During periods, girls often feel pain, anxiety, and disturbances. Many turn to food and sweets, which leads to weight gain, more acne, and worsened symptoms. Here are some healthy ways to ease pain and avoid gaining weight.
 

First method: Drink lots of water

Cramps and menstrual cramps happen to all girls. Drinking a lot of water helps reduce bloating. You can add lemon slices or some mint leaves for freshness. Drink at least 8 cups daily. Avoid salty foods since they cause water retention and increase pain, anxiety, and cramps.

Sometimes many women get vomiting and diarrhea. So, replace lost fluids by drinking plenty of water. You can also eat lots of fruits and veggies with high water content like watermelon, cantaloupe, cucumber, and oranges.

Second method: Eat foods that reduce pain

You might crave sweets, fried food, and baked goods but that’s not the solution. Choose foods that help ease pain and bring comfort like cherries, zucchini, and tomatoes. It’s good to eat fish with omega 3 like tuna and salmon at lunch, plus lots of leafy greens like arugula, lettuce, and cabbage.

Third method: Drink chamomile tea

Chamomile helps reduce cramps because it has lots of antioxidants that stop prostaglandin inflammation. This inflammation causes cramps. Chamomile also boosts blood flow in a girl's body which makes her more active and improves her mood.
 

Method four: sprinkle cinnamon

Many studies showed that girls who add cinnamon to their meals in the first three days of their period have less bleeding and less nausea than girls who keep taking painkillers during that time. So you can add cinnamon to rice or bananas and eat them or drink it as a refreshing spiced drink.

Method five: try ginger

Many doctors warn about the harms of painkillers and meds many girls take. Ginger is an alternative. You can add it to cold water and put it in the fridge for two hours then drink it, or boil it like tea and drink warm. It's best to drink it twice or thrice on the first days of the period to feel better.

Method six: dill as pain relief

We've talked before about leafy greens benefits, but here we focus on dill. To get benefits, eat dill two days before your period. This was an old remedy used by women to ease period pain.
 

Method seven: exercise

Walking and some yoga moves made for period times or light exercise help your body feel more comfortable. That's because exercise helps your brain release endorphin hormones that boost wellbeing and happiness. You can also do these activities with some of your favorite people to feel better.
 

Eighth method: massage

Massaging your belly and back for more than 5 minutes can reduce period pain. You can use oils that help you relax like sage and lavender oil. These oils don't just relax you but also act as natural painkillers.

Ninth method: acupuncture

There are some alternative treatments like acupuncture which can ease cramps. Some doctors specialize in this. The needles go in main spots on your back, belly, feet, and the fleshy area between your thumb and index finger.

Tenth method: sleep without problems

Some girls have sleep problems but not many know that bad sleep can make period pain worse and cause cramps. So if you have sleep issues or insomnia, you should treat it. Ways to help insomnia include a night routine that relaxes you like drinking chamomile in bed, listening to calm music, and turning off all tech devices.

Eleventh method: hot bath

Taking a hot bath with some bubbles or a little essential oil can help relax your muscles and calm the stress that comes with the first days of your period. It also helps you sleep better after, so it has lots of benefits.

The twelfth method: See a doctor

Going to the doctor is the last option if all home remedies fail. The doctor will order some tests and check your hormones, then decide on the right treatment and meds for you. There could be some health issues causing the pain.
 

There are many ways to avoid eating hysterically during your period, which can make you gain extra weight and mess up your healthy diet. Fitness Garage advises focusing on fluids and water on these days.