Beauty Tip Thursday: Cramp Relief

Bloating, cramps, backaches...it's no wonder we prefer to be cozied up on the couch with a heating pad whenever that time of month comes around! Feeling beautiful can be hard when you just want to curl up in a ball, which is why we thought it would be fun to dedicate a post to helping you relieve those cramps and aches so you can feel beautiful at every time of the month!

Here are some of our favorite natural tips for relieving menstrual cramp pain:

1. Heat: Start your morning off with a hot bath or shower. Heat helps improve blood flow and decrease pain. Drugstores also carry stick-on heat packs that you can use when you're out and about!
2. Avoid caffeine: Unlike heat, caffeine constricts blood flow and can increase pain. So, if you're really struggling with severe cramps, set aside the coffee or diet coke and trade it in for a nice tall glass of water!
3. Yoga: Bending and stretching can do wonders for relief from cramps. There are even specific poses that target the lumbar region and pelvis, such as the cobra and bow poses. 
4. Get moving: The better shape you're in, the less likely you are to suffer from extreme menstrual cramps. Exercise also releases endorphins which don't take away pain, but they can definitely help you forget about it a little!
5. Essential oils: Our 21 Drops Detox oil is the perfect remedy to help ease your aches, dispel nausea, and ease water retention. Drop it in your purse and apply it throughout the day to help refresh! We promise you will feel better and more beautiful in no time!

Once your cramps have been muted, the bloating has gone down, and those endorphins are improving your mood, you can feel as beautiful as always in spite of your monthly visitor! Know of any other effective solutions for cramps and bloating? Let us know in the comments section below!