For a women menstruation cycle is the fact of life which is although a regular phenomenon after the attainment of puberty and cannot be ignored. For 60% of women, the period is a time of discomfort, pain and menstruation cramps which adds up to the difficulties.
For a few woman, unbearable menstruation pain forces to take colleges, school, and office unpaid leave to crawl on the bed where they also spend a lot of money in pills and often useless suggestions by doctors, just to reduce the period problems. However, there are several remedies that can be performed for three- seven days of the month to reduce the period problem and ease your pain.
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Exercise
It is said that exercises are the solution to most of the physical and psychological problems, so similarly to reduce the period problem one should also do exercises for quick relaxations. Exercises improve the blood circulation in the pelvic area and therefore it is very effective in reducing menstrual pain fast. We don’t suggest to do heavy exercises, you can just try a few to be fit. However, one should do exercises daily but for reducing the discomfort at this time the best exercise is to walk and jog. Moreover, swimming is also very effective to reduce the menstruation pain, as this releases endorphins which are said to the natural painkiller.
- Lie on your back with knees bent and feet on the floor.
- Now, stretch your arms to the side and let the palm remain flat.
- Next, swing your stomach slightly up and down for few minutes by taking a short and quick breath.
Taking More Fluids
Being hydrated all the time, or drinking plenty of water throughout the month is very important. However, during the three to seven days of the monthly cycle, it is necessary to take enough water to reduce the period problems and discomfort. Taking a high amount of fluid quickly runs through your body and thus, help in relaxing from menstrual cramps and bloating. Apart from plain water one can also take other types of liquids but strictly cut down alcohol, carbonated drinks, and coffee. Coffee which rich in Caffeine makes the blood vessel constrict and increase the discomfort at this time. However, Green tea, fruits, and vegetable juices are helpful.
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Hot or Cold Packs
More of heat in the body ease the flow of fluid during the menstruation cycle. To reduce the problem in those days of discomfort the best solution is to take the heated packs or the hot bottle on the lower abdomen for 5-10 minutes. Heat packs help the fluid to flow out of the uterus with ease and hence provide a lot of comforts and relieve from period cramps. You can also dip the towel in hot water and then place it in your lower abdomen.
However, most of the women also believe that cold packs are also very effective way to reduce period’s problems immediately. Cold packs constrict the blood vessels which therefore helps in providing relief from cramps.
- Pack ice in a zipped plastic bag and cover the bag with a towel.
- Place this pack on the abdomen for 20 minutes.
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Hot Showers
If you feel discomfort at the time of periods due to cramps and heavy pain, the best and fastest remedy that can deal with the problem is taking a hot bath. When you take hot showers at this time the body temperature tends to rise and therefore increases the flow of blood. The heat relaxes the abdominal muscles and hence you get relief from heavy stomach cramps.
- Take hot shower bath during menstrual cycle for 2-3 times in a day.
Abdominal massage
Pain at the time of menstrual cycle is often associated with the cycle that regulates the flow of blood which leads to various types of discomfort and cramps. Therefore, abdominal massage at this time helps in promoting the flow of menstrual fluids in a proper manner and hence reduces the period problems and cramps by relaxes the abdominal muscles and hence eases your pain.
- Massage your abdomen using oil or just by using your hands by sitting standing or lying down on your back.
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Blackstrap Molasses
Blackstrap Molasses contains various types of nutrients like iron, calcium, magnesium, selenium, Vitamin B6 and potassium which helps to reduce the period problems. Although all the nutrients found in the Blackstrap molasses are beneficial for period discomfort, but the iron contained in it helps in maintaining the hemoglobin balance at the time of menstrual cycle and make ups the loss of blood. It also relaxes the uterine walls for smooth flow of blood and reduce the menstrual pain at this time.
- Add 2 tablespoons of blackstrap molasses to a glass of warm milk.
- Take it once daily.
Apple Cider Vinegar
There are countless benefits of Apple Cider Vinegar and it is also one of the best remedies at the times of the menstrual cycle. To reduce the period problems one can always depend on the Apple cider Vinegar which helps in regulating the periodic cycle, reduces heavy bleeding and also treat pain and discomfort at this time of the month.
- Add 2 teaspoons of raw, unfiltered apple cider vinegar to a glass of water.
- Take it 3 times daily during your period.
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Food Rich in Vitamin C
It is often due to the hormonal imbalance one faces heavy bleeding at the time of periods. Vitamin C helps in balancing the hormones, it reduce the amount of progesterone which helps in the flow of toxins out of the body with ease. The Food rich in Vitamin C also helps in relaxing the uterus and therefore the fluid during the cycles flow out with less discomfort and without any pain. Therefore, one should take a good amount of food which is rich in Vitamin C especially to overcome the period problems discomfort at the time of menstruation cycle.
- You can take Vitamin C supplements after the consult of the doctor.
- Take green and leafy vegetables, citrus fruits etc. which are rich in vitamin C.
Red Raspberry
Sometimes elongated menstrual time also adds to the discomfort and pain. To end the period and its discomfort faster one can try the Red Raspberry. This fruit is said to have a property to tone the uterine which hence promote the blood flow, relief the menstrual cramps and also help end the period faster. Even if you try the one cup of Raspberry leaf tea every day you will suffer from very light pain and cramps during these days. Moreover, the Raspberry tea is considered to be a mild uterine tonic which strengthens the uterine muscles and regulate painless cycles.
- Add a handful of raspberry, dried or fresh leaves to two cups of water.
- Boil the water and then simmer it for at least 5 minutes.
- Then, strain it and drink this herbal fluid for 2-3 times in a day.
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Turmeric
Turmeric has the property to regulate the body and bring back into balance, it mostly has the blood thinning quality and therefore, break up clots and also reduce excessive blood flow during menstruation. It often happens due to the hormonal imbalance, an excessive amount of sheds is built up in uterine lining which is hence balanced by the turmeric to reduce the pain. Turmeric inhibits the prostaglandin synthesis which has the beneficial effect on menstruation cramps. It is also said that turmeric increases the body heat which perhaps increases the flow and makes the periodic cycle also end faster.
- Heat a glass of warm milk with 1 teaspoon of turmeric powder in it.
- Drink this liquid twice daily during the period.
