Natural aids for menstrual pains?
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chamomile tea
cinnamon
I've heard rosemary too
oh, and a warm bath :)
Orgasm.
I have a friend who swears by Vitex Agnus Castus for cramps and PMS both. Good luck!
I find my cramps are worse when I'm hungry. So, try eating 5 or 6 smaller healthy meals a day when you're cramping to ensure food being in your stomach almost all the time.but you're not gaining 5 lbs a month by binge-eating!
Exercising does help, I guess it gets the blood flowing, I dunno.
When I'm at home, I lie on my back, w/ my knees curled up to my chest. That relieves it some.
Have someone massage your hands or head/neck. For some people, that relieves it. It's usually only temporary for me, but it almost works! lol!
To relieve menstrual cramps:
Take over-the-counter ibuprofen or naproxen sodium around the clock as directed to relieve pain and inhibit the release of prostaglandins. Acetaminophen will help with pain, but not with prostaglandins. Most over-the-counter menstrual discomfort products contain acetaminophen. Read labels. [Note: Do not give aspirin or any medication containing salcylates to anyone 19 years of age or younger, unless directed by a physician, due to its association with Reye's Syndrome, a potentially fatal condition.]
Drink a hot cup of regular tea, chamomile or mint tea.
Hold a heating pad or hot-water bottle on your abdomen or lower back.
Take a warm bath.
Gently massage your abdomen.
Do mild exercises like stretching, yoga, walking or biking. Exercise may improve blood flow and reduce pelvic pain.
Whenever possible, lie on your back, supporting your knees with a pillow.
Unless you have reasons to avoid alcohol, have a glass of wine or other alcoholic beverage. Alcohol slows down uterine contractions.
Get plenty of rest and avoid stressful situations as your period approaches.
For birth control, consider using the pill because it blocks the production of prostaglandins or the Progestasert IUD because its use lessens menstrual cramps.
If you still feel pain after using self-care tips, call your doctor.
drink milk, its suppose to help cut the cramps down
also try heating pads
There's an herb called "Crampbark". I thought it was a joke at first, but it actually helps for any and all cramps.
Some natural herbs actually give a lot of relief for a lot of women. Try Omega-6 fatty acids like those in Borage Oil or Evening Primrose Oil... that's probably the most popular item I see that sells for cramps, PMS, and many other "monthly issues"
Steep a cinnamon stick in a cup of boiling water drink it like tea,,,, where I got this years ago,,,,,I can't remember.
Hope it helps.
My chiro. gave me Formula 303 (all natural) last time I was in to see him. And being used to taking 6-8 ibuprofen a day, I was amazed when my pain was completely GONE when I took 2 formula 303's.
My mom-in-law takes a shot of creme de menth (spelled wrong) in coffee. She swears by it.
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soy sauce, soy products...rosemary..
. Those who took 200 milligrams of vitamin E (which started two days before their periods and continued through the first three days of bleeding) endured far less cramping than girls who took a placebo.
After a four-month span, the girls who took vitamin E had cramps for less than two hours, on average, during their periods, compared to 17 hours for those who did not take the vitamin.
Take 300mg of Valerian which is used against sleeping disorders, restlessness and anxiety, and as a muscle relaxant. Take it before bed and it also helps for cramps. Valerian seems only to work when taken over longer periods (several weeks), though many users find that it takes effect immediately.
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