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6 foods that help you relive menstrual pain

By Lokmat English Desk | Updated: December 20, 2022 18:24 IST

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Women have to spend 4 days of the month in extreme pain. During menstruation, women experience many types of stomach ache, headache, body ache, waist pain, frequent mood swings. If the date of menses is passed and sudden menses occur, severe pain occurs
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According to the Medical News Today website, a study of university students in Spain found that eating a vegetarian diet, including fruits and vegetables, helped reduce menstrual pain. Fruits and vegetables are important sources of dietary nutrients and fiber.
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During menstruation, females are advised to eat more green vegetables. Excessive bleeding during menstruation indicates deficiency of iron in the body so during menstruation, eat more green vegetables.
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A diet rich in calcium can be helpful in reducing menstrual cramps. It will provide relief from body pain including back pain. We should consume calcium rich food not only during menstruation but also on other days.
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During menstruation, it is common to experience gas like feeling in the stomach. However, due to this reason stomach pain is more common. In such a situation you can consume oats. Combine oats, salt and hot water. It reduces the problem of stomach ache.
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Ginger is beneficial for your body. The nutritional properties of ginger give energy to the body. You can consume ginger with tea or vegetables.
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During menstruation, eating papaya improves digestion. You can include papaya in your diet after consulting your doctor. Eating papaya gives some relief to the stomach and does not cause pain.
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Dark chocolate is high in fiber and magnesium. Dark chocolate can be effective in reducing menstrual pain. It will also help stabilize the mood
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