Reiki for Menstrual Cramps

The medical term for menstrual cramps is dysmenorrhea.  The pain ranges from dull to debilitating in intensity, and leaves some women bedridden for a few days each month. The causes of abdominal cramps may vary, so it's important to seek a medical diagnosis if your monthly cramps are frequent and severe. Menstrual cramps may be felt in the lower abdomen, lower back and thigh areas.  Some women experience sudden perspiration, nausea, vomiting, a light-headed feeling and loose stools. This blogger believes every physical condition is a manifestation of something on a spiritual and emotional level. Internationally acclaimed spiritual teacher, Marianne Williamson, says a probable cause of menstrual problems may be rejection of one's femininity, guilt, fear, or a belief that the genitals are sinful or dirty.

According to the Mayo Clinic, menstrual cramps occur when the uterus contracts as it works to expel its lining.  During this process the body produces hormone-like substances called prostaglandins. Higher levels of prostaglandins trigger pain and inflammation and are associated with more severe menstrual cramps.

Because Reiki is pure energy, it works well with any medical treatment plan. It will not interfere with your doctor's orders and can be used safely and effectively while taking over-the-counter and prescription drugs.

A Reiki therapy session for the relief of menstrual cramps will bring relief. Some clients feel better within the first few minutes.  Reiki is equally effective whether performed in person (hands on) or from a distance. During the session I may, with the permission of the client, call upon Archangel Raphael and any of the client's ancestral and spiritual guides to assist in the healing. Body scanning and a pendulum may be used to identify energy blocks for my own information as a healer. I do not attempt to direct energy as it is completely intuitive and knows where to go and in what quantities for the highest good of the client. If guided to do so, I may channel green light energy with an intent to address the direct cause of the cramps.

Of the thousands of products available for the relief of menstrual cramps, my two favorites are Menstrual Cramp and Abdominal Oil by Dherbs and Queen Afua's Womens Life Formula VII.  I've used both with great results and I've been recommending them to clients for many years.

A healing exercise you can do for menstrual cramps is to lie comfortably with the palms of your hands on your abdomen.  Take slow, deep, rhythmic breaths.  Be aware of your breath and clear your mind. Imagine green light raining gently over your entire body.  Visualize healing energy flowing through your palms. Do this for 3-4 minutes with a clear mind.  You can follow with this affirmation by Marianne Williamson:  I accept my full power as a woman and accept all my bodily processes as normal and natural.  I love and approve of myself.


Feel free to comment on this post.  I am particularly interested in feedback on remedies recommended in this blog. As always, I wish you love, light and happy healing.

Honoring Your Divine Self

Loyalty is a steadfast allegiance with a person or cause. It is the act of devoting yourself to something or someone with your whole heart. Divine loyalty is unshakable faith in your own ability to speak to, hear and receive guidance from God.  It is being committed to the care and preservation of you as an embodiment of the Divine energy that runs through all living things. Divine loyalty is a beautiful gift we give ourselves.

When we are loyal to our own divinity, we are fearless and confident. We live in comfort, knowing that we have everything we need.  Divine loyalty helps us to access and utilize our many talents and gifts to strengthen our capacity for self-love and the ability to love others in a healthy and productive way. It helps us transcend the dense energy of the material world so we can unlock the unlimited abundance of the universe. Divine loyalty is the key to liberation from the constraints of mankind's material world. It is through this honoring of our Divine selves that we connect to the Higher Self and stabilize a consciousness that is grounded in truth. And it all starts with you.  

Self care is a very important first step toward Divine loyalty. It is the practice of taking care of your whole self --- your body temple, your mind, your heart and your spirit. Self care is the highest form of spiritual giving to yourself and others. The more you care for your self, the more you are able to care for others. The more you care for your self, the more knowledge, wisdom and power you possess to execute your assigned Divine life tasks.  When we grow spiritually we quicken the pace of evolution, which requires a lot of energy. If we listen, the body will tell us what it needs to keep up with spiritual expansion. Take time to tune in and respond to the subtle hints your body is giving. Are you getting enough rest? Are you eating foods that provide the vitamins and minerals your body needs? Are you exercising for endurance and strength? Are you taking in plenty of water to aid your physical detox and the release of negative emotions and energy?  

In her book, Journey to the Heart: Daily Meditations on the Path to Freeing Your Soul, author Melody Beattie wrote: "By taking time to honor the body, to honor its shifts and needs, it will be there for you in a way that it has never been before. Rest and care will help it come back to center quickly. You will have the benefit of a healed spirit and a body that was allowed to adjust and adapt to that healing process. You will be honoring the oneness of body, mind, and soul. You will be honoring your newfound connection. Taking time to honor the needs of your body is taking time to respect the needs of your soul."

Spiritual development is the 'what' of our our life journey; Divine loyalty is the how. Together, they move us closer to God with greater clarity and a stronger sense of purpose. 

To strengthen your connection to divinity, consider Reiki.  It's a gentle, effective complementary healing modality that invites deep relaxation, meditation, introspection and mind/body/spirit connection.