Five Easy Ways to Reduce Menstrual Cramps

Written by Alex Sharp


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4.Try to eat small frequent meals because a lot of food causes blood sugar to swing up and down causing symptoms of PMS. Instead of eating three large meals, eat five or six small meals a day, about two and a half hours apart.

5.Exercise can help alleviate painful menstrual cramps by raisingrepparttar level of beta-endorphins, chemicals inrepparttar 130333 brain associated with pain relief. Exercise raisesrepparttar 130334 levels of beta endorphins, which have a positive effect on mood and behavior.

6.Reduce salt intake to prevent water retention that causes bloating. Likewise, avoid liquor and other alcoholic beverages to reduce headaches.

7.Learn to relax. Rest, sleep and relaxation exercises can help reducerepparttar 130335 pain and discomfort of menstrual cramps. At least take time for a relaxing massage or bath with oil made with chamomile, lavender, marjoram, ginger and/or clary sage. They are aromatic and can aid in relaxation.

8.Visit your health care provider if excessive pain and cramping persists.

Do not live in pain. So next time a painful menstruation strikes, try these simple tips.

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The Confidence Walk

Written by Sherri L. Dodd


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So then what do you do withrepparttar flattering comments people begin to give to you? When someone says you look great, do you graciously acceptrepparttar 130332 compliment or do you find an excuse to deflect it? Even in our worst moments, a stray compliment could find its way to us and we need to be prepared to accept it with enthusiasm. From this day forward, every compliment you receive YOU MUST accept with a smile and a thank you. After reading this article you are no longer allowed to counter compliments with self-putdowns such as “Ugh, [this excuse that you are wrong]” or “Oh, [I know you don’t mean that]”. Remember that looking great is not always aboutrepparttar 130333 perfect body,repparttar 130334 sharpest clothes orrepparttar 130335 healthiest hair. It is how you are perceived by those around you. Take your compliment and use it as a building block to your confidence.

Thinking back torepparttar 130336 unknown female withrepparttar 130337 self-assured walk, how could you attain that same confidence? Begin with keeping your thoughts focused on your goals andrepparttar 130338 optimism of attaining them. Follow it up with exercise and nutrition on a consistent basis and top it off withrepparttar 130339 sheer acceptance of all compliments, whether you feel they are justifiable or not. Feel proud about strutting your self wherever you may be. Sure, some people may feel irritated just like you once may have been, but some will think that mom looks great.

Inrepparttar 130340 end, feel happy forrepparttar 130341 woman who can convey confidence. You never knowrepparttar 130342 trials she has endured in her life. Whether she nearly folded from a devastating divorce, endured painful suffering from a terrible disease or even struggled for years to lose a detrimental amount of body fat. Whatever her story, she finally feels a sense of victory. And, unbeknownst to you, inside she has also probably gained a true inner beauty that is evident only by those who know her well.



Sherri Dodd is the creator and author of Mom Looks Great - The Fitness Program for Moms. She is also an ACE-certified Personal Trainer and a Lifestyle & Weight Management Consultant with over fifteen years of exercise experience. She is dedicated to a life of fitness as well as encouraging others to establish healthy habits and a better quality of life.


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