MENSTURAL PROBLEMS/PMS

The menstrual cycle is divided into three stages. The Follicular Stage begins with menstruation. The first shedding of blood is considered the menstrual period. Due to low levels of an estrogen called Estradiol, and the hormone progesterone, this allows for the shedding of the endometrium, the uterine wall lining. As days progress in the follicular stage, the follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) slightly begins to increase. This stimulates the development of several follicles, each containing an egg. At the same time, levels of estradiol, which are secreted by the ovaries, is increasing and stimulates the uterine wall lining, making it thicker.

The Ovulatory Stage begins as a surge of lutenizing hormones (LH) and the follicle stimulating hormones (FSH) increase. Since only one follicle continues to develop, ovulation (egg release) often occurs 16-32 hours after the surge of hormones begins. Estradiol levels peak during the surge and progesterone levels start to increase.

The Luteal Stage begins as levels of lutenizing hormones (LH) and the follicle stimulating hormones (FSH) decrease. The ruptured follicle closes after releasing the egg and forms the corpus luteum. The corpus luteum secretes progesterone and estradiol causing the uterine wall to continue to thicken. If the egg is not fertilized, the corpus luteum degenerates and no longer secretes progesterone. The estradiol levels decrease and a new menstrual cycle begins.

Menstrual Problems/PMS: Menorrhagia, a fairly common disorder that is characterized by unusual heavy or prolonged period of menstrual flow. The average amount of blood loss during a normal menstrual period is about two ounces. With menorrhagia, a woman may lose three ounces or more. It rarely signifies a serious underlying disorder. Excessive menstrual flow, menstrual period lasts for more than 7 days, large clots of blood may pass, paleness and fatigue are some of the symptoms. The cause of menorrhagia could be imbalance of female hormones, such as estrogen and progesterone fibroids, pelvic infection, endometrial disorder, intrauterine device (IUD), or hypothyroidism.

Painful menstrual cramps, Dysmenorrhea, is a chemical problem. Each month, the lining of a woman's uterus produces chemicals calls prostaglandins, which help the uterine muscles contract and expel tissue and fluids during menstruation. High levels of prostaglandins cause uterine muscle contractions, or cramps. Not every woman suffers from cramps, but if you do, there are wonderful remedies that may provide relief.

HERBAL REMEDIES:

HERBAL TEAS:

In a stainless steel pot, boil desired amount of distilled water. The moment it boils turn the heat off. Add the following herbs in an infuser, muslin bag or tea ball for a single cup or add one-three teaspoons of herbs per cup for larger amounts. Allow the herbs to infuse for up to 5 minutes. Drink 3-4 cups a day. For flavor-add lemon and sweeten with Stevia or organic honey.

PMS Tea- Enhances progesterone, discourages excess estrogen production, eases inflammation and balances hormones. Chamomile, Alfalfa, Oatstraw, Raspberry, Fennel, Chase Tree Bark, Cramp Bark, Squaw Vine, Fo-Ti, Licorice.

Female Balance Tea- Refreshing tea for menopausal symptoms such as hot flashes. Helps restore balance to hormones, estrogen and nourish the female system! Builds the reproductive system. Chase Tree Berry, Schizandra, Fo-Ti, Rosebuds, Nettle, Red Raspberry, Peppermint, Strawberry Leaf, Blessed Thistle, Stevia.

To release stress, cramps, spasm and tension:

Calm Tea- Reduces stress and helps to relax you. Improves circulation and acts as a sedative. Reduces mucous from colds, muscle and menstrual cramps and helps with anxiety and stress. Chamomile, Rosehips, Catnip, Alfalfa, Skullcap, Fo-Ti, Hops, Vervain, Wild Lettuce, Passion Flower, Lemon Verbena.

Chamomile Tea- Age old remedy for calming and soothing the nerves. Works wonders on the digestive tract and tames stomach troubles and ulcer pain. Chamomile stems, flowers.

HERBAL TINCTURES
Herbal tinctures are concentrated liquid extracts of the medicinal properties of herbs. Tinctures represent one of many different ways to prepare and use herbs. The terms tincture and extract are often used interchangeably. Technically these terms are an indication of strength used by manufactures.

