(ETX Daily Up) – In addition to medication, there are natural solutions that can help ease the symptoms associated with menstrual pain. This is obviously the case of the hot water bottle, but also of certain plants and essential oils, provided that they are chosen according to the ailments felt. On the occasion of World Menstrual Hygiene Day, here are three gentle and natural methods to relieve pain in the lower abdomen or back, headaches, or nausea.
Improving the comfort of women during menstruation is one of the objectives of gentle and natural methods, essentially intended for pain of low to moderate intensity. Solutions that could help women overcome often disabling pain, which is not without consequences on their daily life, both personally and professionally.
What essential oils?
As we know, essential oils can relieve many everyday ailments, whether they are ingested, applied to the skin, or diffused into the atmosphere. Period pain is no exception. There are many essential oils intended to soothe them, as the pharmacist Danièle Festy points out in her numerous works on aromatherapy. Clary sage essential oil is particularly recommended for menstrual disorders, acting as a powerful antispasmodic, to be taken with a spoon of honey, or to be applied in massage in combination with an oily preparation. Tarragon and exotic basil are also among the essential oils not to be overlooked in case of menstrual pain.
What ingredients?
As surprising as it may seem, certain ingredients, taken with meals, in the form of infusions, or food supplements, can also relieve certain menstrual disorders. Studies have, for example, shown that foods rich in magnesium and omega 3 are to be preferred throughout this period. But they are not the only ones. Ginger, parsley, verbena, peppermint, or even raspberry leaves can also help soothe the pain felt during menstruation.
The essential hot water bottle
The hot water bottle is the essential accessory in case of low to medium intensity pain, whatever it may be, in particular relieving pain in the lower abdomen. More generally, it is the heat that will allow the muscles to relax, then relieve the pain and cramps inherent in menstruation, with an almost immediate effect. There are many hot water bottles available today, including models containing flax seeds or cherry pits, which do the job perfectly. If you do not have a hot water bottle, it is also possible to take a simple bath which will also give you the benefit of the analgesic properties of heat, without harming your health.
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