Natural Ways to Relieve Menstrual Cramps

Ginger tea and brown sugar are an ancient Chinese remedy for helping relieve menstrual cramps. Ginger tea with brown sugar also helps the body to get rid of waste when menstruating. Drink ginger tea with brown sugar twice a day or anytime that you begin feeling menstrual cramps. The tea is all natural so there are no side effects associated with drinking ginger tea and brown sugar.

Orgasms

Having an orgasm with a partner or through self pleasure can help relieve menstrual cramps. During a woman's monthly cycle, the uterus contracts to expel blood that has built-up along the uterine wall. These small contraction cause many of us women pain and discomfort during the first two to three days of our period. Try having an orgasm when you are camping. I know for some women the thought is nasty but it does work. An orgasm will help relax the uterus and take away tension from the body. Cramps will begin to ease up or go away temporarily.

Acupressure

Acupressure is an ancient Chinese method that uses pressure points along the body to help rid the body of pain. Using acupressure along points of the body to relieve cramps helps blood circulation and muscular tension. There are a couple of points located on the body that when acupressure is applied will relieve menstrual cramps. One pressure point on the body is located on the inner legs right above the ankle bones about an inch above the bone. Apply pressure for 20 seconds and release. Repeat until cramps are gone. You can also apply pressure to these areas and massage in a circular motion to help get rid of menstrual cramps. Another pressure point to help relieve menstrual camps is between the webbing of the thumb and pointer finger. Using your other hand, place your thumb along the bottom of the webbed area and your pointer finger along the indention between the thumb and pointer finger. Press the thumb and fingers firmly into the pressure point but not so that it hurts. Hold the pressure for 20 second and release. For best results it is always better to seek a trained acupressure specialist.

Abdominal Heating Pads

Use an abdominal heating pad can also help lessen or diminish menstrual cramps. Use the heating pad for two days straight for at least an hour a day. I know this always helps my cramps to feel better when I do not want to take medication to help relieve them.