MENSTRUAL CRAMPS – WEEKLY DIET PLAN

MENSTRUAL CRAMPS happen because of contractions in the uterus, or womb, which is a muscle. If it contracts too strongly during your menstrual cycle, it can press against nearby blood vessels. This briefly cuts off oxygen to the uterus. It’s this lack of oxygen that causes your pain and cramping

Here we mention a weekly diet plan for menstrual cramps which leads to decrease in the frequency and severity of symptoms by balancing the 3 doshas and thus get rid of them by some dietary modifications:

FOOD ITEMS TO LIMIT:

• Alcohol
• Caffeinated drinks
• Processed foods: Frozen foods, fast foods, bacon, pickles, canned soups, papad etc.
• Foods high in fats
• Fried foods
• Refined grains : Bread, pizza, cereals, and tortillas
• Foods with a high salt content : Canned soups, bacon, chips etc

PREVENTIONS:

• Drink more water
• Enjoy herbal teas
• Eat anti-inflammatory foods – . Try eating berries, tomatoes, pineapples and spices like turmeric, ginger or garlic. Leafy green vegetables, almonds, walnuts and fatty fish, like salmon, can also help reduce inflammation.
• Apply heat
• A little heat can help your muscles relax, improve blood flow and relieve tension.
• Exercise
• Reduce stress
• Try massage therapy