Suffering from period cramps? Here are some drinks that can relieve pain

Period cramps are like a trip to hell and back. They hurt the most and it’s like someone is tearing up your insides. Most of us pop a painkiller on those days and just get on with our work. To be honest, we’re no less than Iron man or Superman! While Superman fought his battles, Supergirl did the same during her periods. We all wish we could have smooth and painless periods but very few women are that lucky. And we’re jealous every time we meet someone who has the smoothest periods and doesn’t even flinch during her periods while we writhe and howl in pain. The pain hampers our daily life and makes it impossible to get through the day. We feel lethargic and the pain sucks all the energy away. Surviving on painkillers is the only way out but it isn’t the best way in the long run. Popping painkillers may seem easy and life-saving but painkillers have side effects that can harm your organs in the long run. This is why you need to find home remedies that can keep you going. Here are some beverages that can kill the pain and help you get through this tough time.

1. Ginger Tea

Ginger has many medicinal properties. It helps heal many ailments and it has anti-inflammatory properties. It also calms your stomach and relieves cramps as well as digestive problems. Sipping on ginger tea throughout the day can help you have a pain-free period.

2. Peppermint Tea

Peppermint is known to relax the stomach muscles. Tea made from peppermint leaves can cool your stomach and calm the muscles. This relieves cramps makes your day easier without any medications.

3. Pineapple Juice

Pineapple eases muscle strain. It contains bromelain which relaxes your clenched uterine muscles and relieves the muscle spasms. A glass full of fresh pineapple juice can do wonders for period pain but avoid canned or packaged pineapple juice.

4. Chamomile Tea

It has anti-inflammatory properties. It relaxes your muscles and relieves muscle spasms. A cup of chamomile tea is a great way to relieve period cramps.

5. Green Tea

This can be your coffee alternative for the duration of your periods. It is full of antioxidants and it keeps your energetic and active and alert just like your cup of coffee but without the caffeine.

6. Aloe Vera Juice

It has many medicinal properties. It also has anti-inflammatory properties that relieve period cramps and make your periods smoother.