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.

Published on: May 24, 2021 6:07 PM IST

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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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Exercise: Your body might not want to do any kind of activity during your menstruation but it is suggested you walk, work out or practise yoga. (Unsplash)

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Hers: According to experts, the anti-inflammatory and antispasmodic compounds in herbs can reduce the muscle contractions and swelling associated with menstrual pain. (Unsplash)

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Calcium: Add foods packed with calcium like dairy products, almonds, sesame seeds and leafy vegetable to your diet. (Unsplash)

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Heat patch, soak in a tub of warm water: One of the most common and effective ways of reducing the pain is by using a heat patch on your lower abdomen. It relaxes the muscles of your uterus and boosts circulation in your abdomen, which helps decrease the pain. You can also soak yourself in a tub of warm water and let it do the magic. (Unsplash)