Banish Period Pain

Period pain is so common but that doesn’t mean it’s normal.Don’t let it be your monthly reality. You don’t need to suffer. Simple dietary and nutritional supplements can make a world of difference.

How to treat period pain

• Evening primrose oil works on reduces inflammation by lowering prostaglandin levels. The higher your prostaglandin level the more severe your period pain will be.

• Magnesium also works to reduces prostaglandin levels but it also soothes and relaxes uterine tissue

• VitaminB6 (pyridoxal-5-phosphate) is a potent anti-inflammatory agent working to reduce inflammation

• Add turmeric (curcumin) into your daily diet to reduce prostaglandins and histamine. Turmeric can also lighten periods.

• PEA is our bodies natural pain substance and is well recognised for its anti-inflammatory and analgesic effects. Aim for 300mg twice daily.

• Consume an anti-inflammatory diet because prostaglandin release is what triggers the pain we feel, prostaglandins are inflammatory markers. If you eat a diet high in junky, inflammatory foods, it’s just like throwing fuel on the fire. By eating a nutrient rich diet you’ll help fan the flames and lower prostaglandin levels and thus reduce your period pain.

Give yourself 2-3 months to see the above improvements help to relieve your period pain. If your pain doesn’t improve, ask your doctor to investigate endometriosis.