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Ugh! It's that time of the month again…

Although a woman's first periods mark their journey to adulthood, most women detest the time of the month due to period pain, cramping, bloating, mood swings, and lower back pain.

However, with these effective home remedies for period pain , you can make sure you don't suffer and toss and turn in pain every month.

How to cure period pain?

1. Massage with Sesame Oil

Most people use Sesame oil for daily Ayurvedic self-massage. Rich in linoleic acid, and anti-oxidants, health experts suggest massaging your lower abdomen helps with cramps and period pain.

2. Fenugreek Seeds

Fenugreek seeds are known to help with weight loss and help in improving metabolism. That's not all, fenugreek seeds can be your best companion during periods to soothe the pain and symptoms. Soak the seeds in water for 12 hours and drink it up. It will help reduce period pain.

3. Ginger and Black Pepper Tea

Herbal tea brewed with dried ginger and black pepper works wonders on period pain. Add a little sugar to enhance the taste. Ginger plays a key role in reducing the levels of prostaglandins also helps to manage irregular periods and fight fatigue.

4. Heat

Heat therapy is said to work on almost every kind of pain from joint and lower back pain to period cramps. Applying a heating pad or a warm cloth on the lower abdomen will help relax the contracting muscles and lower period symptoms. Using over the counters heat pads or taking a hot shower would help you feel more relaxed during periods.

5. Cumin Seeds

Cumin seeds are rich in anti-inflammatory properties that effectively work on getting rid of the menstrual cramps. Make an herbal using cumin seeds and drink it up.

6. Chamomile Tea

Chamomile tea is among the most effective home remedies for period pain. According to a recent study, Chamomile tea has amazing pain-relieving properties, which help relax the uterus and reduce producing prostaglandins, thus reducing period pain.

7. A Sprinkle of Cinnamon

A sprinkle of cinnamon 3 times a day for the first 3 days of the menstrual cycle helps in reducing menstrual bleeding, pain, and nausea. Try a cup of cinnamon tea or sprinkle it on your cereal or a cup of hot cocoa. It works wonders on period cramps and might help with other symptoms of the menstrual cycle.

Try these home remedies and it will help reduce your period pain, and you won't need to toss and turn in pain every night of those days of the month.

 

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