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Home Remedy for Menstrual Cramps
Microwaved Sock to Warm Your Cramps Away

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Updated: September 17, 2007

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Do menstrual cramps get you down every month? Next time you feel the cramps begin, grab an old sock and some uncooked rice. Fill the sock with the rice, tie the end, and pop it into your microwave for a couple of minutes. You'll have a comforting, warm, heating pad that conforms to your body and relief for your menstrual cramps.
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