There’s nothing quite like a bad menstrual cramp ruining a perfectly good day, or making a particularly brutal day worse. Although there are many over-the-counter (OTC) medications and alternatives to providing relief to your menstrual cramps, sometimes a good cuppa hot and toasty drink is all you need! Here are the top few drinks…
Your period making you so fatigued that you see yourself reaching out for that cup o coffee more often? You might want to reconsider that! Drinking caffeine may actually exacerbate uncomfortable symptoms of a woman’s menstrual cycle, which we’ll be discussing below. In general, Women are more sensitive to caffeine because the body’s detoxification…
Most women would rather curl up in a ball with a pint of ice cream than break a sweat when their period arrives. But working out can actually help relieve menstrual cramps! Research suggests exercise is effective at reducing menstrual pain to the extent it may also eliminate or reduce the need for pain-relief medication. So, in…
You know that during days 1-5 is the bleeding phase of your menstrual cycle. But what happens during the other 23 days? Your reproductive system works around the clock, 24/7, to give you some of the desirable (or not so desirable) effects that you may be wondering how it came about! Before we get…
Apart from the more common essential oils (Lavender, Rose, Ylang-ylang, Primrose, Frankincense, Clove, Ginger oil) that we’ve discussed in a previous article, here are a few more essential oils that you may want to try out to try to soothe your menstrual cramps! What Are Essential Oils (EOs) and What Are They Used…
We’ve all been there…you get your period and immediately feel like curling up in a fetal position in bed, writhing from the pains of the dreaded menstrual cramps. The thought of working out makes you feel physically sick and you’re not sure if you’ll be able to squeeze your bloated body into a pair…
With these little tricks, dealing with your period can be as easy as A B C! A (for Acne) Credits: Giphy.com For most of us, especially those still in the midst of puberty, period week is synonymous with breakout week. However, it doesn’t have to suck that bad! Here are some tips to help curb the…
Ever had those moments where you just writhe in pain due to your menstrual cramps and simply don’t have the energy to try out any complex menstrual cramp relief methods? Try these home remedies that involves items that you can most likely find around the house! But first… What is Menstrual Cramps? Menstrual cramps, otherwise…
