Painful periods? Check out these 6 ways to deal with PMS and period pain

PMS with stomach cramps, terrible mood swings, bloating, backache, sore breasts etc are some things that women go through during periods and symptoms may vary from mild for the lucky ones to very severe symptoms for the not so fortunate of us. Here are 6 ways to deal with PMS and period pain ...read more

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PMS is something every woman lives through. The stomach cramps, terrible mood swings, bloating, backache, sore breasts and the list goes on. Some of us even go through all of these at a time and symptoms may vary from mild for the lucky ones to very severe symptoms for the not so fortunate of us. (Polina Zimmerman)

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Though there are PMS relief capsules, plant-based formulation designed to alleviate symptoms such as bloating, stomach cramps, hormonal acne, mood swings, irritability and more to help those who face very severe symptoms of periods, Zeal Shah, Director of Bare Body Essentials, insist that instead of pain relievers, one must try an all-natural alternative to help regulate the menstrual cycle and get rid of PMS and PCOD symptoms for good. In an interview with HT Lifestyle, she told Zarafshan Shiraz about6 ways to deal with PMS and period pain. (cottonbro)

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1. Warm water bags or even heat pads definitely help relieve the cramps by relaxing abdomen muscles and improving blood flow giving you a much needed relief. (Twitter/Invoguesouvenir/meestworah)

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2. Water happens to be the magical remedy for most of our problems. Drinking lots of water helps manage the bloating and also helps with cramps. (Unsplash)

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3. Avoid fried, salty and sugary treats that can make the cramps and muscle pains worse by increasing inflammation and bloating. (File Photo)

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4. Mild exercise or yoga may not seem like the right idea at the time, but these activities release the happy hormone called endorphins which helps relax your muscles and reduce pain.  (Shutterstock)

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5. One can never emphasise enough on the need to de-stress. Try deep breathing or meditation or do any of your go-to activities that help relieve stress. (Twitter/MindfulOnline)

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6.Herbal decorations can come really handy to get the much needed relief from these painful and mostly uncomfortable symptoms by balancing the hormones. Ayurvedic herbs like Ginseng, Gokshur and Fenugreek have proven to be very effective in helping with PMS symptoms. (Pixabay)