Shake the tincture bottle well. As a dietary supplement, place 1/3 of a dropper (6-12 drops) under the tongue, or in juice or water as needed, 3-4 times a day.

PMS Support
Dong Quai, Wild Yam, Crampbark, Squawvine, Black Haw, Casteberry, Blue Cohosh.

Womens Balance
Chaste Tree, Dong Quai, Red Raspberry, Dandelion, Blessed Thistle, Gota Kola, Kelp & Licorice.

Night Cap
Valerian, Hops, Scullcap, Passion Flower.

Cramp Bark

Chase Tree berry

Dong Quai

White Willow Bark

Black Cohosh

INDIVIDUAL HERBS

The herb Cramp Bark has traditionally been used to relieve menstrual pain. Herbs with possible anti-inflammatory properties that may be helpful as well, including Bromelain, Turmeric, and White Willow Bark. Other potentially helpful treatments include Black Cohosh, Dong Quai, Fish Oil and Mangnesium.

Studies suggest that Magnesium supplementation may be helpful for dysmenorrhea. dosage is 250 to 600 mg daily throughout the cycle, or 500 to 1,000 mg for 3 to 5 days prior to the onset of cramps. Magnesium works best when combined with vitamin B6 which is often included in your daily multiple vitamin.

It is believed that the omega-3 fatty acids in Fish Oil may help relieve dysmenorrhea by affecting the metabolism of prostaglandins and other factors involved in pain and inflammation. There are many different types of fish oil products available. A daily dose should supply about 1,800 mg of EPA and 900 mg of DHA. Cod liver oil is probably not the best choice due to the potential for excessive intake of vitamin A and vitamin D.

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AROMATHERAPY REMEDY BLENDS:

Aromatherapy can help by minimizing cramps, regulating menstrual cycles, and easing emotions. It can also help relieve the symptoms of PMS. With Aromatherapy, the trick is to use essential oils in the bath BEFORE you anticipate your period. Muscle cramps and spasms can benefit from Essential oils such as Basil, Chamomile, Clary Sage, Cypress, Fennel, Ginger, Juniper, Peppermint, Rose, Ylang Ylang .

Utilize these blends of essential oils 3 times a day, morning, afternoon and night:

Angel's Mist Massage Essential Oil Remedy Blend

Angel's Mist Rub Essential Oil Remedy Blend

Angel's Mist Bath Essential Oil Remedy Blend

Angel's Mist Compress Essential Oil Remedy Blend

HYDROTHERAPY

The mysterious and amazing healing power of water has been utilized for centuries. Water cleanses, refreshes and restores all life. We are always drawn to water. Be it a soothing fountain or majestic waterfall. Water is a carrier. It flows. It moves along the line of least resistance to find its way to the ocean where comes and goes in the ebb and flow of tides and waves. The appeal is inexplicable! We crave water, maybe because our bodies are made up of a large percent of it. Maybe beacuse we instinctively know how it can heal us.

Hydrotherapy is the use of water in any form, in the treatment of dis-ease. Hydrotherapy was used by the ancient Greek physicians. The use of baths for such purposes as well as for religious purification, personal cleanliness, and private or social relaxation dates from at least the time of ancient Greece. A German, Vincenz Priessnitz, popularized the use of spas in Germany and elsewhere in Europe, where they are still popular today.

Hydrotherapy has a number of uses. Warm water will relax spasm; thus, hydrotherapy has been useful in treating such conditions as muscular strains and sprains, muscular fatigue, and backache. Heat is often used in conjunction with massage or other manipulative or stimulative treatments, such as the whirlpool bath. Sitz baths (sitting in hot water) are effective in the treatment of many disorders. Water is also useful in physical therapy because patients who exercise in a buoyant medium can move weak parts of their bodies without contending with the strong force of gravity.

Take a warm bath. Fill the bath tub with warm water. As the tub fills with water add 2 spoons of Angel's Mist Deep Soak Sea Salts and 1 cup of baking soda to the bath water. Soak for 15-20 minutes.

Consider a relaxing bath with the calming, anti-spasmatic effects of Angel's Mist Romantic Glow Soap -A comforting blend of Rose and Ylang Ylang essential oil makes this soap wonderful for relaxing cramps and creating a soothing, calm, relaxed feel. Helps with anxiety, stress, resentment and fear. (Safe for all skin types).

