Periods are a celebratory milestone for you and your daughter, but these don't come without challenges. The symptoms of period can be inconvenient and difficult to manage.
However, there are various means of relieving the discomforts that come with periods. You can decide to try natural methods and pharmaceutical products to alleviate the symptoms so that period days could be a bit more bearable. Let's take a look at how to relieve the symptoms of the period.
1. Exercise
As tempting as it is to spend the day curled up on the couch in a ball, this might mean you and your daughter will spend more of your time experiencing abdominal cramps, pain, and spasms.
Exercise releases a feel-good hormone called dopamine, which can help manage the pain of periods. Throughout an exercise session, you'll stretch muscles that may be inflamed. You must make sure to hydrate before exercising to reduce the risk of muscle spasms and dizziness.
2. Heat
Heat can be applied to the abdominal muscles in the form of a water bottle for a soothing and relaxing method of relieving symptoms of a period. If one decides to find comfort on the couch or in bed, a blanket can be placed over the water bottle to trap as much heat as you can for the alleviation of pain. The application of heat must be done with caution to avoid skin burn.
3. Drink Water
Dehydration is a period's enemy. Not only does one experience the symptoms of periods, these will be accompanied by dehydration symptoms such as dizziness. In server cases, you might experience fainting spells, muscle spasms, and trouble with breathing.
Drinking water replenishes the fluids lost during your period which is crucial to wellness. Water can be enjoyed in the form of relaxing herbal beverages such as chamomile and ginseng tea.
4. Painkillers
You can buy over the counter painkillers to relieve period pain. Certain medications require a prescription but some are easily accessible.
You can also try natural means of painkillers such as pure CBD oil. CBD oil is an oil extract from the cannabis plant that is appreciated for the anti-inflammatory particles that cause possible healing. CBD oil can be taken using a dropper, in a soak bath, rubbed on abdominal muscles, and any other aching body parts caused by the period or taken in form of snacks.
You must consult your doctor before taking CBD oil for dosage and frequency guidance. People respond differently to CBD oil so make sure to monitor the effects and see whether it works for you.
5. Diet
Anti-inflammatory food are encouraged when relieving symptoms of period. Anti-inflammatory food includes fruits, vegetables, whole grains such as beans and nuts, fish, as well as herbs and spices in meals.
To avoid bloating which contributes to period pain, small portions are to be enjoyed throughout the day. Make sure to prepare food using healthy cooking methods such as boiling and steaming. Avoid fat frying methods of cooking for health benefits.
6. Massage
Getting a massage is another way of trying to alleviate period symptoms. Fatigue, irritability, anxiety, and depression are all possible symptoms of periods. A massage can be relaxing placing one in a calm mental and emotional state. Tell your masseuse the reason for getting the massage so that particular areas can be concentrated on alleviating pain such as the lower back.
7. Meditation
The stress that comes with period symptoms can sometimes be overwhelming. One has to find means of coping and managing stress for you to be able to get through the days of a cycle in a good mental space.
Meditation is a means of coping with stress. It doesn't have a universal method to it. Some people prefer to meditate by performing deep breathing exercises while others write journals or spend time sitting still in nature. Experimenting is the only way one can discover a preferred means of meditation.
Conclusion
Periods are to be celebrated as these are a part of womanhood. The symptoms of periods, however, cannot be downplayed as these can overwhelmingly affect one's day.
Symptoms can be alleviated in different ways. One can exercise to release the hormone dopamine, apply heat to tackle inflammation and bloating, practice mindful eating of anti-inflammatory food, take painkillers, drink water, and meditate to alleviate stress.
If symptoms persist and become more intense, a doctor has to be consulted for medical advice. Don't let a celebratory milestone become a nightmare because of symptoms. Experiment with the different possible ways to manage these for a better experience.
