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Regular exercise eases painful menstrual cramping with sessions of routine exercise. This releases endorphins – your body’s natural method of killing pain.
Place a hot water bottle on your stomach to relieve cramps. This is a natural remedy for dysmenorrhea.
If you don’t have a hot water bottle handy, soak a kitchen towel in water and wring out the excess liquid. Place the towel in the microwave and heat for one minute. Lay it on the stomach and pay close attention not to burn yourself.
Treat menstrual cramping by taking over the counter medications such as an aspirin or another product containing acetaminophen. Others with ibuprofen, and Advil and Nuprin, can also provide relief from cramping.
Relieve cramps with mint preparations. Use peppermint or wintergreen, especially added to tea. Drink one to two cups daily during the menstrual cycle. This is a great home remedy for menstrual cramps.
Hot liquids such as herbal teas and warmed lemonade can increase your pelvic blood flow and relax your muscles.
Parsley increases menstruation and aids in regulating the monthly cycle, and also helps painful cramps. Blending 75 milliliters of parsley, beet, carrot, and cucumber juices will help greatly.
Cinnamon has anti spasmodic properties and is helpful with painful cramps. Sprinkle it on toast or grapefruit or other food to ingest it.
Calcium is also associated with relieving the pain of menstrual cramps. Take a magnesium supplement during your monthly cycle.
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