3 Good Ways to Ease Menstrual Symptoms

Many women dread the symptoms that accompany the menstrual cycle every month.  Although there are many effective pain relievers on the market, it is always best to try and defeat these symptoms naturally.  Some effective natural treatments are listed below.  Before trying anything new, it is important to consult with a physician.

Braggs Apple Cider Vinegar

Bragg Apple Cider Vinegar actively works to slow down the menstrual flow.  The way this is done, is by beginning to drink the apple cider in warm water a week prior to the start of the menstrual cycle.  This is further explained when it is said, “Apple cider vinegar  may ease bloating and provide relief for menstrual cramps, as, according to ‘The Female Body: An Owner's Manual,’ it is a natural diuretic. Drink two teaspoons of the vinegar with a cup of water or a cup of herbal tea to help decrease recurrent bloating.”  The amount of clots that are released is diminished also with apple cider vinegar.

Castor oil

Castor oil is another way to minimize the discomfort and pain of the monthly cycle.  Simply rub the oil over the uterus area and cover it with gauze.  The process of applying Castor Oil is explained when it is said, “You can similarly massage some hand-warmed castor oil over the lower abdomen to relieve period pain and menstrual cramping.” Heat cannot be used in combination with the castor oil during the menstrual cycle.  Heat and castor oil can be applied when the cycle is over to reduce fibroids, if any are present

Cayenne Pepper

Cayenne Pepper is another good remedy for menstrual cramping.  We are all familiar with the powdered seasoning, but for women the easiest way to take it is in pill form.  Cayenne pepper pills are available in health food stores in different dosages.  There is even a cayenne pepper pill that is cool, to ease the burning sensation when swallowed.  This type of cayenne is known as Cool Cayenne pepper pills. “Cayenne pepper is known to enhance the strength and structure of capillaries in both veins and arteries, which helps provide adequate circulation, dilation and constriction, reducing excessive blood flow through the uterine lining.” This is a good way to control heavy blood flow.  Please use Cayenne Pepper under the supervision of a doctor, it may cause irritation and a variety of side effects. There are people who have no symptoms at all when they use it, but it is better to be cautious. 

The monthly menstrual cycle can be burdensome for many women.  With these simple but effective remedies, women can tolerate it better.  

Making Lunch Special for Kids

      

I remember as a child, adults asking me and my classmates what our favorite subject was in school.  Most of us gave the regular answers, such as math and science.  There was one particular kid who looked up at the teacher and said with confidence, lunch.  As a child I thought that was strange answer; how could eating be his favorite part of the day at school, and was lunch a subject?  As an adult I have learned that there are ways to make lunch a child’s highlight for the day.  It’s not just the eating part that the children will love, but it is what accompanies the lunch that is important.  Here are some ideas to create that special lunch for your child.

 

Baked Goodies

The night before school bake some items together with your child.  Baking is a great way of bonding and creating special recipes together. Have a couple of recipe books handy and ask your child to choose what he or she would like to make.  When the recipe is complete, put the lunch together. Put extra baked goods for the child to share with friends. There will definitely be excitement when the child opens his or her lunch the next day, and explains to friends that he or she help to create the treats.  

Writing Notes

For centuries, note writing or letter writing has been a positive form of communication.  It is found that people are able to express their thoughts and feelings easily in writing than with talking. Why not send a note today in your child’s lunch.  One of the best ways to do this with your child is by purchasing special writing paper, envelopes, and pens (kids love colored gel pens).  When preparing lunches the night before, have your child write a note to you and at the same time you write a note. No one should look at their notes until the next day at lunch time.  Doing it this way makes it exciting and the child cannot wait to open his or her lunch bag.  

How About a Joke

Giving a person something to laugh about during the day is always appreciated.  Try finding and inserting little jokes into your child’s lunch bag.  The jokes can also be taped to the inner cover of the lunch bag.  This could be done once or twice a week, but it can stay taped to the lunch box until the following week when a new joke is added.  Encourage your child to find their own jokes, by going online or looking through magazines such as Highlights For Kids.  

 Having lunch is an important part of the day, because we need to eat and nutrition is important.  Create excitement for your child at the thought of having lunch, by following some of the ideas provided above. 

What's So Good About Oatmeal?

There comes a time in life, when people become aware that it’s difficult to stay away from the good stuff, and oatmeal is one of them.  How is oatmeal good for us? What are the different benefits that are obtained from oatmeal? Here are some ways that oatmeal can be used to bring about optimal benefits.  

