7 Best Natural Home Remedies For Period Cramps and Pain:

Hey everyone!

If you are someone who suffers from most terrible period cramps in those days of month, then this article is surely is for you. Excessive period cramps and pains can happen for lots of reason but most of them are easily curable and few home remedies for period cramps can surely relieve that unbearable pain. Things life caffeine sugar, salt can more dehydrate your body and makes your cramps even worse and cause bloating so apart from following these remedies and tips make sure to avoid these during the period no matter how much you love them.  

REASON OF HAVING PERIOD CRAMPS:

Cramps are caused because of an excess of prostaglandins a hormone created in your body that causes your uterus to squeeze or contract and then ultimately shed it's lining. So, your cramps are actually just contractions in your uterus.

So! I am here with 5 amazing natural home remedies for period cramps that will help make your period pain free.

TABLE OF CONTENT:

• Hot water.
• Oil blend.
• Hydrate yourself.
• Pain Relief tea.
• Turmeric milk.
•  Ginger and cinnamon.
•  Warm bath.
• Yoga.

HOT WATER:

There is nothing that can give you more relief especially in this time than a glass of hot water. Drinking a cup of hot water in the morning or just using a hot water bag on your abdomen can give you much relief. During the period, especially our pelvic area got congested so, this method helps stimulate blood flow and relaxes the muscles of the uterus and ease the pain.

WHAT TO DO:

Sip a cup of hot water every morning in those days and keep using the hot water pad after every one or half-hour. The heat from the hot water helps to reduce cramp and will always be your best friend especially during those days of the month.

OIL BLEND:

Again massaging some essential oil will help your contracting muscle to relax and increases blood flow and will provide relief from those intolerable cramps.

WHAT TO DO:

• Take 2 tbsp of olive oil.
• Mix 5 to 6 drops of peppermint essential oil and rosemary oil.   

The olive oil acts as a carrier to allow for safe application of the essential oils, while peppermint oil soothes and calms the pain and rosemary oil reduces inflammation and ease the cramps.

KEEP YOURSELF HYDRATED:

A simple glass of water can relieve your pain to a huge extend. Keeping yourself well and hydrated helps to flush out your system, decrease your cramps and bloating, removes headache and vomiting, and also keep your mind and body more energized and active.

(Recommended read: 8 fun ways to keep yourself hydrated.)

PAIN RELIEF TEA:

Along with sipping some hot water some pain relief tea can also be handy and useful in these times. Camomile tea and green tea gives much relief and soothes the pain. Both have anti-inflammatory properties and rich in anti-oxidant which works as an amazing energy booster and lifts your mood as well.

WHAT TO DO:

Drink any of these drinks at least once a day along with honey, because sugar can make your pain your pain more miserable.

TURMERIC MILK:

  Turmeric milk not only ease the cramps and calm the nerves also make you fall asleep faster and relaxingly. Turmeric milk has powerful anti-inflammatory properties which soothes the pain and helps reduces inflammation.

WHAT TO DO:

• Take one glass of hot milk, add ½ tbsp of the magical ingredient turmeric and one to 2 tbsp of honey.
• Sip this mixture every night before sleeping on your period days.

(Recommended read: 6 simple weight loss drinks at home.)

GINGER AND CINNAMON:

Ginger and cinnamon has been used for pain relief for ages. Ginger and cinnamon are extremely effective for realizing period cramps and inflammation also improves digestion and prevents bloating.  

WHAT TO DO:

• Boil one cup of water with 3 to 4 slices of ginger and 1 stick of cinnamon for up to 5 minutes.
• Let the mixture cools down a little bit then add one tbsp of honey.
• Take this drink after one hour of having any meal.

TAKE A WARM BATH:

I know it is not a very good idea especially in summer but this step will defiantly help you to get rid of pain and to be a bit more relaxed. Do this method especially in winter otherwise keeping yourself clean during the period is one of the best ideas.

YOGA:

Doing certain yoga and exercise during the period have tons of benefits. It helps stretching the pelvic opening and reduces having cloths and congestion, yoga also prevents mood swings, anxiety and improves your overall mental fitness and help you have pain-free and relaxing period.

AVOID DOING THESE THINGS:

Apart from using these pain-relieving home remedies a few things that you have to keep in mind or avoid especially during the period.

•  Avoid consuming spicy food, coffee, salt, sugar, and alcohol at this time. These kinds of food cause water retention and more bloating also can start showing digestive issues and cause diarrhea, vomiting, headaches.   
• Keep yourself cleaner and completely washed and keep changing your pads every two hours no matter how much flow you are having.
• Do not take any kind of pain killer. Though it will give you some temporary relief but will affect your menstrual system and overall health. Instead of this, you can massage some handy pain-relieving balm or roll-on, wherever you are feeling cramps.
• Avoid having any cold food, cold water, and most importantly cold drinks. These things make your period cramps even worse as these things strain the muscle in the ovary and virginal wall and cause more pain.

   
CONCLUSION:

These were 7 easiest and most effective home remedies for period cramps that will provide you an instant relief on those days of the month. However, period cramps vary from person to person but these were some effective and commonly used safest home remedies and tips that I’ve shared in this article and worked for me personally. Still, If you are suffering from intolerable pain in your period days then please visit a good gynecologist.

Hope you find this useful and informative.

 Thank you!

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