This in reply to Collibrilove - I am in the same situation. One month through MattK3’s protocol for Ascaris and Flukes. I have white and red worms as well. I had surgery and had to take some pain pills for several days. It did not change the progress I had made. It may be different for other people. I don’t know what herbals or protocols you are on. Just letting you know.   [End]
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So I’m nearly finished my first month of parasite cleansing. I have got HUNDREDS of flukes, ascaris and possibly tapeworm out. I’m aware that they can feed off certain probiotics and supplements. But I’ve just started my period and am in an excruciating amount of pain. Does anyone know if taking painkillers could give them back some strength or could effect my herbal medicine I’m taking? I don’t want to jeprodize my progress.   [End]
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An IUD has side effects that may or may not be noticed because you are already dealing with another issue. Get it out and find someone (a naturopath, an MD, etc.) who can help you deal with what you are already dealing with.   [End]
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Telling us more about your symptoms probably would provide clues--mood, fatigue/energy, immune system, gut issues, changes in intellectual abilities, dizziness and weakness vs athleticism, food sensitivities, etc. So may systems in the body are related, especially when you know hormones are involved. For example, Functional Medicine tries to connect the dots. If your mainstream docs can’t get to the bottom of it, a FM doc may be able to do so. https://www.ifm.org/functional-medicine/ For example, WHY are you iron low? This may provide leads. https://www.wellnessresource ...
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Have you ever in your life used hormonal birth prevention for a long time ? Longer than 3-6 months ? How long ? What kind ? What about using any other artificial hormones ? Any other medications ? Antibiotics? EDIT: I see now you posted your question into Mirena forum. Yes, it is very likely that Mirena has something to do with your problems. WS   [End]
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You say ”this thing has to come out”. WHAT thing - the IUD? Why not take it out and see if it makes a difference. BTW, mammograms are a scam for the most part - they do not prevent cancer, they just find it after you already have it. AND they can indeed cause cancer.   [End]
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I’m 41, I had skipped a well-check and was overdue for a mammogram when I noticed I had been getting my period twice a month for four months running. I’m used to it being irregular but not consistently regular (late here, early there...) Went in and my horrifying family history took longer that the actual visit with the doctor. I knew I had lost some weight because my clothes were looser but stepping on the scale I was down 17 pounds in just under two months without trying - that DOES NOT HAPPEN FOR ME. Bloodwork, ultrasounds, off to first available OBGYN. Bloodwork showed a couple th ...
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For well over a decade, I suffered from a severe skin condition on my hands. They would itch, become inflamed, and swell. Then my fingers would crack and bleed, resembling a corroded battery terminal. It was very painful, looked horrifying at its worst state, and made my life miserable. I never considered using pharmaceutical drugs since drugs never really cure anyone of anything. Drugs never address the root cause of a condition and only focus on manipulating symptoms and the physiology of the body. Furthermore, the unwanted side effects are often worse than the condition being treated ...
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As medically proven that menstrual cramps mostly occurred because of contractions in the uterus. It is muscle and if it pressed strongly during the menstrual cycle it block the supply of oxygen to the uterus. And this further leads to the extreme pain and cramping. You can get   [End]
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I have my second Paragard after having my second child. I remember with my first that my periods were slightly heavier but with my second they are heavier still (I can soak through a super tampon AND regular pad in less than 3hrs, which raises no alarms for my doctor), and with this second one I have bad cramps and nausea. For my first, I had it inserted as soon as I could after birth, about 6-8wks, I started getting periods again when my daughter was about 4mths, and with my second, I had it inserted at about 3mths after birth, and started getting (these killer) periods again when she tur ...
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Thanks for your reply! :) I think it is candida-related, but it scares me that it may be something else. I’m doing the diet and taking anti-fungals, vitamins, and an intestinal repair product from Barlean’s. Also taking activated charcoal, apple cider vinegar, and daily probiotics. Hoping that is enough to get me to where I should be.   [End]
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Well you should get rid of the candida first and then see what symptoms remain. hint - you can’t get rid of it with diet and supplements. I know because I had it for about 30 years.   [End]
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Hi everyone, I’m 21-years-old and have candida overgrowth and started battling it a year ago, slowly but surely. Was showing great improvements but seems to be getting worse somehow. However, the past 5-7 months, my menses have not been the same. Before they start, my symptoms are as follows (that I never had before menses until my candida worsened): Acid reflux? Feeling fever-y without fever ”Choking” on mucus or something in my throat at night that wakes me up panicking Feeling of dryness in throat Hot flashes Chills + shaking Heart fluttering + pounding Stomach + intestina ...
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I'm a 21-year-old female. I want to say at least once or twice a month, I start getting worsened anxiety and panic plus other weird symptoms that I think are die off, but I never see any candida in my stool. These symptoms include: -Dry mouth -Bad breath (that I can smell when I simply talk) -Weird pressure headache and neckache -Increased anxiety/panic with no initial cause -Weakness -Fatigue -Inability to take on minor stresses -Heart palpitations/fluttering -Nausea -Itchiness everywhere (scalp, entire body) -Lack of hunger -Pale yellow urine th ...
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Hi Don’t discourage people from reading someone’s creation. Reading a horror story needs a lot of guts. I don’t think you have that. It is very hard for a writer to write a horror story. Hats off to the writer! It is very easy to write a love story. Read that, it is better for you. Your milk teeth’s are not broken now. Sorry, but you must accept the truth that you fear a lot just from a story. I think this is the duty of the horror story to horrify you. I think the writer is to be credited for that. The writer performed his duty wisely in horrifying you. Hey, why the hell you get that bo ...
