How To Avoid Period Cramps And Survive The Pain Of The Month In 13 Ways

Oct 23, 2018 by apost team

While all women are unique, there is one thing that brings us together: period cramps. It would be hard to find a woman who hasn’t had some excruciating period cramps at some point in her life, if not every month.

Every month, women just wish they could switch bodies with a man just to avoid this pain. Or at least get some treatment to help them live their lives normally! It’s hard but we might have the answer many women are looking for.

We have discovered 13 different ways you can fight those monthly pains and survive another month.

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A study at the University College London proved that a temperature of 104 degrees Fahrenheit (or 40 degrees Celsius) can significantly improve period cramps. According to Dr. King, who led the study, the period cramps are caused by a reduction in blood flow which causes pain. Heat improves the blood flow, therefore decreasing the pain.

A warm bath has a similar effect as the heat. A warm bath not only helps with the pain, but it also relaxes you mentally and physically. In order to have a nice relaxing bath, try playing some soft music, drinking a cup of hot tea, or adding some lavender or ginger. You can also try adding some essential oils! Some good oils to try are ylang-ylang, rose, cinnamon, or eucalyptus.

As stated above, essential oils are great for period pains. Try massaging them into your abdomin where it hurts. Try these massage techniques to help with your pain.

• Draw large circles by placing your palms in the middle of your abdomen. Press down softly. Repeat 30 times.
• Put your index and middle finger of each hand over your navel. Press down slightly. Draw a heart with your fingers, finishing the heart just under your belly button. Repeat about 20 or 30 times.
• Put both hands on your back, just under your ribs. Move and massage your hand down to your tailbone and back up again. Repeat 30 times.
• Use your knuckles to massage your belly, where it hurts. Do this for about 30 seconds.

Add essential oils when you are doing these massages. You can try the ones listed above. We also recommend a combination of marjoram, lavender, and clary sage.

For many years, people have been drinking herbal tea for its natural healing properties. Tea can relieve pain. This may seem weird to many people. However, scientists have been able to prove that chamomile tea can actually cure things like period cramps.

It has glycine in it that relieves muscle spasms. Therefore, it relaxes the uterus. Turmeric tea can also help with period cramps because it has anti-inflammatory properties. It can relax you and release bloating as well.

The ideal tea mixture for period cramps is:

• 13 grams of ginger root
• 24 grams of turmeric root
• 1/4 teaspoon of cinnamon
• 80 grams of honey
• 1/2 a lemon squeezed

Take this mixture and put it in the fridge. To make tea, take 1 teaspoon and mix it with 8 ounces of boiling water. Add some black pepper.

This might be one of the best things on the list. It is also the most beneficial. When you have an orgasm, your body releases noradrenaline, endorphins, serotonin, and dopamine. These all help with pain receptions. The blood flow increases and your muscles relax.

Sex also helps to shorten your period. The increased blood flow gets rid of the menstrual blood much faster because of the orgasm.

Everyone knows how important sleep is to our health. But many women also know that falling asleep during your period can be a real struggle. You have cramps, headaches, and you are uncomfortable. You never seem to get enough rest.

When on your period, try sleeping in the fetal position. It relaxes you and reduces the pain. This position also reduces the chances of leaking while you are sleeping. It’s a win win!

It is hard to understand the logic of water intake. However, drinking more will actually make you retain less. This helps with swelling and bloating. Try drinking warm or hot water with a little lemon. It will help decrease the pain and relax you.

If you don’t like drinking water, eat more fruits and veggies. Things like cucumbers, watermelon, lettuce, and peaches contain a lot of water.

There are many herbs and spices out there. We use them almost everyday without knowing what they can really do. There are even some that can help with period pain. Here are a few you can try:

• Cinnamon can help with pain. You lose less blood, reduce nausea, and become more relaxed.
• Ginger reduces bleeding as well. You will notice your mood improving as well.
• Fennel seeds fight cramps. They can help with the pain in about an hour. However, they also have the potential to increase bleeding.

There are many vitamins and minerals that can reduce period pain. The ones experts recommend are:

• Calcium to ease cramps
• Vitamin D to reduce inflammation
• Omega-3 fatty acids to reduce inflammation
• Magnesium to lowers your pain reception
• Vitamin E to fight cramps

Working out on your period can be hard. It can be hard to get the motivation when you aren’t feeling your best. However, working out can raise your endorphin levels and reduce the pain. The best workouts on your period are yoga, walking, and cycling.

Some foods are great for you on your period. However, some make period pains worse. Caffeine can make period pains worse such as bloating aches, cramps, and mood swings. Fatty and salty food should also be avoided on your period.

They can make the bloating and water retention much worse. Alcohol, carbonated drinks, and chocolate are not the best choice as well.

For period pains, try giving yourself an acupressure massage. This method has been used for centuries. There are certain points you can press to relieve PMS symptoms, relieve cramps, and normalize periods.

• Sea of Energy - located two fingers below your navel
• Womb and Vitals - located halfway between the top of your butt and your hipbones
• Three Ying Crossing - located on your leg, about four fingers above your ankle
• Grandfather Grandson - located on the arch of your foot, about a one finger from the ball of your foot

Birth control pills can help if you have severe PMS symptoms. You will need to take them regularly if you go this route. They reduce your levels of prostaglandins which help with your pain.

There are also other options when it comes to over-the-counter medications. Ibuprofen and aspirin have anti-inflammatory properties. This can reduce your period cramps. Always consult your doctor before taking anything new. It’s always best to try and naturally deal with your period pain, but taking medication is an option if you need it.

More than anything, you should listen to your body. We are all different and each woman could need different things. If you are craving something, get it. Trust what your body is telling ou. If you are seriously craving some coffe, get a cup! Your body is telling you that you need it.

Do you have any tips for other woman out there that have worked for you? Let us know!

Our content is created to the best of our knowledge, yet it is of general nature and cannot in any way substitute an individual consultation by your doctor. Your health is important to us!