OVERVIEW:-Many things to eat and avoid during Menstruation. Many women’s have uncomfortable symptoms during periods. Some evidence suggests that certain type of food alleviate the symptoms. The menstrual cycle is characterized by rise or fall of hormones.
MENSTRUATION:- It is the regular discharge of blood and mucosal tissue from inner lining of the uterus through vagina. It is triggered by falling progastrin levels.
SYMPTOMS OCCURS DURING MENSTRUATION:-
- Cramping
- Period pain or dysmenorrhea
- Lower back pain
- Fatigue
- Mood swings
- Bloating
- Constipation or diarrhea
- Headaches
- Breast tenderness
- Acne
CAUSE OF MENSTRUAL CRAMPS:- Menstrual cramps because of:-
- Endometriosis:- It is a condition in which tissue lining of the uterus grows outside of the uterus.
- Fibroids in uterus.
- Adenomyosis, when uterine lining grows into nearby muscle.
- Pelvic inflammatory disease it is a infection caused by bacteria in uterus and other reproductive organs.
- Cervical stenosis is also a reason for cramps.
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FOOD EAT DURING MENSTRUATION: –Many food consume during menstruation it helps to reduce symptoms during periods.:-
- Plain yogurt
- Nuts
- Green tea
- Fennel seeds
- Cinnamon
- Leafy green vegetables
- Ginger
- Turmeric
- Tofu
FOODS AVOID DURING MENSTRUATION:-
CAFFINE:- Caffinated beverages might make cramps worse. It potentially, cause more erratic mood swings. Caffine blocks a harmone that can make blood vessel smaller can cause inflammation ,bloating and abdomen pain. It can also disturb the sleeping patterns and cause dizziness.
SUGAR:- Sugar can cause periods to be more erratic and painful. Sugary foods can cause a sudden spike in blood sugar levels and, in turn, energy levels. Sugar is inflammatory in nature and it increase blood flow in uterus. It leads to major water retention which leads to abdomen pain. It can cause feel moody, depressed or anxious. Due to inflammatory property it has ability to make cramps more worsen.
MEAT OR FRIED FOODS:- Fried food and fried meat is very harmful during Menstruation. Fried food are rich in in salt sodium. Consumption of excess salt causes water retention that leads bloating during periods. Many doctors also suggests that don’t eat fried things during Menstruation.
DAIRY PRODUCT:- Dairy product influence on body hormones. Dairy products may make hormonal acne severe. Dairy product is not good choice during periods. Consuming dairy product during periods can cause cramps more worsen. It can also lead bloating, gas, diarrhea. Consuming dairy products such as milk, cheese and cream during periods can cause discomfort.
PROCESSED FOOD:- Always stay away processed food. Food additives in processed food may make cramps more intense.
Processed and packaged foods are especially high in salt .Salt is problematic ingredient It can cause bloating, and discomfort during periods.
SPICEY FOOD:- Spicy food is not good for health. It may cause many health issue. Salty food as excess salt will cause water retention may cause bloating, gas and more intense cramps.
HOME REMEDIES FOR CRAMPING DURING MENSTRUATION:-Several type of home remedies followed during Menstruation:-
1..)Use heat patch:- Using a heated patch or wrap on your abdomen can help relax the muscles of your uterus. It’s these muscles that cause period cramps. Heat can also boost circulation in your abdomen, which can reduce pain.
2.)Massage tummy with essential oils such as:-
- Lavender
- sage
- rose
- marjoram
- cinnamon
- clove
3.)Stay hydrated because in dehydrated condition abdominal cramps become increase.
4.)Take a several type of herbal teas.
5.)Taking a hot shower it help to reduce the cramps.
6.)Drink a cup of ginger water after meals .It help to reduce the cramps.
7.)Do foot massage it help to feel good and relax.
8.)Take aloe vera juice in a cup and drink it.
9.)Chamomile tea is very beneficial during periods cramps.
10.)Make a ginger and honey kadha.Drink it.
EXERCISE TO DO IN MENSTRUATION:-Exercise during Menstruation it may relieve cramping or other symptoms such as:-
- WALKING
- RUNNING
- PILATES
- LIGHT LIFTING
- STRECHING
- LEG RAISING EXERCISE
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CAC SPECIAL MEDICATION FOR MENSTRUATION DISORDERS:-
1.)WOMEN CHAMPION SYRUP
2.)WOMEN POWER PLUS
3.)FEMINE CARE TABLETS
4.)PANCHSKAR CHURNA
5.)IMMUNO UP POWDER
AYURVEDIC HERBS USED IN MENSTRUATION DISORDER:-
1.)SHATAVARI
2.)ASHWGANDHA
3.)AJMODA
4.)GHRITKUMARI
5.)JEERAK
6.)SONTH
7.)LAVANG
8.)PIPPALI