Cures For Cramps

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This one’s for the ladies, or for the guys who love those ladies.

We’ve all been that girl, rocking back and forth in the corner because it feels like someone is cheese grating your uterus. And despite their claims, most over the counter cramp medication isn’t all that effective. While I am no hippie, there are some time-tested homeopathic ways to calm the pain of those monthly death cramps.

1. Old School Ibuprofen

I know this isn’t exactly homeopathic, but it still works! Unlike specifically-engineered menstrual cramp medication, regular old Ibuprofen isn’t gonna try and help your bad mood and bloating and headaches, but it just plain does wonders for bad cramps. If you have 800 mg ones, you’re set for the whole day.

2. The Heating Pad

Seriously, amazing. Whether you get cramps in your lower abdomen or back, a heating pad is a cost effective and safe way to treat cramps without having to ingest anything.

3. Poppy tea

When I first read this, I kinda thought the advice was telling me to do heroin, but don’t worry. Ordering poppy seeds is perfectly legal, and the tea you can brew with the leaves is a great pain medication.

4. Hot buttered rum

Not only is this treat delicious and warm, but it’ll give you a little buzz that’ll help with the crummy mood, too!

5. Bananas and Avocados

I’ve heard before that bananas’ high amount of potassium makes them a great cure for the pain of cramps, but guess what. I hate bananas. Luckily I just found out that avocados can do the trick too!

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