What should I do to help reduce my menstrual cramps?

Dear Julie, 

I have horrible menstrual cramps every month! I am at wits end and I don’t know what to do. What should I do to help reduce my menstrual cramps?  I don’t want to be on birth control anymore and want to try something naturally. What do you recommend? 

-Samantha

 Dear Samantha, 

 I am so sorry that you are experiencing horrible menstrual cramps every month. Being in excruciating pain is no fun. The first thing I would recommend is to stay away from caffeine. Eating a whole foods plant-based diet will help ease the pain. Consuming magnesium B vitamins rich foods such as leafy greens, nuts and seeds is ideal. Making these small changes will help start to ease the pain.  I wish you well in your new dietary journey. 

-Julie