From Pain to Power: How I Found Natural Relief from Period Pain with My Turmeric Tonic

For most of my adult life, I dreaded that time of the month. I’m talking about the kind of period pain that hijacks your plans, your energy, and your mood. The kind that keeps you curled up with heat packs, painkillers, and a quiet prayer that it won’t be as bad this time.

For years, I lived in that cycle. Over-the-counter medications were a band-aid, not a solution. And as time went on, I started questioning what I was putting into my body—every month, on repeat.

The Turning Point

It wasn’t until I moved to Bali that everything changed. In a moment of both desperation and curiosity, I walked into a tiny warung run by a local woman who handed me a steaming, golden drink. It was earthy, slightly bitter, but comforting. She called it Jamu—a traditional Indonesian herbal tonic made with turmeric, ginger, tamarind, and other powerful roots.

I didn’t expect a miracle. But something inside me clicked. I started drinking her Jamu every morning for a week. Then two. By the end of that first month, something felt different.

The bloating wasn’t as bad. The cramps were duller. My energy was steadier.

So I began experimenting with my own version tweaking ingredients, adjusting potency, blending in adaptogens like holy basil and lemongrass. And I made it mine.

Six Months Later, I Was Drug-Free

It didn’t happen overnight, but after six months of consistently drinking my homemade turmeric tonic, I realized I hadn’t reached for painkillers once. Not for PMS. Not for cramps. Not even for the fatigue I used to battle pre-period.

That golden drink became my daily ritual my reset button. It didn’t just ease my period pain; it gave me back control. It was the first time I felt like I was working with my body, not against it.

Why It Works

Turmeric contains curcumin, a powerful anti-inflammatory compound. Paired with ginger, which supports circulation and digestion, and adaptogens that help balance stress hormones, the tonic works on multiple levels:

• Reduces inflammation and cramping

• Supports liver detoxification

• Helps regulate hormonal fluctuations

• Naturally boosts mood and energy

Unlike conventional meds, this wasn’t about suppressing symptoms. It was about supporting the root cause.

Mrs. Toddy’s Tonic Was Born

What started as my personal remedy became the foundation of a bigger mission—to create a tonic that could help others too. That’s how Mrs. Toddy’s Tonic was born. A real, raw, cold-blended drink that honours the ancient tradition of Jamu while delivering modern, drug-free wellness.

Today, our Recovery Tonic is used by women across the world—some seeking relief, others simply wanting to reconnect with their body in a natural way.

And every time I pour that golden liquid, I’m reminded of the pain I left behind—and the power we hold when we listen to our bodies.

Ready to Ditch the Painkillers?

Explore our Recovery Tonic, inspired by Jamu and made for modern bodies. No sugar. No preservatives. Just real ingredients that work with you, not against you.