Suffering from terrible period cramps? Ease menstrual pain with these simple home remedies
Period pain is common and many women around the world experience it. Menstrual cramps can sometimes be so bad that it may affect your day-to-day activities. Having to work on the first few days of your menstruation can be hard especially if you have terrible cramps.
hindustantimes.com | Written by Chayanika Das
Published on May 24, 2021 06:07 pm IST 8 Photos
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There are a few remedies that have been proven to ease the muscles around the uterus and relieve cramps. Eating food rich in vitamins and calcium can also reduce pain.(Unsplash)
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Supplements: Calcium, vitamins B-6, B-1, E, and D, plus magnesium and zinc, vitamin B-12 and fish oil can be taken to ease cramps.(Unsplash)
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Massage with essential oils: Mixing lavender, sage, rose, marjoram, clove and cinnamon oil with coconut or jojoba oil and massaging it onto the abdomen can boost circulation and ease the pain.(Unsplash)
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Vitamins: Have foods rich in vitamins like papaya, walnuts, brown rice, olive oil, poultry and fish, flaxseed, green leafy vegetables, broccoli.(Unsplash)
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