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1/4 teaspoon sodium carbonate along with 1/4 teaspoon sodium bicarbonate taken in a glass of water shuts down eczema in less than an hour. sodium carbonate (Na2CO3) = washing soda sodium bicarbonate (NaHCO3) = baking soda Can be taken 3 times per day   [End]
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Hello I am 4 months pregnant. I feel irritation and I feel like always scratching. I tried applying oils too but nothing helped much. I read your post today and found out that vitamin D3 reduces cramps. I am taking vitamin D3 daily. I am also taking calcium, iron and folic acid tablets. Please suggest something to come over this irritation issue.   [End]
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All women who were helped initially had vitamin D levels in the lowest 25% of normal at the outset of the study.  They were given a single dose of 300,000 IUs of D3 five days before the onset of their menstrual cycle. That’s a very large amount of vitamin D.  Perhaps simply ingesting a higher amount (higher than the 600 IU currently recommended) can lead to a build up of normal vitamin D in the body which could eliminate such a huge amount.   http://health.usnews.com/health-news/news/articles/2012/02/28/vitamin-d3-might-ease-menstrual-cramps Vitamin D ...
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Thanks for putting the utterly inhumane nature of prescription and non-prescription drugs into perspective. Ibuprofen is established to be ototoxic (nerve-cell damage causing) as you alluded to - a more common established cause of tinnitus than many doctors will openly admit. Hundreds of thousands, if not millions of people are likely giving themselves tinnitus at this moment by taking a seemingly innocuous non-prescription medication such as Ibuprofen, Advile or Alleve. I go into details about how the drug and food manufacturers combine to cause the health imbalances that cause tinn ...
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Since your last series of posts, I ran across info that reminded me that long periods can reflect low thyroid function. Might fit in with what you’re noticing regarding supplements.   [End]
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i’ve been taking Lugol’s for almost 2 months. my first period, which arrived after about 1.5 weeks of usage, was so easy! no cramps, super minimal bloating, and no girl crankiness! it just kind of came with barely announcing itself--you ladies know what i mean:) Anyway, i was pretty surprised by that. Flaxseed oil--omega 3’s--also helps with symptoms, same as with the cod liver oil.   [End]
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Very interesting...my first period while on iodine was horrible! much like you described. also I just passed ovulation time & that too was horrendous. Lots of ovarian pain....hoping soon the iodine kicks in & starts releaving these symtpoms!!   [End]
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Just a quick FYI..... I have been on the complete program with my cod liver oil. Last month, as per my previous posts here, I had a strange period that lasted longer than normal. Longer than normal but pain free, might I add. I decided to give my body a ”break” and just took the companion but did NOT take cod liver oil or iodine. Result: BIG MISTAKE!!!!! Period was horrendous with cramping like I was giving birth. Worst pain, up all night with pain, big clots, just horrible. Learned my lesson big time. I will continue the course and UP the iodine and never forget the co ...
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Thank you so much for the help! You have answered more in a couple of minutes then any of my Dr.s have answered in the hours I have wasted with them.   [End]
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 In my first post I mentioned that I vomit and have diarrhea the 1st day of every period, along with horrible menstrual cramps. This has gone on for about 13 years. I have ask several Doctors and half have suggested I am lying and the other half say they have never heard of this happening. I have always been curious as to why. It is the prostaglandins.  Prostaglandins are strong smooth muscle contractors causing the menstrual cramps, vomiting and diarrhea.   Prostaglandin inhibitors are frequently used by women to relieve menstrual cramps.  But these drugs are v ...
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In my first post I mentioned that I vomit and have diarrhea the 1st day of every period, along with horrible menstrual cramps. This has gone on for about 13 years. I have ask several Doctors and half have suggested I am lying and the other half say they have never heard of this happening. I have always been curious as to why.   [End]
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 I am unable to find rice bran locally.Can you recommend a source?(I did find oat bran at Whole Foods) Stay Healthy at Rancho and Charleston has it here in Las Vegas.   [End]
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I am unable to find rice bran locally.Can you recommend a source?(I did find oat bran at Whole Foods)   [End]
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 Is there a reason that I have such extreme issues when dealing with my period? Too much estrogen? All I saw you mention about your periods is the severe menstrual cramping.  This is likely from a lack of magnesium and/or too much calcium. Elevated prostaglandins can also contribute to this.  Consumption of high amounts of meat can increase prostaglandin levels.   [End]
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ok thank you. Is there a reason that I have such extreme issues when dealing with my period? Too much estrogen?   [End]
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 When you recommend B vitamins what do you mean?What specific brand of B vitamins?Or do you mean bee pollen? I prefer natural sources such as pollen, yeast, rice bran, etc. I someone wants a synthetic though I recommend a B50 twice daily. No particular brand.   [End]
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When you recommend B vitamins what do you mean?What specific brand of B vitamins?Or do you mean bee pollen?   [End]
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 I have lurked on Curezone for 6 months now. One day I discovered this Truth in Medicine forum and since then I have read almost all of the posts in here. I have learned so much on this forum and immediately started taking Hveragerthi advice. I just want to double check that I am on the right track. Age: 24 Gender: Female My issues: Weight gain even though I watch my calories and am consistent with my diet and exercise. Violent menstrual cramps along with vomiting the 1st day of my period and I have diarrhea for 2 days of my period. This has gone on for 13 years. ...
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I have lurked on Curezone for 6 months now. One day I discovered this Truth in Medicine forum and since then I have read almost all of the posts in here. I have learned so much on this forum and immediately started taking Hveragerthi advice. I just want to double check that I am on the right track. Age: 24 Gender: Female My issues: Weight gain even though I watch my calories and am consistent with my diet and exercise. Violent menstrual cramps along with vomiting the 1st day of my period and I have diarrhea for 2 days of my period. This has gone on for 13 years. For this I am ...
