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Aunt Flo - Meet Ginger... One of the latest articles that I was reading in Body + Soul magazine is all about herbs for women's health. Written by Rosemary Gladstar, an herbalist considered to be the "Godmother of American herbalism", it has some herbal concoctions that offer PMS and menstrual cramp relief. I definitely suffer from fierce exhaustion, moodiness and cramps when Aunt Flo comes to town. I have a love affair with my heating pad (and a bar of dark chocolate) every month!

Herbs suggested to ease the symptoms: Vitex, licorice root, dong quai, black cohosh, and nettle leaf.
It is recommended that you try the herbal protocol below for at least 3 cycles for best results.

Herbs suggested to melt away mentrual pain: ginger root & cramp bark

Here are some other products that can be found at Whole Foods, and other natural health stores, or online:
Anyone else have resources for PMS or Menstrual Relief?  We would love to hear your tips. by Ali at Thursday, October 16, 2008 Labels: going granola On The Menu

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