Many women experience severe cramping called dysmenorrhea; it is the leading reason to miss school or work.

Mar 3, 2009 - Arlene Lengyel

Learn about ways to relieve the discomfort and pain of severe menstrual cramps (dysmenorrhea).

Sep 18, 2010 - Arden Aniston

Monthly menstrual cramps can be a real pain, but many women who experience severe menstrual cramps find relief in natural essential oil remedies.

Sep 30, 2009 - Victoria Anisman-Reiner

Five ways to naturally relieve pain associated with menstrual cramps.

Jan 17, 2011 - Chelsea Baldwin

Simple natural solutions for women suffering from PMS (premenstrual syndrome), menstrual cramps, heavy bleeding, or other discomfort during their period.

Aug 25, 2007 - Victoria Anisman-Reiner

Many women experience menstrual cramps with their monthly period and figuring out how to manage them can be challenging.

Nov 7, 2008 - Erica Arnold

Having sex during your menstrual period can help you shed menstrual blood faster.

Nov 2, 2010 - Sara McGrath

Catnip is a popular medicinal herb known for its use as a digestive aid and mild sedative in humans and an intoxicant to cats.

Mar 18, 2010 - Cindy Ausbrooks

Menstruation is no fun - period. But since it's going to happen (once a month! for several decades!), girls should know what symptoms to expect and how to cope.

Sep 9, 2007 - Estela Kennen

Every woman who travels needs to plan for expected and unexpected menstrual cycles. Make sure you've got your menstrual travel kit all stocked and loaded for go time.

May 24, 2006 - Dan Florio

Hormonal fluctuations during menopause can cause hot flashes, insomnia, irritability and other symptoms, many of which can be safely relieved by medicinal herbs.

Feb 20, 2010 - Terrie Schultz

Liquorice is a popular flavour for sweets but this little known herb has many health benefits and is used in more everyday foods and products than we know.

Jul 8, 2009 - Noreen Kassem

Nocturnal leg cramps are a common problem for middle aged and older adults, and doctors often aren't able to find solutions. These home remedies offer hope.

Sep 14, 2009 - Mary Earhart

Combining herbs and candle magick is a powerful and effective way to heal. Healing spells which incorporate both are easy and require little preparation.

Mar 2, 2010 - Leigh-Ann Andersen

Health benefits of adding herbs and spices to foods include boosted immunity, improved mood, concentration levels, digestion and sleep.

Aug 4, 2010 - Kate Le Page

As long as you have a porch or sunny window, you can reap the benefits of the medicinal herbs profiled in this ongoing series.

Oct 21, 2007 - Kelsie Gray

Painful menstrual periods can be difficult to cope with. Here are some of the symptoms and causes of painful menstruation, also known as dysmenorrhea.

Nov 10, 2010 - Jody Morse

Many women have abnormal menstrual cycles, with heavy bleeding (menorrhagia), pain during periods(dysmenorrhea), bleeding between periods, or skipping periods altogether.

Nov 7, 2009 - Sharon Perkins