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Category Archives: Menstruation
A systematic review of reflexology
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Prof. Ernst has reviewed all the studies. Continue reading A systematic review of reflexology
Yoga for women with primary dysmenorrhea
Researchers at Islamic Azad University, in Rasht, Iran, studied the effect of yoga on dysmenorrhea — cramping pain in the lower abdomen occurring just before or during menstruation, in the absence of other diseases. Continue reading Yoga for women with primary dysmenorrhea
Treating endometriosis with Chinese herbal medicine
In China, treating endometriosis with herbal medicines (CHM) is routine.
Cochrane reviewed the evidence, and the outcome is encouraging. Continue reading Treating endometriosis with Chinese herbal medicine
Evaluating omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid supplementation for joint pain
A literature review by two researchers at York University in Toronto “suggest[s] that omega-3 PUFAs are an attractive adjunctive treatment for joint pain associated with rheumatoid arthritis, inflammatory bowel disease, and dysmenorrhea [painful menstruation].”
Results were positive for most measures of outcome.
Continue reading Evaluating omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid supplementation for joint pain
Aromatherapy to lessen menstrual cramps
Abdominal massage using two drops of lavender (Lavandula officinalis), one drop of clary sage (Salvia sclarea), and one drop of rose (Rosa centifolia) in 5 mL of almond oil was more effective than no treatment or almond oil alone.
Here are the details.