Ingredients: 3-5 slices of ginger, 1 tablespoon of brown sugar, 250ml water

Directions: Bring the water to a boil and add ginger slices. Reduce heat and simmer for 5-10 minutes. Add brown sugar and gently stir to dissolve. Consume while it is hot. Have this tea twice a day prior to your period or anytime when there are menstrual cramps.

Ingredients: 2-3 slices of ginger, 3 red dates, 2 dried longans, 250ml water

Directions: Bring the water to a boil and add ginger, red dates and longans. Reduce heat and simmer for 5-10 minutes. Sweeten with brown sugar as desired. Consume while it is hot. Have this tea twice a day prior to your period or anytime when there are menstrual cramps.

Di Ji: Four fingers below the angle of tibia, directly behind the shin bone. (How to find the angle of tibia: Feel for the rim of your shin bone on the inner side of your lower leg, run your finger along the shin bone upwards, until your finger comes to a stop before the bone bends inwards. This is the angle of tibia.)

San Yin Jiao: Four fingers above the inner ankle, directly behind the shin bone.

Xue Hai: With the knee bent, three fingers above the inner top corner of the knee cap in a 45 degrees angle.

Tai Chong: Between the first and second toe, in the depression before the bones meet.

Locate each acupoint and apply firm and steady pressure until a mild ache is felt. Massage for 3-5 minutes when there are menstrual cramps or 2-3 times a day.