January 7th, 2012 
Up to 90 percent of girls have painful periods. But taking an anti-inflammatory, like ibuprofen, the day before your period can fool your body and spare you pain the first day. Provide the date can be difficult, since it takes two years to have regular menstrual periods. Take a calendar and surrounded by a red heart on the first day of your period each month. You will see soon see a pattern.
Unfortunately, eating junk food sweet things worse. Like caffeine can increase mood swings. To live your period, your belly treatable. Begins by drinking plenty of water to reduce water retention. Then make small, frequent meals that are rich in complex carbohydrates and omega 3. The fibers help you to have regular menstrual periods while the fatty acids may reduce cramping. Calcium and magnesium are also helpful. The perfect snack: a stick of low fat cheese with a handful of sunflower seeds.
It is of course tempting to curl up and watch a movie babes. But many girls find that sport reduces cramps. Yoga or Pilates stretch sore muscles and help you to relax. Also, cardio (like jogging, dancing or swimming) release of good chemicals called endorphins, which significantly reduce the pain.
The heat works wonders on the muscles villains. A hot water bottle will be your perfect companion once a month. Finish your day with a soothing herbal tea, a warm bath and at least 8 hours of sleep. We bet you’ll feel like a new girl the next morning.
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