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Meorrhagia (Heavy Periods)
Occasionally, and always when it’s least expected or wanted, one’s period can flood. Should the flood be of a short duration there is no problem; but if it continues for days on end, or repeats itself each month, hormone imbalances and/or spinal, hip displacement must be considered and professional help sought. Sometimes menorrhagia occurs because there has been no ovulation; then the increased thickening of the uterus wall can cause congestive infection. Professional advice should be sought if the problem persists.
See also ‘Tips for Healthy Menstruation’
Nutrition
An increase in iodine through your diet is important. (Take kelp tablets or extra seaweed).
Keep the diet simple yet supportive with just whole grains, vegetables and fruit.
Natural Healing
Don’t exercise heavily until the flow has decreased and keep any water contact gentle and warm.
Herbs
It is useful to have astringent herbs to staunch the flow. Good choices would be red raspberry leaf, ladies mantle, wild geranium and yarrow. (Yarrow is available for picking from spring to late autumn; use it to make a tea).
To balance the hormones, there are many herbs to use but an individual choice of plants might be necessary. Start with agnus castus berries, or false unicorn root and squaw vine herb.
Herbal Formulae Suggestions
Monthly Balance Formula will be useful during the month to start regulating the hormones and hopefully deter the imbalance causing the strong flow.
Alternatively, agnus castus berry tincture may be all that is necessary to correct the imbalance.
Menorrhagia Formula to help staunch the flow whilst bleeding.
‘The Green Stuff’ Vitamin & Mineral Food Concentrate
Green Sencha Tea
Metaphysical
On a psychosomatic (mental / emotional) level, menstrual problems can represent ‘’ A positive affirmation or new thought pattern to correct this is – “I accept my full power as a woman and accept all my bodily processes as normal and natural. I love and approve of myself.” Say this as often as you wish every day.
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