Homeopathic Remedies for Menstruation Symptoms
All woman know that a lady's 'special' time of the month can be anything but special. Symptoms commonly experienced by the majority of woman can really put a damper on your week. Headaches, cramps, fatigue, bloating, water retention, soreness of the breasts, and irritability can all be alleviated by modern medicine these days. But what if you're looking for a more natural approach? Of this is the case, it may be time to talk to your local homeopath and book a consultation. The practitioner will examine your specific symptoms and prescribe a remedy uniquely for you. Most homeopathic herbs cure many other ailments besides the menstrual-related ones, so make sure you are thorough when discussing your symptoms to ensure a proper diagnosis.
There are hundreds of homeopathic remedies that can make your 'time of the month' a little less unpleasant. Some of the most commonly used herbs are as follows:
Bovista
This remedy is used for puffiness in the extremities, fluid retention, and a bloated feeling. A candidate for this remedy may feel very awkward and clumsy, and may constantly be dropping things because of swollen-feeling hands. Diarrhea occurring around the time of the menstrual period strongly indicates this remedy as well.
Calcarea carbonica
This herb treats premenstrual tension, menstrual pain, feeling of chilliness, with clammy hands and feet, cravings for sweets and eggs, water-retention and weight gain.
Chamomilla
Treats irritability and restlessness, and hypersensitivity to pain, which can be common symptoms during menstruation.
Lachesis
This herb is effective in treating menopausal symptoms such as hot flashes and depression. It is also effective with menstrual pain and congestion, headaches, flushing, surges of heat, and an intense outspoken irritability.
Lycopdium
This remedy helps relieve irritability, menstrual pain and premenstrual tension, desire to be alone, cravings for sweets and a ravenous appetite.
Natrum Muriaticum
Premenstrual tension, depression, anger over minor things, and a need to be alone to cry is greatly relieved with this remedy. As well as migraines, or a backache that feels better from lying on something hard or pushing a solid object against the painful place, a craving for salt, strong thirst, and a tendency to feel worse from being in the sun.
Pulsatilla
This is also known to help alleviate the symptoms of menopause, and is effective for premenstrual tension, irritability, moodiness, weepiness, queasy feelings, nausea, faintness, feeling emotional and needy, and wanting a lot of attention and comforting.  
Sepia
Sepia is a remedy commonly used for relief from premenstrual tension, feelings of weariness or being dragged-out, irritable, sarcastic, suppressed or delayed periods and symptoms of menopause.
Veratrum Album
This can help with very heavy flow and cramping, feelings of exhaustion and icy coldness, vomiting, diarrhea, and periods that may start too early and go on too long.
Although some remedies are easily found, others are known only to homeopathic professionals. If you are educated in homeopathy, self-treatments are very possible. For most, however, a trip to a homeopath with provide you with the information you need, and the remedies and medications specifically for your symptoms and feelings during your period. Keep in mind, that homeopathy can treat a wide rage of ailments, injuries, and diseases, so be as open and honest with your homeopath as possible. You may end up with treatments for your backaches, arthritis, sinus infection and menstrual issues, all within a few visits.
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