Dysmenorrhea In The Adolescent

What Are the Benefits of Fish Oil for Women?

Fat has been blamed for much of America's health problems, but research now shows that omega-3 fatty acids found in fish oil provide a laundry list of health benefits, especially for women. Besides reducing the risk of breast cancer and boosting...

Fish Oil and the Menstrual Cycle

Fish oil is a product obtained from certain species of fish that contains significant amounts of substances called omega-3 fatty acids. These acids have anti-inflammatory properties, and either alone or in combination with vitamin B-12, they have...

Severe Menstrual Cramps Supplements

A 2005 article in "American Family Physician" reports that dysmenorrhea, or menstrual cramping, is the leading cause of recurrent, short-term absenteeism among adolescent women. An estimated 10 to 15 percent of women must curtail their daily...

Acupressure for Relaxation

Taking steps to reduce stress and anxiety may be a worthwhile investment. About 40 million American adults list anxiety as a concern, making it the biggest mental health problem in the country, according to the National Institute of Anxiety and...