- While there are many pharmaceuticals offering solutions to period pains, great benefits lie in natural elements
- From ginger to bananas, these fruits have proven to be helpful in relieving period pains in menstruating women
- In this article, The Love Central shares some interesting facts about these five pain-relieving fruits
Are those monthly cramps putting a damper on your day? If you cannot relate when it comes to dealing with painful periods, how does it feel to be God’s favourite?
For the women who do, say goodbye to the discomfort with a natural touch – fruits!
When it comes to alleviating those painful periods, your kitchen might just be the best medicine cabinet.
These juicy, colourful delights not only satisfy your taste buds but also offer potential relief from those bothersome cramps.
Below are the top 5 fruits that could help ease your menstrual woes:
1. Watermelon lowers inflammation
The watermelon fruit boasts a refreshing, delicate sweetness.
Due to its high water content, watermelon helps hydrate your body while introducing modest doses of natural sugars into your bloodstream, potentially assisting with cramping concerns.
Also, a specific combination of antioxidants, lycopene and vitamin C, found in watermelon can lower inflammation and oxidative damage over time.
2. Pineapple reduces swelling
Pineapple is also another anti-inflammatory fruit. The fruit contains bromelain, which has been which reduces swelling and inflammation in the body.
According to a study cited by Allo Health, bromelain can help speed up the healing process in the body, making it a natural remedy for painful menstrual cramps.
3. Ginger also reduces period pain
This is one of the most effective natural remedies for several health-related issues.
For painful periods, ginger helps reduce bloating and cramping. Gingеr works by rеducing inflammation and acting as a natural pain rеliеvеr.
Menstrual pain is caused by the rеlеаsе of prostaglandins, hormonе-likе substancеs that causе thе utеrus to contract and shеd its lining.
4. Bananas reduces bloating
Bananas are also great for menstrual cramps. Bananas have lots of fibre that can make your stomach feel better by helping you have easier bowel movements. This might mean less puffiness and ouchiness.
Bananas are like superheroes with magnesium, which can dial down those period cramps a notch. Oh, and bananas have some natural sugars too, so don’t go bananas and eat too many!
5. Lemon reduces fatigue
Try lemon water! This is made by mixing warm water with lemon juice.
It can give you hydration and might help with period cramps. The warm water might make your belly muscles relax, which could help make cramps feel better and reduce pain.
Doctor shares advice on how to consume fruits for painful periods
In a chat with The Love Central, Dr. Josemaria Pillah, a Nigerian medical doctor, pointed out that taking these fruits only when you experience painful periods will not help.
To enjoy the benefits of this as it pertains to period cramps, one would have to infuse this into their diet and make it a lifestyle.
“If you cramp badly or have any of these symptoms, a shot of this won’t help. You need to make this a lifestyle for you to see any effect.”
So, hurry over to the market and do some grocery shopping already!
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