Easy Home Remedies For Menstrual Difficulties

Greetings to everyone.

Sorry fellas but this one is for the ladies! Menstruation is something that all women just have to put up with, natures little gift as my wife likes to call it! Don’t know about it being a gift but some women certainly seem to suffer more than others. Lifestyle and particularly dietary factors seem to play a definite role according to current research. Prevention is a measure you will hear me hammer on about a lot because, frankly, it is better than trying to find a cure after the event.

There are some simple and very effective preventative measures to help with the monthly visitor and these are listed below:

Get Some Sunlight

Some studies suggest that sunlight may help regulate the menstrual cycle. Plus sunlight produces Vitamin D in the body.

Stay Away From Fried Foods

Potatoe crisps, corn chips, biscuits, baked foods and anything that contains hydrogenated oils, including margerine, may increase menstrual discomfort.

Check Your Eating & Exercise Habits

Excessive exercise and low bodyfat, beyond a healthful range, will contribute to menstrual problems. Many elite athletes suffer this and this can have more serious problems later in life as well. If this applies to you then, decrease exercise load, increase calorie intake. Remember, you are not going to the olympics, you are looking for health and wellbeing, excessive amounts of exercise is harmful.

Reduce Sugar Intake

To satisfy your sweet tooth, turn to fresh seasonal fruits, nuts and dried fruits. Stevia and Xylitol are acceptable sweeteners, avoid aspartame it is particularly bad for you.

Eat Several Small Meals Per Day

Thhis strategy supports the immune system and reduces moods swings and food cravings.

Avoid Caffeine

Reduce your intake of coffee, chocolate and tea before and during menstruation.

Adjust Your Nutrition

Before your persiod, increase whole grains in your diet to help stabalize moodiness. Then once your period starts, eat fewer whole grains. When it ends, consume more protein.

Try Ginger Tea

Ginger tea can relieve nausea and abdominal discomfort. Grate 1-3 teaspoons of fresh ginger root; add to 1/4 litre of hot water and steep for 10-15 minutes; strain. Drink 1-3 cups daily.

Get Regular Aerobic Exercise

Not to contradict myself from what I said above but getting regualr aerobic exercise helps by releasing endorphins, the body’s natural pain killers. May women with menstrual problems or pain also benefit from Yoga and meditation. Remember to keep it to a healthy amount of exercise – 30 mins a day; or 1hour 3-4 times per week.

By simply implementing these easy to do measures, you will aid your body through this time of the month and you will soon find life’s little gift a bit more tolerable and will hopefully have less need to reach for the analgesics.

Until next time, have a great day!

Craig Hitchens. B.HSc.

Don’t forget to add your comments and any tips you use for this condition so that others may benefit as well.