Learn how to relieve painful periods or menstrual cramps by stretching and lowering prostaglandins. Discover natural remedies like cinnamon, Vitamin D3, calcium, magnesium, and omega-3 fatty acids to alleviate cramps and reduce inflammation.
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Stretching in the prone position can provide instant relief from menstrual cramps by stretching out the uterus in the lower back.
Lowering prostaglandin levels, which cause vasoconstriction in the uterus, is crucial to alleviate menstrual cramps. Cinnamon, vitamin D3, calcium, magnesium, and omega-3 fatty acids are natural remedies that can help lower prostaglandins and provide pain relief.
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Relief for Painful Periods
Menstrual cramps, also known as period pain, can be alleviated by stretching in the prone position, hyper-extending the lower back to stretch out the uterus. However, to address the root cause of the problem, inhibiting or lowering the levels of prostaglandins is crucial. Prostaglandins are chemicals that can cause vasoconstriction in the uterus. Ibuprofen is commonly used to block prostaglandins, but it can have side effects. An alternative with virtually no side effects is cinnamon, which has anti-spasmodic and anti-inflammatory properties. It lowers specific prostaglandins, balancing the hormone levels of progesterone and estrogen. Other recommendations include taking vitamin D3, calcium, magnesium, and omega-3 fatty acids to inhibit prostaglandins and provide natural pain relief.
Inhibiting Prostaglandins for Pain Relief
Inhibiting or lowering the levels of prostaglandins is essential to alleviate menstrual cramps. Cinnamon, in capsule form, has been shown to be comparable in effectiveness to ibuprofen, but with virtually no side effects. It has anti-spasmodic and anti-inflammatory properties, lowering the prostaglandins that cause vasoconstriction in the uterus. The imbalanced hormone levels of excessively lowered progesterone and increased estrogen contribute to high prostaglandin levels. Cinnamon not only addresses prostaglandins but also helps by lowering estrogen and increasing progesterone. Additional recommendations include vitamin D3, calcium, magnesium, and omega-3 fatty acids in the form of caldarabile oil, which provide natural pain relief and anti-inflammatory effects.
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Understanding and Addressing Painful Periods and Menstrual Cramps
Let’s talk about how to stop period pain or menstrual cramps.
With period cramps, you experience cramping in the lower part of the body. It’s the uterus itself that’s cramping or contracting, which can cause a painful period.
A great way to get instant relief from menstrual cramps is to try stretching. To do this stretch, you need to lay on your stomach and push your hands into the ground straightening your arms and stretching your back.
However, to get to the root cause of the issue and get rid of menstrual cramps, we need to lower a chemical in the body called prostaglandins.
People will typically use ibuprofen to lower prostaglandins. But ibuprofen has side effects. Thankfully, there are natural alternatives you can try to help lower prostaglandins.