Many woman experience emotional, mental, and physical discomfort each month. Essential oil blends can help reduce bloating, puffiness, emotional upset, and relieve many physical and emotional symptoms.

PMS Bath Blend
2 drops chamomile oil
2 drops geranium oil
2 drops juniper oil
2 drops marjoram oil
2 drops ylang ylang oil

Disperse the oil blend in a bath tub filled with warm water. Soak for 20-30 minutes. You can prepare this at home. Bath daily, one-two weeks before your period begins.

HOMEOPATHIC REMEDIES:

This medical system uses infinitesimal doses of natural substances to stimulate a person's immune system and body's natural defenses. Homeopathic remedies are named for the plant or animal ingredients they are made from. Homeopathy not only offers relief from temporary disorders but, can provide long term healing of a person due to its individual and "wholistic" approach. This often leads to a complete recovery from the dis-ease, as well as, providing an improved understanding of the patient's situation. This type of healing makes it easier and possible to avoid recurrence or relapses in the future and, homeopathy stimulates the body's natural defense system by reestablishing normal immune system and cell functioning.

PMS:
Sepia 30c for symptoms of menstrual pain accompanied by a feeling of weight or heaviness in the pelvis or lower back. Also when you experience weepiness, irritablilty or depression.
Pulsatilla 30c if symptoms occur such as substantial weight fluctuations, bloating, water retention, craving for sweets or creamy foods, mood swings or a strong sense of lonliness.
Cimicifuga 6c if symptoms occur such as irregular or painful periods always with cramp like pain in the pelvic region. Also associated with backache or headaches.

HEALING TOUCH THERAPY:

There are many different approaches to massage and applications of it. "Massage Therapy" is a holistic procedure that affects all systems of the body; digestive, elimination, respiratory, circulatory, lymphatic, endocrine and nervous systems. Many of today's health problems arise from stress. Because stress upsets the delicate integral balance of all your body's functions, regaining this balance requires a holistic approach.
Massage Therapy not only treats those parts of you which are a problem, but also affects the whole of your metabolism through normalizing your circulatory, muscular and nervous systems and their interdependent functioning. Massage is usually done with soothing massage oils or relaxing body lotions in order for the practioner's hands to "glide" over the body with smooth, relaxing strokes.

Learn How to Give a Massage. This step by step method will help you learn just how to make your subject feel great!

Relief from cramps can be helped by Reflexology. The foot contains acupressure or trigger points that are believed to be connected along internal energy pathways (meridian lines) to your pelvic area. Feel for these spots by checking for sensitive areas, during your period, in the slopes above either side of your heel. Gently press in with your thumb and fingertips. Do the same along the sides of your Achilles tendon, moving up toward your calf muscle. Try this acupressure technique for a few minutes on each foot.

Hot Stone Massage Therapy. is recommended for this conditon. It is an ancient Ayurvedic therapy with river bed stones which draw out stress, tension and impurities from the body.
Crystal Massage works on a deep esoteric level allowing not only the physical body enjoyment and total relaxation but the stones will enhance a positive, reconnecting flow of energy which will allow you to bring up, recognize and clear emotional blocks.

NUTRITION

Water is an essential element that should be drank each and every day. 6-8 8 ounce glasses a day. Contrary to beliefs, this will not add to bloating but will help to reduce!

Consuming excessive amounts of sweets and salty foods Should be avoided. Although, eating a healthier diet won't cure cramps, it can do mprove your overall sense of well-being.

Cut out salty and sweet junk foods, which can make you feel bloated and sluggish. Instead, eat more vegetables, fruit, chicken, and fish, and try to space them out into 4 -5 small meals throughout the day rather than having three large meals.

Take vitamins. Many women report fewer problems with cramps when they're getting a daily dose of vitamins and minerals. Take a multiple vitamin and mineral supplement, preferably one that contains calcium and one that comes in small doses that you can take in divided doses a couple of times a day after meals.

The minerals calcium, potassium, and magnesium can also play a part in relief. Women taking calcium suffer less pain from cramps then those who do not. Magnesium is important because it helps your body absorb calcium more efficiently. Increase calcium and magnesium intake before and during your period.

