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...

It should be said that the use of any drugs have the potential to cause side effects. Naturally, our bodies are different and can tolerate foreign substances differently. However, recent reports have uncovered serious side effects linked with the use of the popular birth control pill known as Yaz, heavily marketed and advertised in the recent years. If you took Yaz...

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...

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...

I’ll warn you, this is not going to be a pleasant conversation. But given our fast food generation, it’s one we must have if we are truly seeking 360° health… Are you feeling tired and fatigued? Do you tend to get headaches a lot? Or worse yet, does constipation give you the blues too often to mention? Sluggishness, headaches or irritability may be...

As women, we know a little something about pain. Men think that they have the pain tolerance debate all locked up but they have yet to try childbirth, painful ovulation or a Brazilian bikini wax. Heck, they whimper and cry like babies from a measly leg wax. So given the fact that women know pain, is it a valid reason to stay home? Home from work…home from...

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...

Thousands of women suffer from monthly menstrual cramps and resort to pill-popping to stop the pain. I know I have been guilty of this myself. But something in my gut (no pun intended) kept pushing me to find a better solution. Popping pills just seemed like a band-aid quick fix to me and knowing that pain is the the body’s way of telling us to investigate...

Menstrual cramps (a.k.a. dysmenorrhea) occurs when the uterus expands and contracts. And while contractions are a normal occurrence in most muscles, when a woman is menstruating, the contractions are much stronger and tend to be painful. Uterine contractions are caused by prostaglandins which are lipid compounds that act like hormones. According to About.com,...

A Cure For PMS: Fact Or Fiction? Since time began, the blessing of womanhood has held a double-edged sword for its initiates. For along with the beauty and privilege of childbirth comes the dreaded monthly burden of preparation which carries a multitude of names. You may know her as “monthlies,” “periods” or even “Aunt Flo,” but regardless of the moniker...