From mood swings to menstrual cramps, menstruation can have a negative impact on women’s health each month. Although it is a natural process, menstrual cramps can be extremely uncomfortable and interfere with daily life; while there are medications to relieve the pain, relying on them is not a healthy way of life.
Here are four most popular home remedies for period pain
1. Taking Herbal Teas
Drinking enough of water can assist even if menstrual discomfort can make you feel tired and lethargic. A few beverages that can be very helpful in guaranteeing relief were provided by Dr. Hari Lakshmi, Consultant Dietitian and Nutritionist, Motherhood Hospitals. She recommends pineapple juice, fennel tea, chamomile tea, green smoothies, ginger water, and tamarind turmeric drink. Antioxidant qualities found in these beverages aid in relieving inflammation.
2. Steer clear of specific foods
The CEO and founder of iThrive, Mugdha Pradhan, discussed some foods that can exacerbate menstruation pain, despite the fact that periods may cause unwarranted cravings for junk food. During periods, she advises staying away from processed foods, sweets, dairy products, seed oils, caffeine, and foods high in gluten.
3. Yoga and Exercise
Some yoga poses that help with menstrual pain were given by Deepak Jha, a yoga consultant at Medanta Hospital in Gurgaon. Child’s Pose, Baddha Konasana (Bound Angle Pose), Ustrasana (Camel Pose), Paschimottanasana (Seated Forward Bend Pose), and Dhanurasana (Bow Pose) are among the poses he suggests using to relieve menstruation.
However, many believe that exercising while menstruating can be dangerous. According to Dr. Astha Dayal, Director of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at CK Birla Hospital in Gurugram, “exercising during menstruation is generally safe.” She does, however, advise engaging in moderate-intensity activities like yoga, swimming, mild running, and strolling.
4. Acupressure Point for Pain During Menstruation
“Auricular acupressure effectively increases parasympathetic activity to maintain autonomic function homeostasis in young women with primary dysmenorrhea and may have a value in alleviating menstrual pain and menstrual distress in a high-stress life,” according to research published in the National Library of Medicine.