Cut out caffeine. The caffeine in coffee, tea, cola, and chocolate can contribute to menstrual pain and cramps by stimulating your nervous system. The oils in coffee also may irritate your intestines.

Avoid alcohol. If you tend to retain water during your period, alcohol will only add to your problems.

Many women think diuretics are great for reducing menstrual bloating. Diuretics have the ability to take important minerals from the body along with the water. Instead, reduce your intake of water-retentive substances like salt and alcohol.

The following foods are known to stimulate estrogen receptors. While these foods are helpful to boost estrogen in menopause and beyond, they can aggravate your PMS and perimenopause symptoms (which are typically those of excess estrogen):

Alfalfa, Animal flesh, Anise seed, Apples, Baker's yeast, Barley, Beets, Carrots, Cherries, Chickpeas, Clover, Cowpeas (black-eyed peas), Cucumbers, Dairy Foods, Dates, Eggs, Eggplant, Fennel, Flaxseeds, Garlic, Hops, Licorice, Oats, Olive oil, Olives, Papaya, Parsley, Peas, Peppers, Plums, Pomegranates, Potatoes, Pumpkin, Red beans, Red clover, Rhubarb, Rice, Sage, Sesame seeds, Soybean sprouts, Soybeans, Split peas, Sunflower seeds, Tomatoes, Wheat, Yams

MANAGING YOUR PMS

Warmth will increase your blood flow and relax your muscles. This is especially helpful with cramps and a congested pelvic area. Drink plenty of hot herbal tea or hot lemonade. A heating pad or hot-water bottle on your abdomen for a few minutes at a time can bring great relief.

EMOTIONAL ASPECT:

There is an emotional aspect to every illness. Often times, it is the emotional thoughts or "excess emotions" that will lead to illness. The following therapies are utilized for calming the mind, help with stress relief and focuses on our mental powers over any situation. The ability to balance your emotional, mental, physical and spiritual self is up to you. Here are some suggestions:

What is your experience with this disorder? Sharing your own experiences often helps others. We'd love to know in the Peacefulmind Community

YOGA/MEDITATION THERAPY REMEDIES:

Yoga poses can be good alternatives to "traditional" health remedies because they relax the body and mind, improve circulation and respiration, reduce tension and help the body through it's healing process.

PMS:
The Yogic breath exercise can be done without instruction, without danger, and with a good chance that your discomfort and stressful feelings will be reduced. Relaxation Breath is the most powerful tool for stress management.

Sit up, with your back straight in any position.
Place your tongue against the ridge of tissue just behind your upper front teeth and keep it there throughout the exercise.
Exhale completely through your mouth.
Close your mouth and inhale quietly through your nose to a mental count of four.
Hold your breath for a count of seven.
Exhale completely through your mouth, to a count of eight.
Repeat this cycle three more times for a total of four breaths.
Try to do this breathing exercise at least twice a day. You can repeat the whole sequence as often as you wish, but don't do it more than four breaths at one time for the first month of practice. This exercise is fairly intense and has a profound effect on the nervous system.

Deep Diaphram Breath
Sit with your legs crossed in a comfortable position. Breathe slowly and evenly from your diaphragm, through your nose. Fill your lower abdomen, lungs, then chest with air. Hold for a four count then slowly exhale the air out from your chest, lungs, then lower abdomen. Repeat 3 or 4 times. That's it! Just allow your shoulders to drop and your face relax as you breath, deep.
Also consider Alternate Nostril Breathing, Bridge, Cat, Cow, Child's Pose, Cobra, Lying Down Twist, Pigeon, Relaxing, Simple Inverted.

Child's Pose is very beneficial for this. Kneel on the floor and sit on your heels. Bring your forehead to the floor and place your arms along the floor against your body. Close your eyes. Hold the position for as long as it is comfortable.



