What is the best way to naturally help or stop menstrual cramps?
2006-11-14 04:54:08 · 12 answers · asked by Ginializ 3 in Health ➔ Women's Health
well some of the best things that work for me are:
hot tea/lemon(make sure its a caffeinated tea)
-the amount of caffeine in tea gently eases cramps
go for a walk
-the movement will loosen some of the tension in your abdomen
heating pad/hot shower/hot bath
-always a must
and even though you are trying to do the natural thing i would advise some ibuprofen.
do all these and you should be cramp free within an hour
2006-11-14 04:59:25 · answer #1 · answered by mary j 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Also called as Dysmenorrhea in medical jargon - are a chemical problem.Each month,the lining of a women's uterus produces chemicals called prostaglandins,which help the uterine muscles contract and expel tissue and fluids during menstruation.High levels of prostaglandins cause uterine muscle contractions, or cramps.
So take your vitamins & minarals.
Cut coffee.
Cut alcohol.
Don't do diuretics.
Try acupressure
Take a brisk walk daily.
Take a minaral bath.
Do a YOGA stretch
Take a pill Aspirin
Make Love.
Make love.
2006-11-14 05:10:41 · answer #2 · answered by SKG R 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The best natural way is to either put a heating pad on your stomach for about half an hour or take a hot bath. I prefer the heating pad option.
2006-11-14 04:56:38 · answer #3 · answered by creepingfuzzy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I was always very small, so when my period came, I dreaded the cramps as they were at times unbearable. But I took Midol or Asprin. It's the only way to REALLY knock out cramps. But heating pads do help. Make sure to drink lots of water while on your period.
2006-11-14 04:58:21 · answer #4 · answered by Skippyrabbit 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
i think the best thing is to get up and move around. it's rough at first but loosening your muscles helps, and a lot of the time whatever you are doing causes just enough distraction to take your mind of things.
the other suggestions on here are great too.
2006-11-14 05:07:16 · answer #5 · answered by jasmine 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I take three pamprin, it's a wonder drug, but not natural...cramps are caused by dialating...so you really need a pain reliever or a heating pad if you are really against taking pills
2006-11-14 04:57:17 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Drink mint tea, take hot showers, use a heating pad, try eating less salty foods and junk foods.
2006-11-14 04:57:02 · answer #7 · answered by gentlgodis 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you lie on your back and raise your pelvis up with your feet flat that will relieve the pressure..also try a heating pad or a warm bath
2006-11-14 04:56:55 · answer #8 · answered by cute_and_chillin 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Ibuprofen.
2006-11-14 04:56:13 · answer #9 · answered by bgii_2000 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
i've heard regular exercise helps....but to be honest wen the pain comes i head for the drugs!! (panadol)
2006-11-14 04:57:16 · answer #10 · answered by rockangel 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