Menstrual cramps and pain affect millions of women, yet for most women relief is limited to over the counter medications or prescription drugs for severe pain. Susan M. Lark M.D., one of the most respected and loved alternative health physicians, shares her patient tested, all natural treatment program for the relief of menstrual cramps and pain in her dynamic and helpful new book, Be Menstrual Cramps Free!. Comments from Dr. Lark "As a physician practicing women's health care and preventive medicine, I have worked with many thousands of women who have suffered from menstrual cramps and menstrual pain. Menstrual cramps can really affect a woman's ability to function anywhere from a day to more than a week each month. I have been thrilled to see so many of my patients benefit and gain significant relief from cramping and pain with my all natural treatment program. I have written this book to share my treatment program with you. In my book I discuss the causes, symptoms and diagnosis of menstrual cramps and pain. I provide you with a workbook that will help you evaluate your symptoms and risk factors and have even included a complete treatment chart for menstrual cramps and low back pain that will tell you which treatments to best use for your particular symptoms. These resources are quick and easy to use and will save you countless hours of work on your own. I also share with you my menstrual cramp relief diet including delicious recipes, menus and meal plans that my patients have found to be extremely beneficial. I discuss the most powerful and effective vitamins, minerals, and herbs to use for menstrual cramps and low back pain. I have included programs on stress reduction, exercise, acupressure massage, deep breathing exercises, and stretches that are specifically helpful for menstrual cramps and low back pain. I have also included a chapter on drug therapies so that you can be fully informed about the most effective drug treatments as well as the side effects to watch out for with medications."