About every 28 days a woman goes through the painful process of menstruation for the majority of a women’s menopausal life. The pain is most often felt around the stomach. Headaches and pain all over the body in muscles is very common as well.

Many women resort to using over the counter pain medications, but those who prefer alternative options have several to choose from.

Yoga exercises that involve stretching can help to soothe aching muscles. Deep breathing and meditation are also helpful to many. Consuming light meals of mostly fruits and vegetables works very well for some as well. Applying heat with a heating pad or a sock full of rice zapped for 30 seconds in the microwave can bring relief to sore muscles. Reflexologists can help with menstrual cramps and other problems caused by menstruation by applying pressure to specific areas on your hands and feet. Pomegranate juice or pills of the Essence of Pomegranate can with pain in general all over the body. Ginkgo supplements taken every month does help some relieve menstrual discomfort.
A good masseuse can relieve back and whole body pain that occurs with menstruation. One of the easier and less expensive ways to help with pain is to drink a good amount of alkaline water for the days before and during menstruation.

Regular menstruation in a woman’s body is a normal person process for most women who are pre-menopausle. Using natural homeopathic and natural methods should be explored by every woman. Everyone has a different body chemistry and what works for some is not helpful for others. Try as many natural ideas that you can discover and find the right combination that works for you. Not only will you have less pain every month, you will also have more energy and stamina to do all the things you love to between your cycle.