How to Relieve Bloating During a Period

The bloating, the irritability and the back pain of your period can be trying. You can relieve the bloating of your next period with a few simple steps, and they also will help relieve the pain that bedevils you every month.

Instructions

• 1

  Take aloe vera pills. They can be found in most health food stores, and they will help your body process water more quickly during a period.

• 2

  Avoid salt and sodium, as they make your body retain water. Use other flavorings to spice up your food. Read labels on pre-packaged foods to see if they contain "hidden" sodium.

• 3

  Get lots of vitamins A and B6. These mild diuretics aid in processing water and getting it out of your system to relieve bloating.

• 4

  Watch what you eat. Stay away from chocolate, caffeine and refined sugars. Poor nutrition increases water retention. Eat lots of fruits and vegetables to relieve bloating.

• 5

  Sweat to get rid of excess water, but continue to drink water while you work out.

• 6

  Drink chamomile tea. The herbs will soothe some of the pain caused by your period, and the mild diuretic effect will relieve the bloating.