Many girls have symptoms of dysmenorrhea. In fact, this is an abnormal symptom. Of course, if it is mild, there is no problem, but if it is particularly severe, it means that there is a certain problem with the body. At this time we need to start treatment ourselves. So, which acupoint can be used to effectively relieve pain during menstrual cramps?

1. Press the Guanyuan point for dysmenorrhea

The Guanyuan point is 3 inches below the belly button. Put the other four fingers together except the thumb, and the width based on the middle joint of the middle finger is 3 inches. Based on it, the Guanyuan point is located four fingers below the navel. Guanyuan point is like the human body's gas tank, storing the human body's yang energy. For women's irregular menstruation, moxibustion can be used to treat irregular menstruation, once a day for 30 minutes each time.

2. Press Zusanli for dysmenorrhea

Zusanli is a well-known star point in the human body. As the saying goes, "It's better to rub Zusanli often than to eat an old hen", which refers to this point. Massaging it has a very good effect on improving fatigue, stomach distension and discomfort caused by Qi and blood deficiency during menstruation. The way to locate Zusanli is: the bone in front of the calf is called the tibia, also known as the back bone. With this bone as the center, use your middle finger to measure 1 inch toward the outside of the calf (that is, the width of the middle finger knuckle) and draw a vertical line. Taking the Dubi point as the starting point, measure 3 inches and draw a horizontal line where the two lines intersect.

3. Press Hegu for dysmenorrhea

When you make a fist, put your index finger and thumb together. There is a protruding muscle, and the highest point is the Hegu point. Pressing and kneading Hegu for 20 minutes can relieve migraines, toothaches and body aches and promote defecation.

4. Press Sanyinjiao for dysmenorrhea

Sanyin refers to the three yin meridians of the feet, namely the spleen, kidney, and liver meridians. Sanyinjiao point is located at the intersection of three yin meridians, so it is called Sanyinjiao. The Sanyinjiao point is easy to find, it is located 3 inches above the tip of the medial malleolus. Massage for 10 minutes each time, once a day, to regulate menstruation and relieve pain.

5. Press Taichong for dysmenorrhea

Measure the depression about one finger across from the gap between the first and second toes upward (in the direction of the instep), which is the Taichong point, also known as "Qi elimination point". Because it is an acupoint on the liver meridian, in order to avoid irritability during menstruation, massage this acupoint with your fingers for 10 minutes to relieve liver qi. Regularly massaging this acupoint can also help lower blood pressure.

6. Press the Mingmen gate for dysmenorrhea

The Mingmen gate and the Shenque point on our abdomen (that is, the navel) are opposite to each other. Therefore, when we are looking for acupoints, we only need to draw a circle around the waist with the navel as the horizontal line, and the intersection point with the back spine is the Mingmen acupoint. You need to pay special attention to keeping warm here on weekdays, and do not wear low-waisted pants to prevent cold evil from invading the body and aggravating dysmenorrhea.

7. Diet taboos for dysmenorrhea

Some abnormal diets during menstruation can also aggravate the pain of dysmenorrhea. Let’s talk about the foods that patients with dysmenorrhea need to avoid.

1. Strong tea and persimmons - hinder iron absorption

Tea contains tannic acid, which especially likes to combine with iron ions, greatly hindering the body's absorption of iron. This is during menstruation. Not a good sign. The same goes for persimmons. The tannic acid in persimmons is no less than that in tea.

2. Caffeine-containing beverages - stimulate nerves and aggravate pain

Contain caffeine, which can stimulate nerves and cardiovascular systems, make you nervous and aggravate pain, or cause menstrual bleeding Such as coffee, cola, tea, etc., you should not drink or drink less during menstruation. Warm boiled water is the safest and most comfortable choice.

3. Carbonated drinks - affect nutrient intake and reduce body resistance

Some carbonated drinks contain phosphates, which will also hinder the absorption of iron. When sodium bicarbonate encounters gastric juice, a neutralization reaction will occur. During menstruation, there is already a loss of appetite. If it affects dietary nutrient intake and lacks resistance, dysmenorrhea will become more severe.

4. Beer and excessive liquor

Alcohol is incompatible with B vitamins. The lack of B vitamins in the body will seriously affect the overall state of the body during menstruation. Wine has a pungent and sweet taste and is warm in nature. It can dispel cold and dampness, activate blood circulation and stimulate menstruation. You can drink less wine appropriately.

5. Cheese desserts

The biggest problem with cheese, butter, cream, yeast milk and other desserts is that they affect the body’s absorption of magnesium, and dysmenorrhea is also related to magnesium deficiency in the body. , Magnesium can activate a variety of enzymes in the body and inhibit nerve excitement. Magnesium deficiency can directly lead to emotional stress.

6. Cold seafood - cold food

Crabs and shellfish among seafood are cold foods. If you are already cold, you should not eat these during menstruation. Seafood to avoid aggravating menstrual pain.

The above foods will aggravate menstrual pain, so women with dysmenorrhea must control their mouths and stay away from these foods as much as possible during menstruation. If your menstrual period is difficult, you can rely on some traditional Chinese medicine or some dietary therapy to relieve menstrual pain.