Wednesday, July 13, 2011

What natural solutions are there for cramps?

What you eat can make a big difference in how you feel before and during your period. Research has shown that eating foods rich in omega-3 fatty acids, calcium, and vitamin B6 seems to ease mood-related PMS symptoms. And eating vitamin B1-rich foods may ease cramps. Chamomile tea has been easing menstrual cramps for hundreds of years. The apple-scented brew has antispasmodic properties to calm cramps, and its mild sedative effects calm jangled nerves. To make a tea, pour 1 cup boiling water over two tea bags, cover, steep for 10 minutes, and enjoy two or three cups a day. Make sure to have a cup before bedtime, too—it'll help you get a great night's sleep.Fatty fish like canned sardines, salmon, tuna, and mackerel are high in omega-3 fatty acids, which may help ease menstrual cramps. What's more, a serving of yellowfin tuna (canned as “chunk light”) provides almost 60 percent of your daily requirement for vitamin B6, which seems to improve PMS symptoms for some women. Hope that these will ease your pain good luck!

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