India, Aug. 26 -- Those cursed few days leading up to your period can feel like a monthly marathon - with abdominal cramps, bloating, fatigue and mood swings all clubbed together in a veritable war zone. Many women resort to painkillers and barely effective heating pads for relief, but did you know - a surprise natural remedy hiding away in your kitchen can work wonders to ease your premenstrual rollercoaster.

Nutritionist Deepshikha Jain, MSc Global Public Health Nutrition UK and National Diabetes Educator, has revealed a magic elixir for menstrual relief that is as simple as a mix of black raisins and saffron soaked overnight. When consumed on an empty stomach, starting a week before menstruation, Jain claims that this drink helps redu...