You wake up one morning and realize it’s that time of the month. As women, we all know that getting your period can be a pain in the butt. From painful cramps to mood swings, the list goes on -not only are there physical changes, but periods can also affect your mood.
For example, during my period, I either get sleepy, hungry, tired, or easily annoyed by certain things. That said, if you struggle with any of these symptoms, continue to read along as I share eight hacks for overcoming that time of the month.
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- Remember to take your multivitamins. I like taking the Nature Made Multi For Her Vitamins because they contain vitamins like Vitamin E, Magnesium, Zinc, and Iron that help relieve pain from the muscles that cause you to cramp.
- Get up and move around. It can be as simple as doing a light workout. Or a simple walk around your neighborhood.
- Drink warm water to help relax the muscles that cause you to cramp – especially if you’re opposed to taking aspirin or over-the-counter pain relievers.
- Use a heating pad or pouch to relieve cramping. You can easily purchase it from Amazon, Target, or any other retail store.
- Take a pain reliever if water or multivitamins do not work. For me, I prefer Advil or ibuprofen if my cramps get too bad.
- Avoid or limit your intake of salty foods, which can cause you to bloat more – so anything fried or greasy fits in that category.
- Stay hydrated to help reduce bloating and pain from cramps – I recommend drinking at least eight glasses or a gallon.
- Give yourself an abdominal massage to help with bloating.
In conclusion…
So, what are some of your period hacks for easing cramps and bloating? If you have any, feel free to leave a comment below. And I will talk to you all in my next post. Have a great day, everyone!