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 I wish I had that info years ago! Back then, there was no internet. I used to spend time leafing through books looking for any natural options. For example, back then a nurse told me to really up my calcium intake---even recommended a supplement. I tried that---didn’t work. But I digress... As I said before, now I just don’t use any NSAIDs---and certainly don’t miss them either! Calcium is a muscle contractor, so it can make menstrual cramps worse.  Magnesium is the muscle relaxant. The drug companies and the FDA have been hiding known side effects of drugs for years. &n ...
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I wish I had that info years ago! Back then, there was no internet. I used to spend time leafing through books looking for any natural options. For example, back then a nurse told me to really up my calcium intake---even recommended a supplement. I tried that---didn’t work. But I digress... As I said before, now I just don’t use any NSAIDs---and certainly don’t miss them either!   [End]
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 Yes, Ibuprofen will help with menstrual cramps since the cramps are in part due to prostaglandins.  And ibuprofen is a prostaglandin inhibitor.  But for anyone reading this that is still suffering from menstrual cramps there are safer alternatives, in particular the smooth muscle relaxants such as magnesium malate, kudzu root, cramp bark or silk tassel.   [End]
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Very interesting. I haven’t used ibuprofen in a very long time. However, in my 20s when I used to get severe menstrual cramps on the first day, the only thing that gave me relief was ibuprofen. That said, I haven’t used NSAIDs in years---mainly because they never did me any good (except for the cramps). However, now knowing the effect they have on diabetics, I will avoid them and also tell my husband about this, too! Thanks for sharing!   [End]
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  Ask The Herbalist: Ibuprofen http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RHtKB_tPGo8   [End]
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Good advise from the others. Of course a good adjustment every now and then is mandatory. Doc   [End]
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Doc might suggest chiropractic treatments on the spine. If it is endometriosis, this program will take care of it, eventually. Doc will be able to explain more about it.   [End]
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Thank you both so much for the information. I was hoping there would be something I could take that would help me out. I’ll go ahead and try what you both suggested. I’ll take anything that will help me to keep away from the Ibuprofen. Thanks again!   [End]
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Magnesium is very effective in reducing menstrual cramps. It is a natural muscle relaxant. Use an acidified form such as magnesium malate or citrate, 300mg 2 to 3 times daily. Do not take it with calcium since calcium is a muscle contractor and antagonizes the magnesium. Cramp bark can also be used to relax the uterine muscles. If your cramps are also associated with heavy bleeding then endometriosis may be the problem and that will have to be addressed differently.   [End]
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I keep giving http://www.mountainroseherbs.com as a resource for herbs. They’ve been good as they are non-irradiated. Dr. Schulze has recommended http://www.pacificbotanicals.com and http://www.blessedherbs.com. The last webiste I found a little difficult to get around on. They might even ship to Canada. I’m not sure if they could get across the border, tho.   [End]
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Here’s out of my herbal book: make a tea of equal parts of black cohosh, pennyroyal and bayberry adding a little lobelia. Take one half cup every 3 hours. If you do not have these herbs, use as many as you have. A hot sitz bath or hot fomentations over the lower spine and abdomen help. Repeat as often as necessary. Stay dry and warm and carry on as much as possible with normal, daily activities. Http://www.mountainroseherbs.com may have these herbs. Never tried it. Just copying information. Nattokinase is a clot buster. It’s all natural. Not sure at all about this. Better w ...
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Hi doc and everyone else. I have had extremely painful menstrual cramps since I started my period when I was 12. Part of the reason my liver probably got congested so much is because I had to take lots of pain pills EVERY month to get rid of the cramps. I have not been taking Ibuprofen since I started this program but I am in horrible pain that a heating pad can’t completely help. I am just wondering if there are herbs that I can use in place of the Ibuprofen now that I am going drug free that will act as a painkiller so that I don’t have to suffer through the cramps. I know the bad cramps ...
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Before I found MH’s site I was on a combination diet, it is similar to the Fit for Life Diet. This was about 15 years ago and the book I followed was called ’Eating Alive’ by Jon Matsen. You eat fruit for breakfast, carbs for lunch and protein for dinner. After one month of this diet I didn’t have to take any tylenol for my cramps. I now follow MH’s advice and eat fruit all day, and one meal in the evening. I am on a mostly raw diet now. Hope this helps as I really suffered with cramps.   [End]
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From your readings, does the liver also produce progesterone, which usually balances out estrogen in the second part of the cycle? Because it seems that a lot of women nowadays have low progesterone and too high estrogen. I do not take any drugs except for the 1-2 ibuprofen once a month for menstrual cramps. In terms of the worms, the dewormer should help eliminate the worms from the uterus?   [End]
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that should be correct for all, because once the waste goes into the toilet, the womb won’t be the secondary toilet. mh   [End]
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my readings the liver makes estrogen 24/7 as well there are over 100 glands so small the human eye can’t see them that produce hormones. the only antidote is friendly bacteria the only other option is herb use for too much estrogen (hormones) female issues? they didn’t become pregnant when they were able.....they fight with nature, they seek drugs, they abuse their body, etc., etc....and yes, all the crap written medically about pms, is all guess work and symptoms caused by their own drugs.. most likely, most adult non pregnant women have worms living in their womb secretein ...
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my 10 year old son and a 40 year old nephew are the only 2 people i have tested the hormone spray on. both had headaches from over stress. one from school work and the nephew had suffered these sinus pressure head aches for years that build up as the day wears on. both had the identical results: free of all pain in 5-15 seconds...my 40 year old nephew was about ”dumbfounded” when it happened to him. both just breathed in the air and the spray was not directed onto the skin. with spray i, often it takes 2 minutes to get head ache free and i am sure there are those with tumor pressu ...
