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Cramp Bark Benefits for Menstrual Relief & Beyond

The AHA! Team — Thu, 25 Jul 2024 08:19:39 +0000

Jillian Levy, CHHC via Dr. Axe – Like wintergreen, cramp bark is another herbal remedy that naturally contains a compound called methyl salicylate, which is known to have pain-relieving and anti-inflammatory effects. As its name hints, cramp bark is known for relieving cramps, including those associated with premenstrual syndrome (PMS). It also has a long history of use in Native American herbalism, including the Penobscot tribe of Maine, who used cramp bark to naturally treat gout and swollen glands. At the same time in Wisconsin, the Meskwaki tribe was using this herbal remedy for back pain, arthritis and menstrual cramps. Overall, cramp bark is said to have antispasmodic, sedative, relaxant and astringent properties. Let’s take a closer look at this intriguing herb and its many possible health benefits. Uses and Benefits What are the benefits of cramp bark? Here are some of the top ways it has been known to improve health: 1. PMS/Menstrual Cramps Research from in vitro studies reveals that cramp bark can block the spasms of smooth muscle, so it’s not surprising that one of cramp bark’s most well-known uses as a traditional herbal remedy is for menstrual cramps that can accompany PMS. It’s known to help soothe even severe cramping that is associated with nausea, vomiting and sweaty chills. Cramp bark is traditionally prepared by placing two teaspoons of the dried bark into a cup of water, bringing it to a boil and then simmering it for 10 to 15 minutes. This tea can be consumed three times per day for cramps. Another option is four to eight milliliters of tincture three times per day. 2. Endometriosis Endometriosis is a medical disorder in which the tissue that normally lines the inside of the uterus grows outside the uterus. The fruits of Viburnum opulus have been used to treat gynecological disorders, including dysmenorrhea (painful periods) as well as ovarian cysts. A study published in the Journal of Ethnopharmocology in 2016 wanted to see if cramp bark could also improve endometriosis. In an animal model study, endometriosis was surgically induced in subjects, and then cramp bark fruit extracts were administered for four days. The subjects treated with the extracts of Viburnum opulus berries showed significant improvement in their endometriosis compared to the control group. The study concludes that the herb’s chlorogenic acid content, along with its other phenolic compounds, are likely responsible for its positive effects on endometriosis. 3. Miscarriage According to experts in the field, cramp bark has long been used as a spasmolytic (or antispasmodic) during pregnancy, particularly in miscarriage prevention. This use as an herbal remedy in pregnancy is said to go back to Native American tribes. Cramp bark is known to be a top pick by herbalists in the United Kingdom for preventing miscarriage. Several active substances in Viburnum opulus, including scopoletin and aesculetin, have been labeled as having antispasmodic effects on the uterus. Midwives sometimes choose cramp bark for a threatened miscarriage, as well as early labor, during actual labor and for after-labor cramping. While this may sound strange, herbs are known for sometimes having opposite effects on the body depending on the quantity used, when and how they are used, and whether or not an herb is used alone or in combination with other herbs. 4. Muscle Relaxant Cramp bark has a lengthy history as a natural muscle relaxant. As mentioned earlier, it is known to help relieve menstrual cramping due to its ability to stop smooth muscle spasms. For this reason, it’s also known to help relieve muscle spasms and aches throughout the body, such as in the back or legs, whether related to PMS or physical exertion. 5. Possible Anti-Cancer Effects A study published in 2018 in the Journal of Cancer Research and Therapeutics points toward possible anti-tumor and anti-cancer effects of Viburnum opulus. Using an animal model, researchers demonstrated how extracts from gilaburu juice (juice made from the berries of the cramp bark plant) displayed in vivo antitumoral activity. Another study published in 2013 used an animal model to evaluate possible positive effects on colon cancer in particular. Overall, researchers found that the groups of animal subjects with 1,2-dimethylhydrazine (DMH)-induced colon cancer that were treated with gilaburu juice for 30 weeks experienced a reduction in mean total number of tumor lesions. The researchers concluded that “gilaburu juice may be useful for the prevention of colon cancer at the initiation stage.” 6. Kidney Health It appears cramp bark is effective in preventing kidney stones and can benefit overall kidney health. It’s believed its citrate content is partly responsible for this effect. In fact, one study reported, “Because V. opulus contains citrate as high as lemon juice does and it is a potassium-rich and calciumand sodium-poor fluid, it can be an alternative to pharmaceutical treatment in mild-to-moderate degree hypocitraturic stone patients.” Meanwhile, another study published in 2019 revealed that “V. opulus is an herbal treatment alternative that facilitates the passage of ureteral stones

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CONFIRMED: COVID-19 Injections Alter Women’s Menstrual Cycle, Study Reveals

