Are your menstrual cramps too much to handle? Do you find yourself taking pain killers like candy during your period? Severe menstrual cramping is a common reason for taking the pill, but all too often it comes with its own set of side effects. Holistic health care approaches can help you tone down the intensity on your cramps without drugs and unwanted side effects.
You may have heard a lot about omega-3 fatty acids recently. It seems like every day researchers in holistic health care are finding new health benefits of these super fats. Now you can add decreased menstrual cramping to the list of benefits. According to the New York University Medical Center research has shown that regular intake of omega three fatty acids is capable of reducing cramps.
Fish oils are an excellent source of omega-3s, although the studies suggest that it can take up to two months before feeling the full benefit.
Dr. Marina Rose helps women with premenstrual symptoms find alternatives to the pill in and around the city of San Jose, CA.
When you’re on the pill for severe cramps, you might end up with many of the other side effects of the pill like nausea, weight gain, or depression. Holistic health care can help you find the right natural approaches for eliminating cramps that will fit with your lifestyle. Dr. Christiane Northrup also finds that a natural approach can help women who suffer from difficult periods.
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