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Just a brief note to tell you that the sprays work beautifully for female monthly cramps. GREAT, BRENDA WAS THE FIRST TO NOTICE THAT ”SIDE EFFECT” GLAD HEAR OTHERS ARE HAVING THE SAME RESULTS. I have sprays I, II and III. COOL I first tried spray III by spraying my lower belly and lower back. KIND OF HARD FOR THE TENDER BELLY!!!!! LITTLE HOT?? SOMETHING SOME MAY TRY THAT WANT TO BE ”FERTILE”.... My cramps disappeared within two minutes. PRETTY WILD ...... Tried sprays I & II and they worked well too, although they took a minute or two longer to work. This is such a relief a ...
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Could you please describe in detail what you are/are not eating? I have found that despite a healthy diet I still have cramps...   [End]
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When I cleaned up my diet the pain disappeared. It was amazing. Within one month of eating a healthy diet I had no more menstrual pain.   [End]
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Yes, your cramps description above is correct, however it refers to ”how” the cramps happen and not ”why” -- i.e., what is the cause behind this elevated production of prostaglandins. Prostaglandins are present in all women around menstruation, however not all women have cramps. From my readings, it is excess estrogen that overstimulates the uterus lining during the month and so by the time of menstruation, the lining is thicker than it should be, which requires an elevated production of prostaglandins and harder uterus muscle contractions etc., which cause the cramps. Unfortunately, if n ...
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Thanks for the information -- I actually was wondering if the sprays can relieve menstrual cramps, as I cannot go through the first day of my menstruation without taking 1-2 ibuprofen pills (the cramps are very bad...). However, if we are to look at the cause of the cramps rather than just the symptom -- I wonder whether the hormone spray would be able to eliminate the cramps altogether by balancing the hormones during the month? As cramps are most likely caused by an excess of estrogen (estrogen mimicking substances are present in most plastics and soy is also present in a lot of proce ...
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Try laying on your back with your but scooted up to a wall and your legs straight up against the wall, like an ”L” or lay on your back and place your feet together sole to sole and let your knees be pulled by gravity like butterfly wings. Both positions take the pressure from the cramps. Aloha, Amy   [End]
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Thanks everyone, for the info!   [End]
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Ginseng tea works for me~! http://www.organicfacts.net/organic-stores/organic-stores/health-benefits-of-ginseng-tea.html Also massaging my temples with a few drops of lavender oil helps. I especially appreciate a hot bath to dispel the achiness~~ best wishes, Zoe -_- [Image Embedded Here]   [End]
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Calcium and Magnesium   [End]
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Not anything quick, but a few things to lessen problems The basic stand-by of a warm heating pad. Keep hydrated with lots of hot tea, I prefer jasmine green or white (brew up a thermal carafe of your favorite) Daily calcium with magnesium to balance the ratio, iron daily taken along with vitamin C for better absorption.   [End]
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In pain. No matter how healthy I am eating and living, or unhealthy, sometimes I get severe cramps at that time of the month! Not every time, seems like every third time, I cannot figure that one out. I hate to take one of those horse pill prescriiption ibuprofens, but they give me some peace for 8 hours. Seems like most herbs like Don Quai, for example, or Wild Yam must be taken every day to help with cramps later. I take so much stuff already, I don’t really have much more energy to devote to adding to my daily intake. I was hoping maybe someone might be able to suggest a cert ...
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her body is cleansing through natural bloodletting. she needs to provide another avenue for detoxing. do you have her oil pulling yet? cleanses and fasts are definitely in order. and a diet change, of course.   [End]
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Nelsons pulsatilla 30c and rescue remedy has worked wonders for me this past day.   [End]
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Use the homeopathic remedy Chamomilla 30c 5 pellets 4 times a day as needed for symptoms. use the Dr Christopher herbal formula Female corrective as directed on the label. For 90 days And use the herb yellow dock as directed on the label for 90 days Cleanse the bowel   [End]
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Dr. Dennis: I am posting this for a girlfriend. She started puberty at 9 yrs. old. She is now 31. Her menses have been very heavy with severe pain for many years. She experiences a lot of clots during her period. She has been known to faint during her period. She has not had a child. I mentioned Castor Oil packs to her. Can you suggest anything for her, or have any comments on this? Thanks. Molly   [End]
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Hey i have the same thing--on days 1 & 2.. godawful cramps... back when i was MCing i got my period near the end & i rode it out on day 1 with no pills, but i was in sooo much bloody pain. day 2 i took advil (which is ibuprfen) & i felt SO much better!!!! my stomach did not go crazy or my system was not in shock.. so if U need it do it... respect what our body needs! best wishes!   [End]
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Thanks so much fo ryour support! I’m sorry i haven’t responded earlier. I got through the day okay and dug the heating pad out of the closet and am currently using it (thanks for reminding me about that option!). Hopefully it’ll ease by tomorrow. and hopefully this hunger will ease, too! it’s not that i haven’t had enough of the potion, i know that ;). Thanks again!   [End]
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sorry to hear you are in so much pain. is it possible to slip in a hot tub w/ some epsom salts before you head out to your family function? maybe that would ease it a bit. or use a wet towel heated in the microwave & place on your lower ab ... i sometimes have bad cramps - but not each month like you describe - but when they bad oh man it’s just awful so i feel for you. as far as the SWF some people substitute the lax tea in the am. find what ever you are comfortable with so long as your bowels keep moving. personally i like the idea of the liter of h2o to help flush things. you c ...
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Hey all, I’m the kind of gal that has usually to take prescription level doses of IBU profin (doctor approved) to get through the first day or two of my period. Needless to say, I started my period today and in a lot of pain. I have family events to attend, so I can’t stay home and curl up with a book all day. I know the IBU is out of the question considering I can’t have milk or food, but is there anything else I can do? Perhaps extra strength tylenol? Any tips are greatly appreciated - pretty miserable over here. another question - the tea works well for me; when i take it in the eve ...
