Take action:
Maintain a healthy, low-fat diet with lots of fruits, veggies and lean meats to prevent abdominal cramps during your cycle; immediately before and during your period, limit red meat, salt, caffeine, sugar and alcohol intake; light exercise may help to reduce the pain of menstrual cramps; over-the-counter and prescription medications can help ease symptoms – talk to your doctor about starting these medications a day or two before your cycle begins; applying a warm heating pad to the abdominal area, or a warm bath, also may help ease pain.
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