When discussing women’s issues, first and foremost that comes to mind is the problems connected with their menstrual cycles.
Unlike men, women, right from the time their system starts producing eggs, begin menstruating in cycles of approximately 30 days, when there is flow of blood from their vagina, which is nothing but eggs that have not joined with sperm and do not result in conception, and flow away from the uterus through the vaginal opening. Since there is a rhythm in the body, the women can calculate when they are going to have periods approximately, and plan their activities, including keeping sufficient material to drain up and dry the flow through sanitary pads etc.
Though each and every lady is aware of this actuality of life, she must take precautions and avoid nonessential pregnancy specially when they are just teenagers. This is important because unwanted pregnancy at that early age can affect their health not only physically but also psychologically.
Although the present era is well alerted about all the problems connected with a lady’s health which the pharmaceutical circles have documented along with role of nutrition in this account but it’s sad that there no adequate knowledge about how natural products can support in balancing the menstrual cycle
The common disorders that women go through are - 1)Dysmenorrhea - Intensely painful periods. 2)Amenorrhea - Prolonged menstrual period. 3)Oligomenorrhea - Disabled interim of menstrual period. 4) Menorrhagia - Periods that are symbolic of long or heavy menstrual flow. 5) Hypomenorrhea - Very little menstrual flow.
Women can undergo a lot of problems consisting of Fibroids, problems associated with C & D operations, Amenorrhea, Dysmenorrhea and Late periods.
Premenstrual syndrome or pain just prior to the menstrual cycle is experienced by most women. Back pain, tender-breast, cramps and headaches are quite common during menstruation. This is witnessed because of hormonal changes and also changes taken place while the uterus lining is casted away. There are some natural cures that are useful for curing these problems-
1. Black cohosh - If you are suffering from post and pre menstrual problems then taking one Black cohosh capsule is the best solution. It helps by emulating estrogen inside the body. Black cohosh also eradicates depression issues and prevents hot flushes.
2) Licorice Root - Licorice Root is an ancient Chinese herb which is extremely effective curing female reproductive problems.
3) Vitamin C - If you are suffering from iron deficiency then wise to consume Vitamin C regularly. It not only brings up the iron content in the body but also helps to get rid of all problems connected with iron deficiency. To reduce menstrual pain have regular intake of minerals, vitamins and nutrients.
4) Flax seed- To cure hormonal problems flax seed can be very useful.
5. Avoid Alcohol - Don’t drink alcohol. Alcohol aggravates your problem. You can limit it to light wine only.
6. To strengthen your uterus, and decrease flow, drink one or two cups of tea made from Red Raspberry. Consume lots of fruits, seeds and nuts, pulses and vegetable oils, which provides you a number of nutrients to calm your muscles and nerves so that cramps can be got rid of. Herbs like shepherd’s purse can reduce heavy flow. For chronic heavy flows, these herbal treatments are the best.