Cramps

Prevention of Cramps

Improve fitness and avoid muscle fatigue.
Do not smoke or use other tobacco products.
Eat a balanced diet that includes plenty of fruits and vegetables and is low in fat.
Try acupuncture or acupressure.
Avoid exertion in hottest weather.

Home Remedies for Cramps

Drink chamomile and peppermint tea for stomach cramps.
Take a hot bath. The hot water relaxes muscles including those of your uterus relieving you of cramps.
Apply cold packs on the cramped muscle.
For muscular cramps: Massage the muscle that is opposite to the muscle that is cramping . Example if you have a cramp in the lower thigh, massage the upper part of the thigh muscle.
Drain some pickle juice and drink 1 cup.