The answer to this question is both “yes” and “no.” If you tend to spot right before getting your period, you are not alone. Doctors say that as long as your spotting occurs after 10 or more days of elevated temperatures, you shouldn’t worry. However, if this isn’t the case, you may want to check […]
Category Archives: Monthly Woes – Breast Pain, Cramps, & More
Aunt Flo’s come to visit. It’s that time of the month. Shark week! No matter how you refer to it, your monthly cycle comes with its share of attendant woes. From cramps to breast pain, here we dive into some natural ways to help cope with menstrual issues.
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Monthly Breast Pain: What Your Body Needs to Heal
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By Chris D. Meletis, N.D. Breast pain—mastalgia as doctors call it—is the most common breast-related complaint among women.1 One common type of breast pain is the cyclic type—in other words your breasts hurt every month, usually one to two weeks before your period. Although in many cases this pain is moderate, you might be one […]
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Body Talk: Natural Ways To Deal With Menstrual Cramps
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By Chris D. Meletis, N.D. If you dread that time of the month because of menstrual cramps, you’re not alone. Menstrual pain—what doctors call dysmenorrhea—is common. And in up to 20% of women it’s so severe that it interferes with daily activities.1 But menstrual cramps don’t have to bring you down. There are some effective […]