NSF.. MEN. (unless you're a dad)

When I say this isn't suitable for men, I am not kidding. This post is going to be all about relieving female issues. Women still here? Men tune out?

I have suffered with menstrual problems for pretty much my entire life. I got my "gift," young, and it was never on time like a lot of people I know. It could vary up to a week difference every month. When I was 16 I was told my ability to have kids was extremely small. I don't remember exactly why, doctor speak and all. As I got older, the varying in my menstrual cycle got worse. First, it was two weeks. Then, I wouldn't get it for an entire month. Then, I didn't have it for almost 3-4 months. I had some health issues about two years ago and then it started being normal. My doctor even said for some reason, things cleared up. Then, the whole cycle started over. So you can about imagine, the pain and cramps that came with it every time my "gift" did decide to present itself.

Up until recently I would just take 5 Ibuprofen and use a hot pad for a few hours and feel sort-of better. There would still be a dull throbbing, but at least I would be able to walk. Right? I was miserable though. Sometimes I wouldn't even get out of bed, sometimes I would take 8 baths in a day. Anyone know what I am talking about?

Recently, one of a friend's mom, who is really into oils, told me to try Lavender and Clary Sage together. She knew I was getting into using oils, and she is like a fairy Godmother when it comes to the topic. So, I went a long with what she told me to do. I put the two oils right around the area of my abdominal (or lack there of) that I was having pain. Now, the difference wasn't instantaneous. I won't lie about that. It took a while to kick in, much like those 5 Ibuprofen. Not like those Ibuprofen? It actually did take all the pain away eventually. I ended up having to rub some on my back as well, due to pain back there. But, it really worked.

Research! Apparently Sage and Lavender and about 10 other herbs/oils have been used to relieve menstrual cramps for YEARS. I wish I had known this sooner. You would think in the day and age of Google, I would have thought to look up something that would help more. Oh well, lesson learned.