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Not me. Had it removed on day 6- 2 days after reading the horror stories. If you don’t have it yet, don’t get it!!!   [End]
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hey there i noticed high fructose corn syrup is your #2 ingredient...manufacturers love to use this ingredient for sugar...it is the cheapest sweetner ..and makes you the fattest....so avoid at all costs any products made with high fructose corn syrup if u want to like your thighs ever:))   [End]
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A good nutritional solution to Menstrual cramps is soy protein, basically it helps to regulate hormonal fluctuations and is also very good for dealing with the menopause. You can get it from Herbalife, or buy it cheaper in bulk from many online retailers (make sure to get Soy Protein Isolate) and make shakes with it using fruit and fruit juice. I think soy protein isolate is a marvelous nutritional product and use it daily. Hope this helps Ollie.   [End]
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You could experiment making your own since the storebought seems to not be recommened(I know how yummy good it is too). Buy ginseng tea bags, and raw unheated honey(the least likely to cause blood sugar spikes), and brew up some of your own and refridgerate it. You’d be suprised how yummy your own stuff can taste. Personally white jasmine tea refridgerated is the yummiest drink there is.   [End]
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You can find more information on ASPARTAME and other artificial sweetners if you click on the word aspartame within my message.   [End]
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Really? umm interesting, thanks for the info. I guess its a good thing I don’t drink DIET drinks, I’ll forward the info to my friends   [End]
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DIET is even worse! It has ASPARTAME - not at all good for you and can cause a myraid of symptoms, including death.   [End]
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oh ok, thanks for the tip the Nutritional facts Chart Calories 70 Total Fat 0g Sodium 20mg Total Carbohydrate 18g Sugars 17g Protein 0g Ingredients: Premium Brewed Green tea using Filtered water, High fructose corn syrup, Honey, Citric Acid, natural flavors,Ginseng Extract, ascorbic acid I also know they sale it in Diet, but I don’t like that one, all diet drinks have this nasty after taste.   [End]
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Here is a hint, regarding labels. Read the ingredient list, if the first or second ingredient is sugar - the product has high sugar contect. If there is a little chart giving nutritional facts about the product such as ”FAT” ”CHOLESTEROL” ”CALORIES” ”CARBS” & ”SUGARS” if the numbers for CARBS and SUGARS ARE OVER 7 it has high sugar content. High sugar content will wreak havoc with your body and can feed candida (yeast). Which could cause a yeast overgrowth in your body. Just because a product says it uses ginseng or honey, all it means is that they had to add an ”essence” or ...
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Hi, You can actually drink it hot or cold. I usually get mine from CVS or any local grocery store,even at the dollar store they have them. Sometimes they are in the cold drink area, otherwise just on the shelf. I don’t know if has a lot of sugar in it, in looking at the bottle now, it uses Honey, so that could be the replacement for the sugar. The bottle notes its 100% natural and no preservatives as well. But yeah I really don’t know how it does, but I guess its mostly the green tea. But I’ve had other green tea, and it doesn’t work as quickly as this drink does.   [End]
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So you are referring to the iced tea? That is interesting what you say, simply because their brand of iced tea is LOADED with sugar. What works well for me when it comes to menstrual cramps is nettle and red raspberry leaf tea infusions.   [End]
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Hi All, I have been a long time sufferer of Menstrual cramps, and I mean severe cramps. I’m not sure why I get them so bad. But I just have to share with you all I have found a drink that completely takes the pain away. When my time of the month approaches, I quickly go to the store and Grab some Arizona Green tea, it has Ginseng and Honey in it. They sell it everywhere. And LORD knows I don’t know how it does it, but it completely takes away the pain. I am so excited about it, I tell all my friends, because I really did suffer for a long time, plus I don’t like taking medicine, I r ...
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”If you are afraid of being criticized or put down by others, let them know about these fears, and understand that their criticism reflects their own insecurities and fears.” In my experience, if I suggest it’s not mine, but theirs, they take it as critisism, and just say it’s MY insecurities and fears. It seems if they are more forceful, I become more emotionally depleted. I’m introspective, self reflective, probably TOO sensitive, and I try so hard not to intentionally offend, and it happens by trying NOT to offend, I do anyhow. If I finally get angry, I feel I’ve lost...I’m reacting, ...
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To avoid suffocating ourselves it is necessary to speak of and share our fears we have of things, situations and people. If you are afraid of being criticized or put down by others, let them know about these fears, and understand that their criticism reflects their own insecurities and fears. If you resist letting others see your weakness, show it to them anyway. Tell your parents how you feel, not how you think you feel or why, otherwise you will just reap more criticism. Choose to experience whatever you resist in life, and it will set you free. Andreas   [End]
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Dear Members of the Forum, Some of you have inspired/asked me to write a book about cancer, and so I am very pleased to announce that I have just released my new book, Cancer Is Not A Disease – It’s A Survival Mechanism. For the time being, the book is only available through my website http://www.ener-chi.com but it should soon turn up in most online bookstores such as Amazon and Barnes and Noble. About this Book Cancer is Not a Disease! It’s A Survival Mechanism Discover Cancer’s Hidden Purpose, Heal its Root Causes, And Be Healthier Than Ever In Cancer Is Not A Diseas ...
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Dear Chetena, You best shot apart from cleansing your liver is to keep the colon clean. All menstrual problems are preceded by sluggish bowel fucntions, especailly constipation. Irregulrr lifestyle and eating habits upset Vata, the seat of which is in the colon. Vata controls all the hormonal cycles in the body, including the menstrual cycle. If ovulation does not occur on full moon, you can expect menstrual problems. Thus, such a disturbed Vata rhythm causes the menstrual flow to occur at the wrong time of the month. To restore normal cycles, the colon must be healthy. For the colon to ...
