For ages, millions of women have had to suffer with pain and cramps during that special time of the month, leaving them to feel powerless, as if there was absolutely nothing they can do. What has been found is that not all women experience these painful periods as severely as others do, but they do experience some level of pain and discomfort. Pre-Menstrual Syndrome...

If you or someone you love has been touched by breast cancer, what you’re about to see may change the course of your life forever. That’s not hype either. I’m not about hype, sensationalism or conspiracy theories. I’m about passing along information and letting you make an informed decision about your own health and well-being. I am planning to do a full...

Audio clip: Adobe Flash Player (version 9 or above) is required to play this audio clip. Download the latest version here. You also need to have JavaScript enabled in your browser. “The Butter Queen,” Paula Deen has found herself in some serious hot water y’all — and we aren’t talking about the kind she uses to boil water for her son Bobby’s...

Have you ever spent weeks counting calories, exercising religiously, steadfastly refusing any food that may hint of good taste only to step on the scale some weeks later and find that you’ve only lost 1-2 lbs.? Or worse yet, you’ve lost no pounds at all? Audio clip: Adobe Flash Player (version 9 or above) is required to play this audio clip. Download the latest...

For women who suffer from painful periods, other troublesome issues tend to crop up as well. Even though, at first glance, they do not seem to be related, with a little further investigation we soon realize that it is. If problem skin in plaguing you, check out this insightful article from Women’s Health magazine revealing the top 10 Superfoods secrets to having...

During the holidays, it’s easier than ever to overindulge in your favorite, rich foods. The table is full of decadent pies, macaroni & cheese, meats galore and let’s not forget the eggnog. Gotta have the eggnog. But when Aunt Flo comes a knocking, all of these succulent foods could mean pain and agony during what is supposed to be a time of celebration. So...

Realizing the connection between the foods we eat and the effects they have on our bodies comes with a lot of responsibility. I guess that’s why they say ‘ignorance is bliss’ — because once you know something, it’s your obligation to act on that knowledge and take full responsibility for the consequences, right?   This has had a profound effect...

Remember that familiar saying, ‘you are what you eat?’ Well, for many endometriosis sufferers, it couldn’t be more true. Suffering month after month from endo, the painful symptoms associated with your menstrual cycle oftentimes read like a teenage vampire horror story:   Audio clip: Adobe Flash Player (version 9 or above) is required to play this audio clip....

I came across a blog post from HerbMentor today that just had to be shared with the Pain Free Periods community. It’s a recipe for how to make candied ginger but in addition to that, the author talks about how ginger is helpful for relieving menstrual cramps. Now, I’d heard about ginger and ginger tea for an upset stomach, nausea and other digestive...

Some of you will not like what I’m about to say, some of you will flat out refuse it and others will not believe it. But in spite of the prospect of facing ridicule for going against conventional wisdom, I’m going to say it anyway. And if you really, truly want to eliminate your premenstrual cramps for good, you will listen and take heed. The truth is that...