There are quite a number of women who have in one time or the other
regretted the day they were born female, the reason is not far fetch, the agony
or pains they pass through during their monthly menstrual cycle. In fact, I
have come across many women with diverse complaints about menstruation. This
experience has made me to believe that any time I see a woman with mixed-feeling
I will assume that she is passing through her monthly menstrual cycle. The
questions are; what are the ways to manage your cramps, heavy bleeding, irregular,
cycles, PCOS, endometriosis and other menstrual related problems?
Stress Management
Your body responds directly to the way you live your day-to-day life. Are you a stress junky? Many women notice a significant difference in their health when they are able to manage their stress effectively. This could mean learning to recognize stress triggers, changing how you respond to them, and adding stress-relieving practices to your regular routine such as exercise, yoga or meditation.
Herbs and Nutritional Supplements
Depending on your particular symptom picture, certain herbs and supplements can help to balance hormones, decrease inflammation and pain, and support a healthy menstrual cycle. Calcium, magnesium, vitamin B6, fish oil, evening primrose oil, ground flax seeds, chaste tree berry, black cohosh and cramp bark are among the most useful.
There are several ways to alleviate the problems encounter during
menstrual cycle that are better than birth control pills which some doctors
usually recommend. Though the pill may be the best choice for certain women,
many women would prefer to have other options.
Diet
Many menstrual disorders can be improved by modifying the diet. This could mean eliminating common triggers such as sugar, caffeine, salt and alcohol. Food sensitivities can cause a worsening of symptoms. Many women have IBS or poor digestion and are unable to appropriately absorb nutrients or eliminate waste. Starting with a hypoallergenic diet and digestive cleanse is an excellent way to explore the effects that diet can have on your symptoms.
Exercise
Movement is a key ingredient to health. Getting regular exercise throughout the month plays a large role in how you feel when your period comes. Numerous studies have proved that 30 minutes a day of aerobic exercise lifts your mood and reduces bloating that often accompanies PMS. For overall health, aim for a balance of aerobic, weight bearing and stretching exercises.
Diet
Many menstrual disorders can be improved by modifying the diet. This could mean eliminating common triggers such as sugar, caffeine, salt and alcohol. Food sensitivities can cause a worsening of symptoms. Many women have IBS or poor digestion and are unable to appropriately absorb nutrients or eliminate waste. Starting with a hypoallergenic diet and digestive cleanse is an excellent way to explore the effects that diet can have on your symptoms.
Exercise
Movement is a key ingredient to health. Getting regular exercise throughout the month plays a large role in how you feel when your period comes. Numerous studies have proved that 30 minutes a day of aerobic exercise lifts your mood and reduces bloating that often accompanies PMS. For overall health, aim for a balance of aerobic, weight bearing and stretching exercises.
Stress Management
Your body responds directly to the way you live your day-to-day life. Are you a stress junky? Many women notice a significant difference in their health when they are able to manage their stress effectively. This could mean learning to recognize stress triggers, changing how you respond to them, and adding stress-relieving practices to your regular routine such as exercise, yoga or meditation.
Herbs and Nutritional Supplements
Depending on your particular symptom picture, certain herbs and supplements can help to balance hormones, decrease inflammation and pain, and support a healthy menstrual cycle. Calcium, magnesium, vitamin B6, fish oil, evening primrose oil, ground flax seeds, chaste tree berry, black cohosh and cramp bark are among the most useful.
