How to calm the PMS cramps

A woman's period is a pain of it's own. Here's a few tips to control the PMS pains so you can get back to being yourself again.

Difficulty: Challenging

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Midol/Tylenol
• Epson Salt
• A hot bath
• Time alone/ time for a work out

1. OTC painkillers are most effective when taken at the first twinge of pain (or if taken the day before your period to prepare for what's to come).

2. Excersizing is key to reducing cramps by creating your natural flow of endorphons and promoting blood flow.

3. A nice hot bath with epson salts with a relaxing atmosphere also can ease cramping. Also, to ease stress is to ease cramping. You can also use a heating pad for comfort out of the bath.

4. Taking the Pill also will help to regulate your period so you can be ready for the monster cramps to prepare ahead of time.

5. Being sexually active with stimulation (experts believe) lessen cramping beacuse it triggers a rush of endorphons such as it would with excersizing.

6. Get plenty of sleep and drink plenty of water to lessen the cramping.