How To Deal With Period Cramps?

[Swapnil Ramesh Jukunte]

A human body works in many different ways, but certain things happen all the time. Women's bodies go through many changes as you mature and grow up. These things don't change, and one of them is periods.  

Periods are one thing that takes place every month and will take place on your particular dates. That is a painful time of the month and causes a lot of pain to women. Taking care during such times is very important. Here are ways on how you can deal with period cramps in a better way:

1. Hydrate 

Menstrual cramps are one of the most painful things that happen during that time. The one very important thing you can do is hydrate yourself a lot during that time. Drinking water helps with many things in the body, like bloating; it helps ease bloating. 

Get in the habit of drinking six to eight glasses of water a day, especially during the month. Add lemon to make it more palatable. Avoid alcohol these days. It's very important to replace lost fluids by drinking the right amount of water. 

2. Reach For Heat

Applying a heating pad, hot water bottle, or heat wrap to your abdomen works wonders for helping with period cramps. You can find these items anywhere, and they are not very expensive either, making them affordable.

The constant heat on that part will help relieve the pain that constantly takes place. If you do not have a heating pad, you can use a hot shower or warm towel. Make sure you take your naps and use this while you rest during your naps or at night. 

3. Exercise

Many women feel that exercising helps a lot with these cramps. Exercise releases endorphins which are brain chemicals that promote well-being and self-care. Whether you enjoy walking or hitting the gym, or swimming, it's safe to participate and do all of these activities during your menstrual period. 

Yoga is much calmer than these other activities but always make sure you keep moving around, so the cramps don't hit as bad as when you are just sitting around. Make sure you take care and don't go too hard either. 

4. Massages

Massaging your abdomen for just 5 minutes a day will help your cramps feel better during that time. Massage encourages blood flow in the body. Massing cream contains essential oils that help with calming the body and has additional benefits for the body.

Make sure you go for these massages and treat your body with care to feel better during that time. Blood flow helps with many things and cures your cramps easily, which makes your period a smoother journey. 

Many other things can make this journey a bit better and a smoother one, but these are a few main ones that will help you and make you feel better.

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