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Hi Chetana, I find that supplementing calcium works best for me. I used to have very painful periods also, but certainly the calcium and drinking plenty of water seems to help. I’ve also just started doing liver flushes per Andreas’ book and that too eases a lot of my symptoms. Also, look monitor your diet for about 1-2 weeks before your periods. I’ll bet there’s a huge clue as to what you’re lacking! Hope this helps.   [End]
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Dear Andreas, For the past ten years I’ve been dependant on painkillers to help me survive the first day of my monthly cycle. My symptoms are so severe that I don’t dare go without a painkiller. Just one tablet of Aleve [naproxen sodium 200mg] taken at the very onset of my period cuts off the whole constellation of terrible symptoms that would otherwise keep me in agony for 7 hours on average. I am totally against anything chemical but the roughness of my PMS, without the painkiller, makes me not want to live: Strong pain, diarrhea, vomiting, body trembling uncontrollably, hot flushes, ...
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I hope this is a good place to post this. -- I just wanted to share with you all, I have been Zapping daily for 4+ months and drinking Kombucha for a couple of months (about every 2-3 days) and I do not get cramps any more at all. According to Dr. Clark cramps are caused by parasites and toxins, and am so sure of this! I posted in another forum about this a while back, but I wasn’t as sure of it as I am now. Maybe killing the parasites also helps balance hormones? Any thoughts or similure experiences?   [End]
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Hey! Both is supposed to be more quickly effective, but I don’t know for sure. Do what you can! I think they are just working together for extra benefits. It should help whichever you do! Anything else you can do to get rid of parasites will be good. Eating good healthy food will help it along, and plenty of water!   [End]
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Thanks alot. I kept thinking I needed to do a parasite cleanse and that could be the cause. Do I have to use a zapper or can I just use the black walnut hull, wormwood, and cloves like he says. Or should I use both? Again, thanks for your response.   [End]
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http://curezone.com/forums/m.asp?f=639&i=1 Yes! Menstrual cramps are caused by parasites. Here is some research done on infertility in relation to menstrual problems - Hulda Regehr Clark, Ph.D.,N.D. ’The Cure For All Diseases’ (from pages 108, 109 and 110) ”Many woman’s dreams have been shattered by her inability to have a child. Endometriosis is often the cause. It starts with painful cramps at period times. They get worse and worse until pain killers are necessary just to get out of bed and move about the house! There are flukes in the uterus! Large intestinal flukes in a rat ...
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Does anyone know what causes menstrual cramping? I think it is something different than what causes the mood changes. Does anyone know if menstrual cramps and preterm labor (from early contractions) are related in any way?   [End]
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I am an RN as well.....the problem is they have NO IDEA why the IUD works. none. that should concern you. and the fact a lot of people stop getting their period and no one knows why this happens either. very scarey. a lot of IUD’s are made out of copper....don’t you think some of the copper is absorbed in your body? do you know how long it takes to detox metals form the body and how hard this is on your liver? you couldn’t pay me to put something in me that is unknown how it works, that stops your period for an unknown reason and it’s has a lot of metal in it. even if there are copper fr ...
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Thanks for the replies daisybuchw - I just had my IUD inserted. It went fine. I can’t feel the strings, so I am going to call the doc. Just some minor cramping and spotting so far. I’m glad they were able to get yours out without surgery.   [End]
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I love my IUD. I have had only 2 periods in 7 months. The only problems I have had is acne but I can deal with it. Good luck with your decision.   [End]
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I’m happy you have had great results with your IUD. That is wonderful, considering you are the first person to give me such a testimony. =O) However this is an alternative healthcare site, we usually always offer alternative methods to mainstream allopathic medical advice and methods. CureZone = ”Educating Instead Of Medicating” Have a great day.   [End]
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LOVE IT!! I had more problems with the pill than I have with the Mirena IUD!! With the pill...I would have cramps, headaches, mood swings, not feel in the mood sexually and most of all the fact of remembering to take the pill everyday. And I’ve tryed so many different kinds of pills too. Some would even make me vomit and have severe diarehea. With the IUD I got it inserted and now I don’t have to worry about anything for five whole years. My husband’s mother has been an RN in an OB/GYN’s office for 30 years and she totally reccomends it also. I haven’t had one single problem so far ...
