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Introduction<\/a><\/li>
Food Items That May Help Reduce Period Pain<\/a><\/li>
Foods to Avoid<\/a><\/li>
When to Seek Medical Attention?<\/a><\/li>
Conclusion<\/a><\/li>
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<\/span>Introduction<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nPeriods are a monthly affair for women. Although regular periods are a sign of good health, factors like flow pattern, pain, and hormonal balance are also important. Even women who meet these criteria might experience\u00a0 3 \u2013 5 days of the flow that causes great discomfort, inconvenience, and pain. Sometimes the pain can become intolerable, making it difficult for women to perform their daily chores. But the good news is that there are some simple no-hassle ways to deal with period pain (dysmenorrhea). This includes a healthy diet. There are a few food items that can help to reduce period pain and associated discomfort in women ^{1<\/sup><\/a>.^{<\/sup>Including these foods in your diet can make your next period a little less agonizing. Below is a list of 7 of them.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n}}
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<\/span>Food Items That May Help Reduce Period Pain<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n1. Turmeric<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Turmeric is a commonly used spice with medicinal properties. It is well established that turmeric reduces inflammation in the body and hence plays a role in reducing the pain and discomfort due to periods ^{2<\/sup><\/a>. Curcumin supplementation shows emerging evidence for this benefit; however, current findings are limited and more research is needed.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n}
2. <\/em>Oats<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Oats are an excellent breakfast choice as\u00a0 they are easy to cook and extremely nutritious. <\/strong>They are full of fibre thereby keeping you feeling full for longer and <\/strong>eliminating the need to munch on snacks before your next big meal^{3<\/sup><\/a>.^{<\/sup>Oats also happen to be a good source of zinc and magnesium, which relax blood vessels}}^{4<\/sup><\/a>^,<\/sup>}^{5<\/sup><\/a>.^{<\/sup>If you are wondering what to eat to reduce period pain, a tasty oats poha, oats idli or even some delicious overnight oats or oats porridge with generous toppings of berries should do the trick. <\/strong>\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n}}
3. <\/em>Ginger<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Ginger is a common ingredient found across Indian households in their kitchens. Ginger has natural anti-inflammatory properties that may help relieve period-related muscle aches ^{6<\/sup><\/a>. According to a study}^{7<\/sup><\/a> conducted by The Journal of Maternal-Foetal & Neonatal Medicine in 2017, ginger was effectively found to reduce feelings of nausea and vomiting.^{<\/sup>Whether you want to enjoy some crystallised\/candied ginger post your lunch or dinner or want to soothe your mind and bodily senses with some warm ginger tea, ginger is one of those items which will make you feel rejuvenated along with reducing the period pain.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n}}
4. Chamomile Tea<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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If you are thinking about how to relieve yourself of period cramps fast, chamomile tea is another food item that comes with anti-inflammatory properties ^{8<\/sup><\/a>. More of a drink than food, chamomile tea is easy to make and helps ease muscle spasms along with lifting your mood by soothing your nervous system.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n}
5. Dark Chocolate<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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As per a study ^{9<\/sup><\/a> conducted by the Iranian Journal of Nursing and Midwifery Research, magnesium was found to reduce severe symptoms of PMS. <\/strong>Chocolate lovers will be delighted to know that not only is dark chocolate a healthy snack option, but it is also recommended as food that help with easing period- related symptoms.\u00a0<\/p>}
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