Period pain affects people differently. It can vary from slight discomfort to extreme cramps and vomiting which can lead the person who menstruates to stay in bed and have to change their lifestyle. As not everyone experiences the same intensity, there can be a lack of understanding for those severely affected which makes the experience even more miserable.
Period pain has been around as long as humans have and long before we had ibuprofen and there are many natural remedies around. Here are some natural remedies that actually work.
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1) Heat to ease pain
Applying heat to your abdomen or tummy helps bring down the pain and also means you relax. That in itself will bring down the pain. Try our Far-Infrared Natural Jade Waist Heating pad which is FDA registered as Medical Device Class II and used by many doctors. This is easy and safe to use with a timer feature and efficiently relieves menstrual cramps.
2) Yoga
Yoga doesn't mean that you have to stand on your head but can be just a series of simple stretches. If you practice yoga regularly, don’t stop. Even if you feel that yoga is not for you, try a session and learn a couple of poses to use for when you have period pain. And if you do want to stand on your head, do. The myth that you shouldn’t do certain yoga poses has been debunked. Concerns that this would lead to worry retrograde menstruation, or the blood flowing back, as a risk for endometriosis are no longer accepted. This was based on research dating back to 1927.
3) Exercise to help relieve menstrual cramps
Although traditionally, people with periods were expected to be less active and in some cases and cultures withdraw from society altogether, the evidence is that regular exercise before and during periods can help alleviate the pain. The type of exercise doesn’t matter and Zumba can be as good as going for a run or a swim. You can absolutely continue with your usual lifestyle and sport using a menstrual cup.
4) TENS or transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation
If you’ve had a baby, you might have used a TENS machine during labour to relieve the pain of the contractions. But did you know it can also help with period pain? Delivering low voltage electrical shocks through two electrode sticky pads on your skin, you feel a tingling sensation. It works through interaction with your nerves going to the spinal cord and reducing the pain. It also potentially releases endorphins which are the body's natural painkillers.
Try out our Multi-functional Electric Pulse Massager which uses TENS technology to soothe pain and it also helps massages your tummy. Massaging your tummy for about 20 minutes can help reduce menstrual pain. One 2010 study looked at 23 women with period pain caused by endometriosis. The researchers found that massages significantly reduced pain immediately and afterward.
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