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What problems are you having with the pill? Have you tried a lower doseage of estrogen or progestrone only pill? That sometimes helps a littl better. (birth control is a little more difficult to do naturally) It is almost guaranteed that you will suffer more problems with the Mirena IUD than with the pill. Have a read through the following link, there are numerous accounts of Mirena IUD effects: http://www.curezone.com/forums/m.asp?f=86&i=541   [End]
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I am thinking of having a Mirena IUD inserted, as I have had enough of taking the pill. I have just had my second baby, five month ago, and am not planning on having any more children. The pill is no longer agreeing with me, and I have been investigating the Mirena IUD. Is there anyone out there that likes it more than dislikes it, or is it all just negative?   [End]
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My husband and I absolutely love the mirena IUD. It was quite painful to be inserted...felt like TERRIBLE menstrual cramps...menstrual cramps I had never experienced. The cramps continued all that evening but were releived by taking Ibuprofen and went away the next day. My periods were crazy at first but it’s getting pretty awesome....hardly have one anymore! I’m now getting mine removed, which makes me a little nervous...but also excited because I’m going to try to conceive. I’ll let you know about removal when it happens.   [End]
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I have read plenty of posts from people who don’t like this IUD, but is there anyone out there that likes it?...   [End]
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ya’ know, they make those ”heating pads” now for menstrual cramps. they’re sold in the drugstore and i guess they adhere to your skin somehow??? you would probably only want to use them when you were at home but they might give you some relief. heat always seems to help.   [End]
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I normally take ibuprofen because I get bad menstrual cramps, but I’m assuming that’s not a great idea on the MC (and I know, in general, I shouldn’t take it all the time anyway). Any suggestions on an alternative? I know yoga is supposed to help and I already do that just about every morning. Thanks for any advice.   [End]
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My first three or four flushes I was a real zombie after a flush. It was startling how tired I was; it was hard to move around. Today is the day after my sixth flush and I feel pretty normal. They seem to get easier as you go.   [End]
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It is can differ between one to the other. Yesterday evening I had my fifth LF and ’between running to the loo’ I have done some work - Prior to drinking the OLIV OIL. that was my time to rest - read. If you’re not looking for stressing time you most likely be able to make it efficienly in use. Good Luck with your LF   [End]
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If you are healthy you will probably be fine, maybe tired following the flush but OK. When I started I was very ill with candida and barely out of bed so they really exhausted me. It’s good to have some Emergen-C available and take a couple packets after flushing to help restore electrolytes. You can get this at Wal-mart now. Just don’t plan any strenuous activity for that weekend just in case it tires you some. Deb   [End]
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Joe Cool It was a huge difference.   [End]
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My first couple of flushes realy knocked me on my butt. I just spent a day lying around and watch movies. Th one thing I have learned is that fasting is VERY important! You will be just fine, in fact you will begin to feel more energetic and clear minded. Also, one thing I do after my flush is a coffee enema. Good luck. You will do fine   [End]
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Has anyone noticed if concentration is sharper and thinking is more focused (rather than racing) after a cleanse?   [End]
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is that normal to get knocked down after a liver flush? I am wondering because I plan to do my first one this weekend but I need to be ok in order to study.   [End]
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Flush needed when: frequent pain in right quadrant of body after eating fatty foods frequent heartburn and/or nausea pale or clay colored stools undigested food in stools Flush may help when: sudden onset of allergies skin breaks out, uneven tone and texture dark circles or bags under eyes menstrual cramps, unusually heavy flow sudden onset of depression Regular flushes should be done with or without symptoms when: taking regular doses of medications, both prescription and OTC history of poor diet, especially high fat, refined foods when doing ultra low calorie diets or e ...
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Hi, I’m also battling candida and doing liver flushing. I started in Oct. and have done 8 so far. Depending on how your current health is will probably dictate how the flushes will hit you. The first few I did knocked me down pretty good for a few days but they are getting easier now. I defintely think they are beneficial in the candida battle, the liver gets so overloaded with toxins and the flushes help get rid of them as well as stones. I feel if you get your liver clean it will help your body deal with the candida issue. Do a lot of reading and studying before you begin. ...
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I am very healthy and started clesning my liver because I thought, hey, it can’t hurt! The first few times I didn’t get too much, just chaff and grains of sand. This was the same for about 5 flushes, 6 months or so apart. I just finished the master cleanse and this time when I flushed, I got lots of stones! I’m going to do the LF every 2 weeks for the next 2 months and see what all comes out. I guess what I’m trying to say is, it will help you, even if you are ’healthy’. If you have some health problems, then it’s going to help you even more. Just educate yourself and be sure to col ...
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I’ve been battling what I believe to be candida for some time now, and am thinking of trying a liver flush. However, I’d like to know what some of the signs of a toxic liver are before I begin. How do I know whether cleansing the liver would even help me? Also, because I am currently taking supplements to counteract candida (Three-Lac, oxygen drops, etc.), would flushing the liver be too hard on my body right now? I’m just very new to all of this and would like some more information on cleansing. Please let me know what I should do. Thanks!   [End]
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Depends on what you want to do! Keep going--you’re fine! Go to a cleansing diet and start later... fine! Just don’t do the traditional Monthly Binge (sugar!fat!salt!) THEN start!!! :) Best, Somer   [End]
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Well, I actually did MC yesterday and have started again today, (Day 2... ”the revenge of the headache”), but I guess I could stop if my period is that much of an issue.   [End]
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If you can, wait til after your period to start. Your period is actually not a bad pre-cleanse! Eat fruits and veggies til you start: bowl of fruit with natural yogurt for breakfast (whizz into a smoothie if you like) big salad for lunch vegetarian vegetable soup for dinner all the fresh fruit juice you want in the am, veg juice in the pm. LOTS OF WATER! Then you will be nicely pre-cleansed for a very successful MC! Best, Somer   [End]
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If your body, mind and spirit are saying YES, then go for it!   [End]
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Which are always at their height right before my period. I was so good about eating ”right”, (little or no fast food, balanced meals, lean-meats, raw veggies, whole grains), and then fell off the wagon about 8 months ago. Now I cannot fight my urges for chips, dips, and all sorts of ”bad” snacks. They’ve gone from rare indulgences to my normal meals... and right before my period my craving for these foods is at their worst. I thought I was going to try this cleanse last spring, but kept putting it off. Yesterday, I reached my breaking point. I had to rid my body of this curse. So I r ...
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Which are always at their height right before my period. I was so good about eating ”right”, (little or no fast food, balanced meals, lean-meats, raw veggies, whole grains), and then fell off the wagon about 8 months ago. Now I cannot fight my urges for chips, dips, and all sorts of ”bad” snacks. They’ve gone from rare indulgences to my normal meals... and right before my period my craving for these foods is at their worst. I thought I was going to try this cleanse last spring, but kept putting it off. Yesterday, I reached my breaking point. I had to rid my body of this curse. So I r ...
