Are you tired of dealing with period pain and you want home remedies for menstrual cramps that actually work? Well, you’re in the right place! From essential oils, to supplements and herbal oils, this post gives you the most effective home remedies for menstrual cramps.
Menstrual Cycle Articles
A Complete Guide to Choosing the Best Maca for Female Fertility
Maca is a hormone-balancing root vegetable that is said to be particularly helpful for female fertility. In addition, this root vegetable comes in various types or colors. Each color has a different nutritional composition and this can affect how they work in...
The Amazing Benefits of Nettle Leaf for Your Period (+ How to Use It)
As far as common backyard weeds go, stinging nettle is a powerhouse that has a lot to offer any woman struggling with menstrual cycle irregularities (like menorrhagia aka heavy periods and cramping). Furthermore, nettle is incredibly mineral-rich, making it a good...
What To Eat During Each Phase Of The Menstrual Cycle: A Beginner’s Guide
Although hormonal fluctuations are a natural part of the menstrual cycle, they can wreak havoc on your health and quality of life. While symptoms like mood swings, breakouts, bloating, cramps or a heavy flow, are very common, it doesn't have to be that way. You can...
A Complete Guide to Using Yarrow for Heavy Periods
If there’s one herb that herbalists have relied on for quick relief from bleeding, it’s yarrow. This herb has been used for external wounds, internal wounds (such as ulcers in the GI tract) and yes, heavy menstrual bleeding. In fact, yarrow’s ability to curb...
The Truth About Apple Cider Vinegar for PCOS
Apple cider vinegar (aka ACV) is one of the most popular - and some would say, most overhyped - natural remedies for various health conditions. So, not surprisingly, there are some who also believe in using apple cider vinegar for PCOS (polycystic ovary syndrome). Is...
Hormone Balancing Foods for PCOS: A Complete Guide (with PDF)
Given the wide range of symptoms that occur with PCOS (polycystic ovary syndrome), it can be overwhelming to know where to start when it comes to hormone balancing foods for PCOS. And while there is no perfect, one-side-fits-every-woman food list for PCOS, there are...
Inositol vs Berberine (for PCOS): A Complete Guide
As much as 65-70% of women with PCOS (polycystic ovary syndrome) struggle with insulin resistance (source). This means that addressing insulin resistance is key for improving PCOS symptoms. That’s why this post explores the use of inositol vs berberine for PCOS. Do...
The Benefits of Turmeric for PCOS (+ 4 Ways To Use It)
We always hear about how amazing turmeric is for our health. So, it probably comes as no surprise that there are plenty of potential benefits to using turmeric for PCOS. Some experts see chronic, low-grade inflammation as a major factor in the development and...
Clary Sage for Menstrual Cramps: Benefits and How To Use
You could call clary sage the queen of essential oils for women’s health. It has traditionally been used to support female hormones throughout all stages of life. And in this article we’re going to look closer at how to use clary sage for menstrual cramps and PMS....