Acupressure is a complementary therapeutic technique that consists of applying pressure to specific points on the body, called meridians, which are the same points at which acupuncture is performed, and is indicated to assist in the treatment of various health conditions such as headache, colic menstrual period, nausea or even alleviate the pain of labor. […]
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Menstrual cramps are pelvic pain during menstruation or up to a few days before menstruation, which can be intense and accompanied by other symptoms, such as tiredness, nausea, diarrhea or back pain. Menstrual cramps can be caused by the release of inflammatory substances by the uterus for menstruation to come down, but it can also […]
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Home remedies for menstrual cramps are mainly teas with analgesic, anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic and calming properties, such as ginger tea, chamomile tea or oregano tea, as they contain substances that help relieve uterine contractions, reducing the pain and discomfort of menstrual cramps. In addition to drinking one of these teas, other ways to relieve menstrual cramps […]
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Some teas that can be used for intestinal colic are lemon balm tea, peppermint tea or fennel tea. These teas contain substances with anti-inflammatory, analgesic, calming and antispasmodic effects, which help to alleviate symptoms such as abdominal discomfort, excess gas, nausea or a feeling of a bloated belly. Intestinal colic can be caused by food […]
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A renal colic crisis is an episode of intense and acute pain in the lower and side of the back, which can also reach the front of the abdomen, making day-to-day activities difficult. In some cases, renal colic may be accompanied by burning urination and the presence of blood in the urine. Renal colic is […]
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Lavender tea is highly recommended for reducing anxiety, combating headaches, improving sleep quality, relieving menstrual cramps and strengthening the immune system, because it has relaxing, analgesic and anti-inflammatory properties. Furthermore, lavender tea, or lavender, also improves digestion and helps combat excess gas as it contains linalool, an essential oil that has carminative, tonic and digestive […]
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Nutmeg (Myristica fragrans) is a fruit of the nutmeg tree, which brings many health benefits such as helping to control high blood pressure, relieving menstrual cramps, combating excess gas and reducing bad breath. These benefits are due to the fact that this spice is rich in myristicin, eugenol, pinene and sabinene, which are phenolic compounds […]
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Scopolamine, or scopolamine butylbromide, is an antispasmodic remedy that reduces contractions and spasms of the muscles of the intestine, uterus, urinary tract and bile ducts, and is indicated for the relief of abdominal pain caused by menstrual cramps, kidney stones or gallbladder, for example. This medicine can be found in pharmacies and drugstores in the […]
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Indomethacin is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug, indicated for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, tendinitis, menstrual cramps or post-surgical pain, for example, as it works by reducing the production of substances in the body responsible for causing inflammation and pain. This medicine can be found in pharmacies or drugstores in the form of capsules, […]
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Pineapple juice is an excellent home remedy for menstrual cramps, as pineapple acts as an anti-inflammatory that reduces inflammation of the uterine tissues, reducing constant contractions and relieving menstrual pain. However, the other ingredients are also crucial to the effectiveness of this home remedy. Ginger, for example, has a similar action to pineapple and, therefore, […]
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