How to beat menstrual pains

Mar 14, 2011

ENGAGE in regular physical activity to reduce symptoms of cramps

ENGAGE in regular physical activity to reduce symptoms of cramps

Take a warm bath or a heating pad on the lower abdomen or back

Use aromatherapy (natural oils with a sweet smell that heal pain)

Relaxing reduces stress that may contribute to menstrual cramps

Take ginger-tea to lower levels of pain-causing elements and fight fatigue

With your thumb or middle finger at a 900-angle to the skin, apply pressure on the abdomen

Eat foods rich in magnesium, including green vegetables, nuts and seeds

Omega-3 fatty acids are found in fish are said to have a positive effect on menstrual cramps

Use pain killers but do not exceed the daily maximum as prescribed

Consult a doctor if the pain is intense and the pain is unusually heavy

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