Some women are lucky enough to go through each and every month
without any disruption to their health, yet a huge percentage of ladies
experience headaches, cramps, hot flushes, irritability, nausea and
upset stomachs at the hands of hormones. While the contraceptive pill
and various prescription medications can help, it is often more
desirable to seek natural methods and having a happy period does not
necessarily have to mean pumping yourself with chemicals. Here are some
of the remedies:
1. Light exercise, baths and hot water bottles are all obvious solutions that do work. Hot water and heated things against your uterus encourages blood flow to the area and also oxygen which eases the pain of the muscle contractions. Obviously exercise gets oxygenated blood flowing through your body too, but you should not overdo it or you might start to feel dizzy or nauseated. If at any point during your menstrual cycle you do feel nauseous then try eating pumpkin seeds as they contain nutrients which settle your stomach. Drinking ginger beer and sucking boiled sweets can help too. If you find yourself feeling bloated and full after a meal then suck on some ice or an ice lolly to stimulate your digestive system to work faster. For an upset stomach and diarrhea caused by period cramps, take calcium tablets.
2. In addition to pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds work very well to get the body to release energy effectively. For those suffering from anemia or dizziness during our periods then a spinach and sunflower seed salad is the perfect light meal to get our energy up. Throw in some chicken and dressing to make it a proper meal, or some grilled fish for a hit of omega 3 and 6 oils which help to regulate the hormones.
3. Sleep in light or no pajamas, but with a warm duvet that you can easily throw off you. Avoid drinking caffeine during your period as this will also disturb your sleep. It is always tempting to eat tons of chocolate during your period but bear in mind plain chocolate contains the most caffeine, so you are better off with milk chocolate or ice cream to satisfy your sweet tooth. Alternatively, try munching on banana chips which contain tryptophan to help you stay calm and sleep much better.
TAKE CARE...MWAAAAH
1. Light exercise, baths and hot water bottles are all obvious solutions that do work. Hot water and heated things against your uterus encourages blood flow to the area and also oxygen which eases the pain of the muscle contractions. Obviously exercise gets oxygenated blood flowing through your body too, but you should not overdo it or you might start to feel dizzy or nauseated. If at any point during your menstrual cycle you do feel nauseous then try eating pumpkin seeds as they contain nutrients which settle your stomach. Drinking ginger beer and sucking boiled sweets can help too. If you find yourself feeling bloated and full after a meal then suck on some ice or an ice lolly to stimulate your digestive system to work faster. For an upset stomach and diarrhea caused by period cramps, take calcium tablets.
2. In addition to pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds work very well to get the body to release energy effectively. For those suffering from anemia or dizziness during our periods then a spinach and sunflower seed salad is the perfect light meal to get our energy up. Throw in some chicken and dressing to make it a proper meal, or some grilled fish for a hit of omega 3 and 6 oils which help to regulate the hormones.
3. Sleep in light or no pajamas, but with a warm duvet that you can easily throw off you. Avoid drinking caffeine during your period as this will also disturb your sleep. It is always tempting to eat tons of chocolate during your period but bear in mind plain chocolate contains the most caffeine, so you are better off with milk chocolate or ice cream to satisfy your sweet tooth. Alternatively, try munching on banana chips which contain tryptophan to help you stay calm and sleep much better.
TAKE CARE...MWAAAAH
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