Ways to tackle menstrual cramps naturally

The monthly period cycle is dreaded by every woman. The painful cramps and the uneasiness make it a loathsome experience for all the ladies. How to reduce pain during periods is a question that the entire female fraternity keeps pondering over. The pain during periods makes a women wish to stay locked up inside a room and avoid indulging herself in any kind of activities.
Excessive pain during periods is a condition known as `stagnation’. In stagnation, the person lacks energy.  To fight the pain during menstrual cycle, it is very important for you to first understand the reason behind it.

What Causes the Pain During Menstrual Cycle?

Normally, the uterus has to shed its natural lining every month for which the uterine muscles have to contract. When the contraction takes place, the blood vessels supplied to the uterus become constricted and reduce the blood flow, thus causing the pain during periods.

In order to take care of excess contraction you must follow these tips. These will help you to regulate the blood flow in the lower abdomen, make the muscle contraction smooth, and reduce cramps.

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Relax Muscles through Supplements

Before your menstrual cycle begins, try to take calcium and magnesium supplements throughout the month. These nutrients will fight the menstrual pain by relaxing your muscles. A total of around 1000mg of calcium and 500mg of magnesium should be consumed daily. If it doesn’t suit your digestive system, reduce the dosage. This will help you reduce period pain.

Tea

Having raspberry leaf tea everyday can effectively reduce the pain during periods. Raspberry is considered to be a mild uterine tonic  which can therefore, help to relieve you from menstrual pain.

Green Vegetables

Apart from supplements, green leafy vegetables can also fulfill the nutritional needs of your body that are needed to keep the menstrual blood flowing without causing painful discomfort during periods. Green vegetables are good source of magnesium, calcium, and many other vital nutrients. They control muscle contractions and relieve you from the pain during menstrual cycle. Also, vegetables mildly cleanse the body and this is intrinsic during `stagnation’.

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Reduce Caffeine Intake

Caffeine in the form of coffee works as a vasoconstrictor and narrows the blood vessels. In non-caffeine consumers, the vessels do not contract as much as they do in coffee drinkers. If you cannot resist having coffee for the entire month, try to avoid it at least a week before your periods to reduce pain during periods.

Heating Pad

A hot water bottle or a heating pad reduces the muscle cramps. Placing it on your abdomen during periods can cut down the pain to a very large extent.

If you experience unbearable pain during periods, it can be a sign of a serious medical condition. Seeking medical help at the right stage is always a wise decision.

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