Here are 7 effective home remedies to ease period pain and even prevent menstrual cramps, so you don't have to suffer every month and toss and turn in pain.
1. Massage with Sesame Oil
You can use sesame oil and massage it on your lower abdomen while you’re menstruating. It helps a lot."
2. Fenugreek Seeds
Fenugreek seeds are known to facilitate weight loss, is good for your liver, kidneys and metabolism. Turns out, that they could be a good companion during your period too. You can reduce period pain with the help of Fenugreek seeds. All you need to do is soak it in water for 12 hours, and then drink up.
3. Heat
Applying heaton the lower abdomen helps relax the contracting muscles in the uterus, Sipping on warm fluids or taking a hot shower also helps to relieve pain and make you feel more relaxed.
4. Exercise
This may seem crazy to you, considering you can barely move (let alone brisk walk) when you’re dying in pain. But exersicing increases circulation to the pelvic region and releases endorphins to counteract the prostaglandins (hormone-like substances that cause the uterine muscles to contract during menstruation).It is important to exercise regularly for your overall health, but it is especially important if you're prone to painful menstrual cramps.
5. Ginger and Black Pepper Tea
Ginger can effectively reduce period pain, as it plays a key role in lowering the levels of prostaglandins. As an added bonus, it also helps make irregular periods regular and fights fatigue associated with premenstrual syndrome.
6. Cumin Seeds
“You can make a herbal tea out of cumin seeds to reduce period pain, Cumin has a relaxing effect, and its anti-spasmodic and anti-inflammatory properties are useful for for getting rid of menstrual cramps.
7. Chamomile Tea
Chamomile Tea has pain-relieving properties. It helps relax the uterus and decrease the production of prostaglandins, thus reducing period pain.
