Do you hate having cramps? You might be tempted to turn to the pill for help, but first, try these easy holistic health care solutions for your menstrual cramps.
When it comes to cramps, the pill can make you feel better, but it comes with a long list of side effects. With holistic health care, you can work two ways to make your cramps vanish by using comfort measures to feel better right away and by working with a practitioner to find the deeper issues that are causing your cramps in the first place.
Dr. Marina Rose, DC has helped women with challenging menstrual cramps, and other menstrual problems, find relief with a holistic health care approach and without the pill. She works with women in and around the city of Los Altos, CA.
If you are looking for ways you can relieve your cramps right now, try these easy home remedies:
- Try a hot water bottle. Wrap the bottle in a towel, to keep it from burning, and apply.
- Herbal tinctures, like cramp bark, taken before your period can help reduce cramping.
- Do something relaxing, like a hot bath or going to bed with a book. Relaxation can make cramps feel less painful, even in the moment.
Dr. Christiane Northrup agrees that natural approaches are effective for menstrual cramps.
Cramps can also indicate an underlying hormonal imbalance. Holistic health care can help you find answers.
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