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Get Rid Of Menstrual Cramps

June 21, 2008

Cramps are natural part of menstrual cycle. This is the result of hormonal fluctuations that cause the uterus to contract. Normal menstrual cramps are known as primary dysmenorrheal. This is increase in intensity with the increase of prostaglandins, the fluctuating hormones. The excessively painful periods and cramps are known as secondary dysmenorrheal, and can be the symptom of a more serious problem.

Menstrual pain is a truth for women. Cramps are part of this cycle. Though there are some remedies to get rid of the normal menstrual cramp pain, in case of a secondary situation, you should consult a doctor, as the problem can be other serious ailments. To know how to get rid of menstrual cramps, read the following tips:

Deal With Menstrual Cramps:

• The place where you are felling heat, you can directly apply the heat on the effected area. The process is used usually in back and lower abdomen area. For heating you can use a wet warm towel, heating pads, a hot bath or warm a cloth and put it on the affected area. It will provide you relief.

• A yoga or cardiovascular exercise is helpful in blood pumping and stretching of muscles. Exercises that you can perform are lifting muscle or running or a steam bath. These will help you to get rid of menstrual cramps.

• Take a pain killer containing asprin. It will provide you relief for some time and it will help you when you are at work and can’t help you then.

• Drink water and herbal tea as it will help you get rid of cramps. Staying hydrated elevates the overall feeling of wellbeing. Moreover, the herbal ingredients in a cup of hot chamomile, mint, or gingerroot tea as well as the warmth of the liquid, help in easing menstrual pain.

• Create a triangle shaped posture while standing with legs and past shoulder width. Now, bend sideways to reach your left/right hand down to your left/right ankle and holding right/left arm up in the air. After doing this, sit on the floor and create diamond with your legs by pressing the soles of your feet together then bending forward while exhaling. Curl up in the fetus position, with your face and legs down on the floor and your arms at your sides.

• Last but important thing is, try to take as much rest you can as it will help you to be relieved.


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