One of the most dreaded days of every woman is the day when their monthly period starts. Lucky are those who do not have to endure the pain of their monthly menstrual cramps, and so sorry for gals who have no choice but to sit through it till their period ends.
Menstrual cramps, also known as dysmenorrhea, are characterized as throbbing pains that usually occur in the lower abdomen. This annoying pain is basically an indicator of the start of a womans cycle. However, the pain mostly triggers during the menstrual period. For some woman, the pain can be tolerated, but it can become intense to the point that it can affect a womans daily activities.
Women who are more susceptible to menstrual cramps are those whose period lasts for more than five days; those who are obese and overweight; those who are big alcohol drinkers and cigarette smokers; as well as those who start their period at an early age.
Since menstrual cramps can become so intense to most women, they oftentimes rely on drugs or medications to relieve the pain. However, it is not really good for women to become overly dependent on medications. There are, in fact, a number of natural pain relief...