*Tips For Women Battling Cramps:* ——- - It is mostly a sign of low magnesium, arguably the 2nd most important nutrient/mineral/hormone after vitamin D. Here’s how one can get into that situation: - Low magnesium diet. God is so generous He put magnesium in every green edible thing (think greens and veggies), as well as in black beans (njahi), avocados, sunflower and pumpkin seeds, baobab. - High stress levels. Stress depletes magnesium. Carbohydrates, too. - Insulin resistance, for which snacking, frequent eating especially of carbs, is a major contributor. - Low vitamin D Cramps can be cured by: - Intermittent fasting or infrequent eating; - Increasing intake of magnesium-rich greens, healthy fats and proteins and whole natural foods, generally. - Inexcessive exercise, which improves blood flow to the uterus. Low oxygen contributes to cramping. - ⁠High vitamin D. Multiple studies show women with cramps and painful periods are nearly always low in vitamin D, which supports progesterone synthesis, helping balance hormones and reduce cramping. Something else: Popular supermarket seed oils are rich in *omega-6 fatty acids*, which promote some inflammatory lipid compounds called prostaglandins. These prostaglandins increase *uterine contractions* and *vasoconstriction*, worsening menstrual cramps.