AHA Publisher — Mon, 29 Aug 2022 07:00:22 +0000

Sara Middleton via NaturalHealth365 – One of the earliest concerns raised over the COVID-19 shots from Pfizer and Moderna, which were manufactured and designed with genetic technology, was the possibility that these shots could disrupt human fertility. Part of this concern is based on research showing that the lipid nanoparticles containing mRNA from the jabs can travel around the body and interact with different organs, including the ovaries. Such concerns were quickly suppressed by mainstream media. But new survey data adds to the growing evidence showing that if not fertility directly, the shots CAN impact women’s health by altering their menstrual cycle. Nearly HALF of All Women Surveyed Suffered Changes to Their Menstrual Cycle Following COVID Shots A July 11, 2022 article posted on the website Science (title: “Thousands report unusual menstruation patterns after COVID-19 vaccination”) points to the concerning trend of menstrual cycle changes following COVID shots. They cite survey data based on an overall sample of 165,000 respondents. Reporting in Science Advances, after first making their paper available in February as a preprint, the survey researchers found that based on earlier data, nearly half (42 percent) of responding women bled more heavily than usual during their post-vax period. In another survey subset, two thirds of postmenopausal women reported breakthrough bleeding, as well as 40 percent of individuals undergoing gender-affirming hormone therapy. The authors conclude that “increased bleeding can occur post SARS-CoV-2 vaccines” while acknowledging that their sample may not be truly representative of the greater population and that the 42% statistic is much higher than other studies which have also also revealed menstrual irregularities post-jab. Despite the growing evidence that these shots may at least temporarily alter a woman’s period, the researchers, along with the covering Science article, continue to insist that the COVID shots overall have not been proven to negatively affect fertility. “Generally,” the authors write in their preprint, “changes to menstrual bleeding are not uncommon nor dangerous, yet attention to these experiences is necessary to build trust in medicine.” Indeed, some research, including a January 2022 prospective cohort study published in the Journal of American Epidemiology, suggests that infection with SARS-CoV-2 itself, as opposed to COVID-19 vaccination, may actually be associated with a short-term decline in male fertility. However, this is still a relatively nascent area of COVID vax research, and future investigative work is needed to give us more clarity over whether and how these shots may impact reproductive health. Especially since – as the Science article notes – “clinical trials of COVID-19 vaccines didn’t look for effects on the menstrual cycle.” If Not the Shot … Here Are Seven Other Things That Can Impact a Woman’s Menstrual Cycle As a woman, your menstrual cycle can offer good clues to your hormonal balance and overall health and wellness. Menstrual irregularities “usually aren’t serious,” Mayo Clinic says, but they can “sometimes signal health problems.” Here are seven possible causes of abnormal periods, in addition to vaxxes, pregnancy, and breastfeeding: Eating disorders (e.g., anorexia nervosa) Extreme weight loss Excessive exercise Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) Premature ovarian failure (also known as primary ovarian insufficiency, this refers to the loss of normal ovarian function before age 40) Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID), which is a potentially life-threatening infection of the reproductive organs Uterine fibroids (non-cancerous growths in the uterus), which can cause heavy and/or prolonged periods If you have any concerns about your menstrual cycle, talk to a trusted healthcare provider. Sources for this article include: Mayoclinic.org Medrxiv.org News.com.au NIH.gov NIH.gov Science.org To read the original article click here.

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Shedding: New Concerns – Are Vaxxed People a Danger to the Un-vaxxed?

AHA Publisher — Wed, 12 May 2021 07:00:54 +0000

Sara Middleton via NaturalHealth365 – $26 billion: that’s how much money Pfizer expects to make in 2021 thanks to its COVID shot, accounting for more than one-third of the pharmaceutical giant’s sales. But even as Pfizer reportedly plans to file for full FDA approval of its experimental drug this month, doctors and individuals are beginning to raise serious questions over the possibility that this experimental drug could be shedding or causing harm to people who are choosing to remain shot-free, including severely altered menstruation. What We Know About Viral Shedding — from Natural Infections and Injections Viral shedding of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, happens when the virus is released from an infected person’s body via sneezing, coughing, breathing, or speaking. The shed virus can then spread from person to person. It’s a well-established phenomenon that injections containing live yet weakened versions of viruses can also shed. For example, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) states on their website that shedding is “common” with the live attenuated flu shot. And a 2012 paper published in Pediatrics Child Health admits to the circulation of a “vaccine-type measles virus,” adding to a growing suspicion that the mumps-measles-rubella (MMR) injection itself may drive some measles “outbreaks.” Anecdotal evidence points to altered periods, other unusual symptoms in people who haven’t received the experimental COVID shot (but are around people who have) During the COVID-19 pandemic, thousands of unvaccinated people share alarming anecdotal experiences about unusual health problems after being around people who have received the experimental COVID shots, including severely altered menstruation cycles, miscarriages, and COVID-19 symptoms and/or positive test results. In light of this, a question has been circulating: Can the COVID shot harm people who haven’t received it? Current medical consensus states that shedding cannot happen from injections that do not contain a live virus, as is the case with the mRNA COVID shots from Pfizer and Moderna. And although the Johnson & Johnson shot contains live versions of an adenovirus, the adenovirus reportedly can’t replicate, and therefore the shot allegedly unable to shed. Despite these assurances, questions remain. For a thorough discussion about this topic from a podcast with informed consent proponents Dr. Carrie Madej, Dr. Lee Merritt, and Dr. Christiane Northrup, click here. Overall, there is not enough data yet to confirm whether COVID shots can shed. Current (conventional) scientific evidence suggests not. But the overwhelming amount of personal stories that suggest something else is going on just should not be overlooked and so swiftly downplayed — not when the drugs are still in their experimental phases. After all, since the Big Pharma companies have not disclosed all the ingredients they used in their experimental drugs, it’s not outside the realm of possibility that something in the COVID shots could be causing harm to unvaxxed individuals. For instance, a preprint study from March 2021 released on BioRxiv found that antibodies to the SARS-CoV-2 spike protein are being detected in the saliva of mRNA shot recipients. This presents the possibility that these antibodies are spreading to others from vaxxed people and affecting their health. Pfizer also reportedly used strands of the bacteria E. coli to make the shot, and it’s unknown if there are any residual bits of E. coli in the final product. As with many things about the pandemic, time will tell. Stay tuned, as we continue to monitor this issue very closely. Sources for this article include: Rumble.com Finance.Yahoo.com TGHN.org Nebraskamed.com Mayoclinic.org NIH.gov Montanadailygazette.com CDC.gov Biorxiv.org Northwestern.edu To read the original article click here. For more articles from NaturalHealth365 click here.

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