How to beat menstrual cramps

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There are three ways to ease menstrual cramps. The traditional way is by taking over-the-counter non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. The second is by limiting intake of caffeine, red meat, and salt. The third is holistic, involving exercise, massage, acupressure and warm baths.

author: Brodman, Karen F., Northrup, Christiane, Whiteside, Barbara

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Eliminate menstrual pain

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Menstrual cramps and other pain associated with menstruation can be relieved through dietary restrictions, acupuncture, chiropractic manipulation, biofeedback and herbal remedies. The cause of dysmenorrhea is mostly hormonal in nature, but stress can also be a factor.

Physiological aspects, Menstruation

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Beat ovarian cancer

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A woman can reduce her risk of developing ovarian cancer by increasing the amount of selenium she takes, eating green peppers and other quercetin-rich foods, not using talcum powder and having a pelvic exam annually.

Prevention, Ovarian cancer

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subjects list: Care and treatment, Dysmenorrhea, Health aspects, Women, Women's health
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