MEDITATION:

Meditation is a time-honored technique that can take you into infinite dimensions of consciousness. One major principle to meditation is in the ability to completely quiet your mind. Quieting the mind comes as a result of meditating over a long period of time, but any time you are looking within, you are meditating. There are many meditation methods. Some are passive and others are active -- not in the physical sense, but in the sense that you actually do something during meditation. Meditators learn to focus their awareness and direct it onto an object: the breath, a phrase or word: a mantra, repeated silently, a memorized inspirational phrase, an image in the mind's eye. Researchers have documented immediate benefits in terms of lowered blood pressure, decreased heart and respiratory rate, increased blood flow, and other measurable signs of the relaxation response.
Meditation will calm an agitated mind, creating optimal physical and mental health, undo our sense of separateness, which is the common root of fear and misery, unify consciousness, putting us in touch with our higher self and connect us to higher consciousness. Meditation restructures the mind, allowing us to achieve our full potential as human beings.

Fold your hands gently in your lap and close your eyes. Take a few deep breaths. Then just sit. If you have never meditated before, you will probably feel as if your mind is full of thoughts. Don't try to stop the thoughts, just watch them. Imagine that you are on the bank of a river and that your thoughts are the river going by. Don't try to stop the river, just watch it. Within a week, you will see the river begin to slow down. You may become impatient, or even bored. That's okay. If you find yourself complaining, just watch the thoughts pass by. Do this for 5 to 10 minutes. You may find that you fall asleep because you are so relaxed. That's good because, in many ways, you have begun to let go. Continue at this pace and each day allow just alittle more time for yourself to meditate. Doing this allows you to relax and forget about time.

Consider the amazing power of Sacred Incense. Whether for meditation, quiet reflection or for creating and elegant environment to be shared with others, the opportunity awaits those ready to explore the world of scent!

COLOR THERAPY REMEDIES:

When you are balanced, you can more effectively fight dis-ease, rid your system of toxins, as well as, negative patterns. You can achieve balance through the vibrational remedy and application of color. Color inteacts with the human energy system in a unique way to stablize physical, emotional, mental and spiritual conditions.

PMS:
Blue

MUSIC/SOUND THERAPY:

Vibrational medicine which validates that everything in the universe is in a state of vibration and the frequency at which an object or person most naturally vibrates is called resonance. The chakras, bones, and organs in the body all possess a different resonant frequency. When an organ or part of the body is vibrating out of tune or nonharmoniously, it is called "dis ease" or disease. A body is in a healthy state of being when each cell, each organ creates a resonance that is in harmony with the whole being.
Music is a powerful tool that can be used in so many ways. It has been proven that the type of music that makes a person relax or become receptive is not any one kind. It all depends on the individual and their affinity with it.

Healing Music is recommended for this condition.

METAPHYSICAL REMEDIES:

The power of your mind and your belief system has everything to do with the condition, the speed and the way that you heal.

* Our Belief System is one of the major factors that can get us through situations or can cause our life to crumble around us! I do believe that there is a lot of innate goodness and balancing our minds do subconsciously to get us through hard times. The other portion of this is how we "program" ourselves to deal with any given situation.

* Our self-confidence and self-love are often the key to opening and strengthening this portion of our thoughts which in turn emanates from ourselves!

* Energy follows thought. Program thought to be positive and your energy will reflect it!

* Really appreciating what we DO have as opposed to what we would like to have, sometimes makes a signifcant difference. This is always an important element in healing that is often neglected.

STONE & CRYSTAL REMEDIES:

Crystals have both piezoelectric and pyroelectric properties. This means that the polarities of the crystal will change when subjected to pressure or heat (even body heat from the hands). This will radiate energy from the crystal due to this reversal of polarities. It provides the transfer, storage and transformation of energy. Offering a balanced energy field, energy modification, amplifies both energy and thought, clarity in thinking, and harmony and alignment with the chakra energy areas.

The Complete Chakra Kit stimulates the seven main energy sources which govern all the major organs and psychologically alters and clears the body's energy in order to allow healing to take place.

PMS:
Magnesite, Moonstone

CANDLE THERAPY

The power behind Candle Therapy is not only therapeutic, but works on a psychological and spirtual plane as well. The candle's flame has always been a metaphor for the soul. It possesses a tranquil and almost hypnotic atmosphere to those who allow its power to take them to a very special place!

Botanical Candles such asRose, Magnolia, Freesia are all wonderful for this condition.

Healer Candles such as Stress Release, Calm, and Balance can allow their powerful mix of herbs and essential oils to help the body heal.

The Chakra Candle Set is very appropriate for any kind of balance and energy work that is needed in healing.

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