{xtypo_dropcap}W{/xtypo_dropcap}hile dysmenorrhea is common among most menstruating women, there are steps that can be taken to relieve the discomfort and pain. Using a calendar, keep track of your periods by marking the first day of each period. The week before your period begins, it is a good idea to eat moderately and try to limit your intake of salt. This helps reduce water retention, bloating, and headaches. Keeping active, especially during the first few days, is helpful, as is resting with your feet up, taking warm baths, and using a heating pad on your abdomen. Additionally, many herbs are available to alleviate pain, swelling, water retention, and other symptoms of dysmenorrhea. Cramp Bark is the best herb for menstrual cramps as it relaxes the smooth muscle tissue. Taken at the first sign of symptoms, it is effective in reducing cramping. Chamomile, an antispasmodic, has proven to relax the muscles and bring relief from pain, as does Dong Quai. The constituents in Dong Quai stimulate the central nervous system, helping to relieve some symptoms of menstrual disorders, such as cramps, lower back aches, bloating, and irritability. Chaste Tree Berry is also helpful as it stimulates hormones during menstruation, thereby relieving some symptoms of PMS. Other useful herbs are Juniper, which stimulates the uterine wall, Red Raspberry, Maca Root, and Nettles.

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