Dysmenorrhea can be initiated by an inadequate calcium and magnesium supply; these are needed to flex and squeeze the uterine wall muscles in order for menstruation to begin. The womb can also be burdened with old toxic and stagnant discharge as a result of poor monthly flow owing to poor circulation or because of inadequate womb peristalsis. The resulting congestion can cause tremendous pain. Often, once a womb has expanded to hold a baby and gone through the huge peristaltic waves needed for childbirth, this problem diminishes. Some women can experience dysmenorrhea for the first time after childbirth, however, because of the huge drop in magnesium and calcium levels associated with pregnancy and breast-feeding.
These levels need to be replenished. Occasionally, a uterus is positioned in a way that makes menstruation difficult. This possibility can be considered should all else fail, but the uterus is normally individually aligned and will change alignment throughout one’s life. Women age thirty to thirty-five years old may suddenly develop an aching abdomen, legs, and thighs, which may be caused by a congestive buildup. Symptoms include sweating, fever, nausea, fainting, and intense physical pain caused by muscle spasms. Fibroids, endometriosis, hypothyroidism, and other problems should also be considered, and then professionally explored if simple treatments are failing to alleviate the problems.
-You must increase calcium and magnesium intake: include seaweeds like wakame and hijiki, both from the kelp family, to ensure that your physical and nutritional needs in general are met.
-Make sure that your intake of iron and folic acid is adequate.
-Herbs to increase calcium and magnesium include pau d’arco inner bark, oat straw, nettle leaf, and Irish moss.
-A useful mix of herbs for spasm, pain relief, and hormone balance includes three parts each of chaste tree berry, squaw vine leaf, dong quai root, and cramp bark; two parts each of black cohosh root, nettle root, sarsaparilla root, and blessed thistle leaf and flower; and one part lobelia leaf.
-If you suspect congestion and stagnation in the uterus, use dong quai root and cayenne pepper capsules for general circulation.
-Use general hormone balancers like chaste tree berry, sarsaparilla root, squaw vine leaf, and blessed thistle leaf and flower.
-Liver, kidney, and bowel cleanses will be vital.
-Practice deep breathing at all times, but spend a concentrated twenty minutes doing belly breathing in a warm bath to let go and really relax.
-Relax in a warm bath with a few drops of rosemary essential oil.
-Exercise regularly to increase circulation and decrease congestion.
-Gentle daily exercise should include yoga.
-Use a slant board or put your feet up as high as you can against a wall.
-Put a muslin cloth that has been soaked in chamomile essential oil and sunflower oil over the abdomen underneath a hot water bottle for extra relief.
This Dysmenorrhea Treatment article is taken from :
The complete home guide to herbs, natural healing, and nutrition / Jill Rosemary Davies.
