Painful periods can be really disturbing, and may even disrupt your day to day life
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According to the American Academy of Family physicians, extreme period pain interferes with the daily activities of 1 in every 5 women
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Here's a list of effective remedies that you can indulge in during your cycle:
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Ginger and Black Pepper Tea: A relaxing herbal tea can be made using ginger and black pepper. You can add a drop of honey to this to enhance the taste
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Cumin Seeds: Cumin, or zeera as we call it, can be used to make a herbal tea
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Exercise: Exercise is the perfect solution, some light workout can increase circulation around the pelvic region and release endorphins to counteract the prostaglandins
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Sesame Oil Massage: Sesame oil is rich in linoleic acid, and has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties
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Heat: Applying a hot water bottle on our lower abdomen during periods helps relax contracting muscles in the uterus