteen is present in different quantities in different products, so do your research.

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