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If you have been experiencing severe pain during periods, popping a painkiller every month might not be a good idea. Instead, carefully monitoring your diet and eating foods loaded with water and nutrients is all you need to beat period pain. Here are few tips from our expert Dr Nupur Gupta, Gynaecologist and obstetrician, Well Woman Clinic, Gurgaon to deal with pain during menstruation.
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Hot water bag: The most simple and effective home remedy to ease period pain is to use hot water bags on the abdomen and upper abdominal area. It not only helps in improving the blood flow but also relaxes the abdominal muscles thereby easing period pain.
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Eat green vegetables: Include more green vegetables like spinach, cucumber and celery in your diet, especially during periods (or even few days period your periods) to deal with menstrual pain. These vegetables are loaded with antioxidants and fibre, which improve blood flow and prevent bloating which further worsen pain during menstruation.
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Get more calcium: As calcium is a well-known muscle relaxant, eating foods rich in this mineral during menstruation eases menstrual cramps and pain. In addition to milk and milk products, include foods like kale and broccoli in your diet to reap its health benefits. And don’t forget to include vitamin D in the diet as it helps in the absorption of calcium.
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Drink loads of water: Did you know that drinking less water could be a key reason for severe abdominal pain during periods? So load up your intake of fluids, especially during that time of the month as it relieves pelvic congestion and also improves blood flow to the uterus and vagina, thereby easing menstrual pain.
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Do yoga stretches: Contrary to popular belief, exercising during menstruation not only promotes blood circulation but also improves your mood. You can try simple yoga poses like bhadrasana or auspicious pose, fish pose or matsyasana, camel pose or ustrasana and noose pose or pasasana. However, stay away from intense core workouts and inverted poses like headstand, says Sheenu Arora, Group Exercise Manager at Fitness First chain of gyms.
