Being women, we understand that everyone is different and that one thing we all have in common is our period. She's called by many names like Aunt Flow, the Red Tide, Shark Week, Surfing the Crimson Wave and finally, my all time favorite, Riding the Cotton Pony.
Another thing we have in common is the fact that our period affects the ways we do things and the drugs we take to control our pain during this time either don't work or have side effects that make us sick and tired.
There are natural remedies to help control period pain.
1. Tens Unit - A transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS).
These are used to send small electrical currents to relieve pain. A company called Livia has made one specifically for cramps.
2. Fresh ginger or powdered ginger tablet.
Ginger has been known to lighten the cycle and help with headache and cramps.
3. Fennel seeds
This licorice flavored treat can help ease cramps.
4. Cabbage
Suppressed right this food can soak up estrogen, provide fiber, and make Aunt Flow leave a little sooner.
5. Exercise
I know with pain so bad no one wants to move but the more you move the better some cramps can go.
6. Bananas
This yellow berry contains b-6 a vitamin that helps counter pain this is easy to grab and eat even if your nauseous .
7. Raspberries
This red wonder can help by reducing the estrogen in your body
8. Castor oil
A big contributor to cramps is constipation get rid of that and your cramps will lessen
9. Avoid animal fat
Animal fats contain arachidonic acid your body turns this into prostaglandins which helps make cramps worsen
10. Chocolate
Quick answer, chocolate helps everyone.
Remember to try all remedies, as every one is different.