Oatmeal and Weight Loss

Want to lose weight? Well, eating oatmeal is not a bad place to start.  Oatmeal contains fiber, when eaten it helps people to feel full for longer periods of time.  Of course feeling full results in less eating, which causes weight loss.  This advantage of oatmeal  is further explained when it is said, “You will find that your body no longer is tortured with the constant cravings that come from simple carbohydrates. Thus, you end up with significantly more energy and less hunger.”

 

Oatmeal and Fibroids

Reducing the size of fibroids involves adding certain nutrients in the diet.  Fiber is very important to the uterine health of a woman.  Oatmeal is very high in fiber.  Fiber allows for the better function of the digestive system. When the digestive area is moving properly, the body is cleansed appropriately, which causes fibroids to shrink.  More on fibroids and oatmeal is explained when it is said; “Chapter 1 discusses the foods that we need to eat to assure good health: whole grains, legumes, raw seeds and nuts, fish, poultry, fruits, vegetables, sweeteners, herbs and spices, and water. This chapter covers not only the nutrient benefits of these foods and how best to include them, but also their role in relieving and preventing a variety of female health problems and other health issues. Be sure to incorporate these foods abundantly in your daily diet while enjoying their good flavors and textures.”

Oatmeal Contains Antioxidants

Free radicals in the body can damage our DNA.  Foods that are rich in antioxidants helps in stopping these free radicals from forming in the first place.  Oatmeal is known to have antioxidants.  When a person adds oatmeal to the diet, the chance of having cancer, heart disease, and diabetes is reduced.  

Oatmeal is not only good to eat; it is also needed to keep the human body healthy.  Oatmeal can help the body in many different ways.  Take a look at some of the ways that are provided above.

Help to Reduce Fibroids Naturally

The human body is a beautiful and fascinating organism.  As we age, we realize that there is a lot of work involved in making the human body function properly.  Eating the right foods, exercising, and getting enough sleep is very important.  Spiritually and emotionally it is important to keep stress and anxiety at a minimum. Fibroids are non-cancerous tumors that are found both inside and outside of the uterus and they are a burden and concern to many women all over the world.  Here are some ways, through personal experience, that I have learned to reduce some of the symptoms of fibroids.  

The Kidneys and Liver

The kidneys and the liver play a vital role in the formation of fibroids.  It is crucial to cleanse the kidneys and the liver from time to time.  The role of these organs is to remove toxins from the body.  If the toxins are not being removed or these organs are “sluggish” this will cause fibroids to appear. This is further explained when it is said, “With all of the bad habits that you develop, including eating junk food throughout your life, your liver is most likely to become clogged at some point.”  There are different ways to clean and flush the kidneys and the liver.  Intense cleansing treatments exist and there are also gentle treatments that can be done every week.  The lemon cleanse is one of the simplest treatments to do and it can be done every day.  Braggs Apple Cider Vinegar is another product that can be used to cleanse the body. 

If interested in a more intense cleansing, try the Castor Oil Cleanse.  This cleanse is good for anyone who has never done this procedure before and is in the process of changing to a better, healthier diet.

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Eliminating Toxins and Estrogen

Many foods that we eat and products that we use can cause fibroids to increase.  One hormone that has been linked to the growth of fibroids is estrogen.  There are foods that naturally contain estrogens and there are foods that can be eaten to eliminate or reduce estrogen in the body. 

There are also chemicals that are present in creams and hair products that contribute to the growth of fibroids.  A chemical that is used in many products are chemicals that end in the word paraben. When paying attention and analyzing products it will be discovered that there are many products with these chemicals. 

Finally, the foods we eat also contain chemicals.  Changes have to be made to eat more organic products.   An increase in the consumption of fruits and vegetables is ideal, especially spinach and broccoli. These vegetables help with the reduction of estrogen levels. 

Castor Oil Packs

Castor oil placed on the outer skin where the uterus is located, can help significantly in decreasing fibroids. A towel and a heating pad are needed in order to do this.  More on this process is explained in my article Reducing the size of Fibroids. 

Meditation and Prayer

Meditation and prayer are essential to developing a better attitude towards life and creating a healthier body.  Negative thoughts and undesirable feelings play a role on the condition of the body. There are many ways to meditate and there are many programs out there to help people.  One type of meditation that is very helpful, especially for women, is the meditations of Kenji Kumara . Kenji works with a process called Quantum Lightweaving and he focuses on the healing of the body through meditation.  He has meditations that are available on his website. 

Dealing with fibroids can cause frustration and worry.  There is a way to reduce the size of fibroids and experience some relief.  Take a look at the different remedies presented above.