Women with menstrual cramps are often offered either non steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs or oral contraceptives. Many women, however, find that this treatment does not work or they can not take the drugs, and more women would prefer a non-drug alternative (see also Adverse Drug Reactions). (more…)
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Chinese Herbal Medicine May Help Relieve Painful Menstrual Cramps
Friday, January 4th, 2008Depression Might Influence Breast Cancer Risk
Friday, December 21st, 2007
Depression appears to somewhat heighten the risk of breast cancer, but it has no significant association with lung, colon or prostate cancer, according to a review of the medical literature conducted by Dutch researchers. (more…)
What’s an Early Symptom of Pregnancy?
Thursday, December 20th, 2007Another early symptom of pregnancy is that your basal body temperature stays high. If you’ve been charting your basal body temperature and it has stayed over the coverline 18 days in a row, you’re probably pregnant. (more…)
Pregnancy and Yeast Infection: The Alternative Medicine Perspective
Thursday, December 20th, 2007It is not uncommon for women to experience yeast infections during pregnancy.
Chinese and naturopathic medicine may be able to shed some light on why this is so and what can be done to prevent it. In order to avoid the combined discomfort of both pregnancy and yeast infection, the keys are getting one’s house in order and keeping it that way. The great strength of alternative medicine is the ability to identify key lifestyle factors that impact the disease process. (more…)
Women’s Issues : Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS)
Thursday, December 20th, 2007Introduction
Premenstrual syndrome, or PMS, has become a household term in recent years. Despite this fact, it is still a condition that is not fully understood. What we do know is that it tends to occur after ovulation, the midpoint of the menstrual cycle, during the last 3 to 14 days of your cycle. During this time, a variety of changes occur in the body or mood, and some of these may cause discomfort or distress. (more…)