Can alcohol ear plugs treat period pain?

In life, both men and women will often suffer from some minor illnesses. There are many folk remedies for these diseases with high incidence rates. For example, there are many folk treatments for women's dysmenorrhea. For example, some people treat dysmenorrhea by stuffing alcohol cotton balls in their ears. Let me make it clear here that this method has no scientific basis.

Can putting alcohol cotton balls in the ears cure dysmenorrhea?

Dysmenorrhea is a very distressing problem for many women. Once dysmenorrhea comes, they can hardly do anything. The dull or sharp pain always makes them want to jump on the spot involuntarily to get rid of all the pain. There is a small folk remedy that says soak a cotton ball in alcohol and stuff it into the auricle, which will relieve the pain after a few minutes. Is the truth really that magical? Can putting alcohol cotton balls in the ears relieve dysmenorrhea?

Currently, there is no definitive research to show that this method is effective. The most important thing is to treat the disease according to the type of dysmenorrhea. Doing some meridian and acupoint massage in daily life can also unblock Qi and blood.

If it really works for some people, it is probably because the stimulating effect of alcohol causes the patient's "pain to be diverted" and the attention is focused on the ears, so the abdominal pain is relieved. "It is also possible that, under the stimulation of the alcohol cotton ball, the human body's microcirculation is improved and the blood flow is smoother. But this situation only applies to people with blood stasis type dysmenorrhea."

More rest and hot soup are more effective in relieving pain.

Many women tend to be irritable during menstruation, especially those who suffer from dysmenorrhea. They should pay attention to mental conditioning during menstruation, eliminate psychological barriers, make the spirit happy, and let the qi flow smoothly. You might want to try soaking your feet in Chinese medicine at home. However, different physical conditions or different syndrome types will have different choices in medication. It is recommended to make the tea at home under guidance.

"When dysmenorrhea is severe, it is best to rest in bed for a day or half a day, which can greatly relieve abdominal pain." Many women often experience discomfort such as lower abdominal pain, weakness in the waist and knees, and general fatigue before each menstruation. If there is severe pain accompanied by symptoms such as sweating, cold limbs, and cyanosis of the face, you should go to the hospital for examination as soon as possible to find out whether it is primary dysmenorrhea or secondary dysmenorrhea, so as to know clearly.

Regular meridian and acupoint massage in daily life can also dredge qi and blood and relieve pain. For example, massaging the Zusanli point, Guanyuan point and Qihai point, etc., can have a very good effect on regulating dysmenorrhea if you persist for a long time. The simplest way is to massage the lower abdomen, which can increase blood circulation to the internal organs in the lower abdomen, promote microcirculation in the lower abdomen, and has the effect of relieving pain and regulating menstruation.

Due to the special physiological conditions of women during menstruation, they should avoid eating some irritating, raw and cold foods, eat more light and easily digestible foods, and drink more hot water and hot soup. Prevention is better than cure. You should keep warm and avoid catching cold before, during and after menstruation. At the same time, you should not overwork yourself. Avoid bad habits such as staying up late, and do moderate exercise on a regular basis can also prevent dysmenorrhea.