Okay, so let's try this

I can't afford to go to the doctor. I don't have a lot wrong with me, and almost everything I've tried has helped. I know one thing I need to do is eat healthier... The thing I just bought today is something I am sure I'd be prescribed anyway...

@ScribbledAdNauseum I hope it helps you out.

@Tina30219 Thank You, I'm keeping my fingers crossed.

@Moon24 I have been trying a lot of things, actually. But I do need to do more for my actual diet. I know I need to stay away from sugars more than I am.

A healthy diet certainly wouldn't hurt. I try to eat healthier, but I could be doing more to do just that.

@ScribbledAdNauseum You can try everything what do you think it will help. Something will really help.

@ScribbledAdNauseum Conflicting views - yes. Sometimes things just work differently on different people too - genes, lifestyle, whatever the reason - so in the end we just have to try it for ourselves. Natural is much better than going down the prescription road!

I do the same things as you, and I even research and re-research things. There are lots of mixed reviews about the natural approach to medicine anyway, and so it's not surprising there are so many conflicting views on what works and what doesn't. I hope it will work for me, and I also hope it gets here early on Monday!

@much2say Things can also work differently depending on the environment. What I mean is, I've taken something and had it work for me, and then tried it again and had it not work at all. I need to change my diet as well, but that's easier said than it is done.

@ScribbledAdNauseum I hope so too and I hope you are okay Amber.

Thank You, I am hoping so as well. I also hope that it will get here early on Monday (when it's expected to arrive).

@RebeccasFarm I'm fine, it's something I have dealt with for years, but lately I just feel as if it's been more disruptive to me. I've been trying to get it under control since last year, this is just me continuing to find something that works. I think I'll have to break down and go on a mediterranean style diet.

@oahuwriter I know that there are all sorts of exercises for your abs one can do from the bed, also leg exercises. It doesn't surprise me that there would be back exercises one can do that way as well.

I know we have naturopathic doctors, but I've never been to one. I would be up to visiting one, but I don't have the money to do that. I've watched some of Dr. Oz's show before, but haven't really followed any of his advice.

@ScribbledAdNauseum I see. I was watching one where they did back exercises. Just lay on the bed with head slightly over the edge and just stay relaxed for a min or so. I usually stay in the position lying on the short end of the bed, just about 30 seconds and I feel better all day long the next day!

Thank You. I am hoping it will. That reminds me, I should check the tracking on it.. Hoping the item comes early on Monday.

@MommyOfEli2013 Thank You. It says it's supposed to arrive today but as of Midnight it was still in the State's capital, which is about two and a half hours away.

@ScribbledAdNauseum No problem, sending good thoughts that it will! And that would be good if it would arrive then

@ScribbledAdNauseum I recall other posts of yours trying cloth and cups etc. What is the natural post you are going to try out?

You are the first one to notice that, but yes. I kind of wanted to make the discussion "everybody" friendly.

@shaggin Ah, I still use the cups and prefer them. This is more about regulation. My periods can be so wonky. Sometimes they are light, but most of the time they seem to be heavy. I've tried Estrogen Metabolism Pills once before and they worked okay. I got some more, but in a different brand and they aren't working as well / maybe exacerbating the symptoms. I'm going to try Progesterone Cream now. I bought some from the "now foods" brand on amazon.

@ScribbledAdNauseum You must have some low cost clinics in your area..like a Health and Wellness Center or something...Even this one horse town has one.

@snowy22315 Yes, we have one or two around here. The problem is that I am doubtful they'd be able to help me since it's not something like a cold, or an ear infection or a wound. It's more about feminine issues.

I just can't afford that. I will go if I think it's something very serious, but otherwise I tend to things on my own. I just bought something that would be one of the doctor's first suggestions anyway.

I look for the foods that are healthiest for me and go from there @ScribbledAdNauseum Organic is never cheap but I'd rather pay for food then meds.

@rebelann Your right. Organic foods is much cheaper than medicines.

I try to buy organic whenever I can. It's not always the cheapest option, so I have to pick and choose some. There are more coupons for organic foods, more than there used to be.

Did they work better for you than medicine?

@ScribbledAdNauseum I didn't notice much difference.

It takes a lot for me to even consider taking a low dose aspirin... We have to be careful what medicines we allow in our bodies.

@LadyDuck I am not allergic, but when I was a little girl I could not take them because of a medicine I was on. Yes, antibiotics should be taken for as short a duration as possible. Doctors are hesitant to extend a prescription for antibiotics because they take away the antibodies we need.

@ScribbledAdNauseum You are so right, I am allergic to aspirin, I had to take those antibiotics for my tooth and I feel that they cleaned the infection but did nothing good to my body.

Sometimes there is a cure in our cupboard and we don't necessarily need to go to the doctor.

@rakski Like cinnamon and ginger, those two spices that are overlooked except for when baking. They are actually good for lots of things.

@ScribbledAdNauseum that is true

I've got it under control for the moment (I say as I knock on wood). It's my menses...I know I'm estrogen dominant.

@whiteream I am sure it will.

@ScribbledAdNauseum Everything will work out.

I am trying to eat more of the right foods myself. More fruits and veggies, less processed foods. I've been drinking more pure juices.

@ScribbledAdNauseum you will surely live longer.

@Janet357 My main aim is to just live healthier

@ScribbledAdNauseum Agreed, only if it's too serious of course.

Thank You, I appreciate that. Yes, I think it's better to try home remedies before going to the doctor.

I guess not everyone got my clue. I didn't want to outright say it because it might disgust some, but it's about my menses. I know I'm estrogen dominant, but I've had a bad week of it with having to stay close to home if you know what I mean.

Thank You, yes I too try to avoid medications whenever I can. I don't even like taking aspirin if I can help it.

I drink less sodas, but I still drink them. I have gone months and months without them. I drink more juices now, and am trying to do well with fruits and veggies.

@ScribbledAdNauseum those are good choices, and you will see the results soon.

There seems to be new and improved ways to improve our health every day.

Health is the most important, to be honest. I need to do more about my health, more than I have been.