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Honestly, I would wait till after the first couple of days of your period - I had the worst menstrual cramps going down into my legs (it felt like being in labor) towards the end of my 16 day MC fast and I usually NEVER get PMS or menstrual cramps, but I think I had gotten too low on potassium and magnesium during the fast - also I had been feeling great up tot hat point, but got so weak, exhausted, crampy and started craving protein right before my period - I knew I had to take a break and build back up some vitamins (I could have taken blackstrap molasses at that point, but I have a very ...
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Excuse my ingnorance as I am not familar with Bikram? Just Hatha and Ashtunga. As the MC is a form of a fast and although not being aware of Bikram I would still guess it would be a compliment for any form of meditative yoga?   [End]
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The heating pad is certainly what I would recommend. Plus, the lax tea also can give you some cramping so it all joins together for a couple of fun days. On day 2, I couldn’t figure out if my cramps were period-related or lax tea related so...but I got through it really well. Took a couple of nice hot baths too and that relieved the back ache. Actually, this is probably the least discomfort I’ve experienced with my period in months and I can only assume that it’s related to the MC since I didn’t take my usual Aleve right before and during my period. Good luck!   [End]
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ah, that’s what i figured. i’ll do my best to just deal with the pain - my heating pad is my friend! :) thanks for the reply.   [End]
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Try not to take any medication if you can. Every medication is a poison to your body. It’s negative effect is stronger when you are fasting.   [End]
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Taking motrin or asprin will lessen the effectiveness of the detox. But it’s *your* cleanse and your call on your pain threshhold.   [End]
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i’m getting ready to start the cleanse tomorrow, and will also be getting my period shortly. my question is about the cramping that i always get - will it be ok for me to take ibuprofen as usual, or will that mess things up? arg, i’m cringing now just thinking about the possibility of suffering w/out my handy meds... ack! thanks!   [End]
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Go for it! Today is MC day 5 and I started the cleanse on the second day of my period (heaviest) and it was the shortest period I’ve had in years (4 vs 7)! So I certainly didn’t experience any negatives by doig the MC, and actually had the positive effect of a quicker end to it all. Based on everyone else’s posts, fatigue is pretty common during the first few days on the MC so it paired up with my period just fine. I figured that if I was going to be down anyway, may as well do something to benefit the rest of my body!   [End]
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Hey all! Thanks for the great forum!!! I was going to start the cleanse today, but my period is running late, (I know its coming... all the ”signs” are there). Should I try to wait until after my period or has anyone else been okay with their monthly at the start of the fast? Thanks for advice!   [End]
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I guess most folks think any deviation is not good, but I REALLY suffer, so if it gets real bad I’m gonna pop one. I’m no martyr!   [End]
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Try to weather it...try to do this text book just like Stanley Burroughs designed it. I clearly states in his book to not take any meds during. I had a hard time not popping a tylenol the first 2 days and weathered it. I am a wimp when it comes to pain, I’m know you can do it. What about a heating pad...hot water bottle??? That helps too. Good luck...hope you feel better real soon. Hang in there!   [End]
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Did you ever find out if you could? I start next week and was actually worried about it. I will begin on day 10 and was wondering what medication like Midol (with diuretic, acetaminophen and caffeine) will make me feel like. And should you continue to do the SWF if you are more prone to retaining water? I guess there goes my monthly excuse to eat carte blanc....   [End]
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There is also a connection between candida and endometriosis...take a look at the link below.   [End]
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Hi there I would definitely agree here - in the last couple of years my menstrual cramps have been so severe I’ve been up most of the night on which it happens, doubled up in agony and crying with the pain it is seriously so bad. Sometimes aromatherapy oils and a really hot bath can help, but last month I resorted to taking NSAID’s (non steroidal antiinflammatory drugs) which I know can cause or excarbate leaky gut, but to be honest I would rather take more l-glutamine and try to heal the gut again the week after my period, than go through the period pain because it is really debilitati ...
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OH yes, very much so. Candida interfere with the balance of the uterus and vagina both, and mess up the liver. When the liver is messed up, PMS and all hormonal issues go all wonky.   [End]
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has it been seen that wrosening menstrual cramps are associated with candida? has anyone experienced a change in cramping as their candida clears up?   [End]
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Great!!! You know, I take epsom salts every day---I mix about 1/2 teaspoon with my cayenne tincture and my Dr. Schulze Superfood. Your body really needs the magnesium and I bet that’s why you love it! Paulette G.   [End]
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Hi there! Well...I think you’re on to something! The liver has MUCH to do with menstruation and regulation of hormones - if you clean it up I bet you will be cramp free permanently! I, and others, have noticed that our periods just seem to sneak up on us without ANY symptoms at all!! It’s crazy! I’m sure the 4 liver flushes I’ve done have TOTALLY helped that. I’ve also done 2 Master Cleanses and a fair amount of bowel cleansing with B&P’s. It’s amazing! So keep up the liver flushing and you’ll get your liver in tip top shape...and NO MORE CRAMPS!! Healthy healthy healthy! T ...
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funny thing - i got my period this morning after flushing last nite too! altho i did have bad cramps and i never do otherwise?! it’s all good tho, i got some pretty crazy huge stones out finally! a few more flushes for you and they will start to come out - i got some gritty stuff out in the beginning too. and you may want to investigate closer - you’d be surprised what is burried in the bm. i found one that was alomst and inch in length! good thing i took the es!!!   [End]
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Okay, I had better clarify that so that all of you don’t think I have totally lost it. I finally got the courage to do the LC and, of course, as timing would have it, it was the first day of my friend. I had a hard time fasting (never done this) and my cramps started around 2pm. I have gotten really bad menstrual cramps since the birth of my 2nd child, who was a c-section. I also suffer from bad PMS. (which led me to search for answers and found this site). I made it to 6pm and took my first dose of ES mixed with GFJ and H20. IT tasted horrible, and I even decreased the dose to ...
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