Almost every woman experiences monthly menstrual bleeding and wants to treat the accompanying period pain as quickly and effectively as possible. While reaching for a painkiller is quick and convenient, it can have long-term health-damaging consequences. In this article, you will learn why natural healing methods are a good alternative.
What we're actually talking about
The same ordeal every month. PMS, menstrual pain, and other accompanying female complaints torment countless women worldwide. The pain and suffering vary for each woman; some have no problems with their period at all. Hormonal treatments, such as taking birth control pills or other hormonal contraceptives, also affect the monthly cycle and can reduce or even eliminate the associated painful symptoms.
All women suffering from (mild or severe) pain naturally want to feel better and quickly resort to painkillers. The most common accompanying symptoms are abdominal pain, cramps, back pain, digestive problems, mood swings, breast pain, general malaise, and much more.
However, painkillers only provide temporary relief for acute symptoms. They do not treat the root cause of the problems, but only superficially. After taking such a tablet, we feel temporarily better and can continue "normally". But when the effect wears off, the period pain returns, and we take the next tablet. This goes on for a few days until the period is over. Such consumption of painkillers can be very harmful to health, as many medications have side effects that can negatively affect our organs. Furthermore, the body becomes resistant over time, so we need to take an increasingly higher dosage.
So what can women do to find natural relief during menstruation (or PMS)?
8 tips for the natural treatment of period pain
For all those who want to treat their menstrual complaints naturally, we have compiled 8 tips from the editorial team here. The following methods help us during this time, so we want to share them with you. Perhaps not all suggestions are for you. Try them out one by one until you find your ideal natural healing method for period pain.
1. Relaxation
When we are stressed, it can also affect our bodies. On stressful days, your period pain may worsen. If you are having a particularly difficult day due to menstruation, it's best to spend it in your comfort zone and relax. Take yourself out of your daily routine and enter a mode of rest to best support your body during this uncomfortable time. Listen to your body, your own needs, and relax as best you can.2. Medicinal plants
Among the tried-and-tested and sometimes recognized medicinal plants for the treatment of period pain are chasteberry, lady's mantle, CBD oil, and other antispasmodic and relaxing plant-based remedies. They work in a natural way and can be used as capsules, in drops, or as tea. They have a positive effect on the female cycle and can have pain-relieving effects.
3. Heat
Heat is generally anti-inflammatory, which can have a positive effect on abdominal pain of all kinds. Make yourself a hot water bottle, run a warm bath (with essential oils or medicinal herbs), or warm up a cherry pit pillow. It is important that the temperature is not too hot to avoid scalding and increased bleeding.
4. Movement
During your period – if possible – do gentle exercises or light movements without physical exertion: for example, go for a walk, do yoga, or light stretching exercises. This has an antispasmodic effect and loosens your muscles.
5. Healthy and balanced nutrition
During your menstruation, your diet should be particularly nutrient-rich and healthy. Pay attention to sufficient omega-3 fatty acids, which are found, for example, in algae. They counteract inflammation and can thus relieve pain. Your diet should also include foods such as nuts, whole grains, fruits, and vegetables, as they are rich in magnesium. Magnesium has a muscle-relaxing effect and can therefore also relieve cramps. You can also brew your personal menstrual tea, consisting of silverweed, chamomile, and lady's mantle. A healthy diet also includes plenty of vitamins and minerals, which our body needs more than ever to function optimally. This is because the cramping muscles have an increased nutrient requirement during the period. If they are not sufficiently supplied, the pain can increase.
6. Meditation
During your period, consciously put yourself in relaxation mode. Acupuncture, autogenic training, yoga, and other relaxation exercises or even a soothing massage can help you regain your balance and feel better. Because not only the body, but also the soul needs to feel good.
7. Abstinence
During this sensitive time, try to avoid stress, alcohol, nicotine, sweets (generally unhealthy foods like fast food), and too much caffeine. These toxins always have a negative impact on our physical health in large quantities.
8. Sex
This is certainly not for every woman, but sex during menstruation can also release tension and be soothing. The hormone oxytocin released during orgasm and sex also inhibits pain.
These supplements can help
There are ways we women can naturally help during menstrual discomfort. With the natural ingredients contained in the product Power, you ideally support your hormonal balance during PMS and promote a balanced hormone level. The preparation is rich in chasteberry, lady's mantle, red clover, and other plant-based substances. This combination of valuable nutrients can accompany you in the best possible way and is particularly bioavailable.
Since chasteberry is now a well-known remedy for menstrual problems, we have included it as a separate extract in our range. This allows you to calmly face your period. We recommend taking it over several months, in addition to the tips mentioned above.
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