Producer: Priyanka Das Editor: Sujata Singh
Use good quality essential oil (dilute it with unscented cream, lotion before applying, if you wish) on the lower abdomen between periods. Lavender, marjoram, clary sage, cinnamon, clove, rose essential oils are very soothing when massaged gently.
Include chia seeds, sesame seeds, flax seeds in your daily diet. Green leafy vegetables, papaya, yogurt, bell peppers, squash, cucumbers must be included in your diet plan to get relief from period cramps.
Yoga is known to not only provide cramp relief but also ensures overall health. There are many simple, gentle yoga asanas such as sphinx pose, supported child pose, reclined butterfly pose, legs up on the wall that make the body relax, reduce period cramps and distress.
Stay hydrated. The best way to increase your fluid intake is by making your drinks interesting. You can have herbal tea with cinnamon, ginger, turmeric, honey. The anti-inflammatory property in green tea provides an immense calming effect during cramps.
Another effective way to reduce pain is to soak in a warm water tub. You can use a heating pad as well around pelvic muscles to relieve the cramps.