You may feel drained of energy, especially on the first two days of your menstrual period. Not onlywill tea help reduce cramps and pain, but it can also help you regain energy, and help you get back to work, household chores, or whatever you need to be doing. What to eat if periods...
After a bit of investigation, though, I realized that Primal Queen supplements are a bit different. They don’t use what is typically referred to as a superfood: things like kale, turmeric, ginger, ginseng, garlic, dark chocolate, beets, etc. Instead, this supplement uses beef organs! And...
Taking 30 to 50 mg of zinc during the 2 weeks before your period may help relieve PMS symptoms. Women with PMS who were randomized to supplement with 50 mg of zinc during the last 2 weeks of their menstrual cycle, saw significant improvements in PMS symptoms and quality of life compared t...
Menstrual cramps, or primary dysmenorrhea, are an uncomfortable part of life for many women. Drinking more water may help ease bloating, which makes period symptoms worse. Get in the habit of drinking 6 to 8 glasses of water per day, especially during your period. Add some mint or a lemon...
The elimination of certain foods for a given period may help patients figure out if a specific food is causing their symptoms to worsen. Some of the leading food items that patients eliminate first include coffee, chocolate, insoluble fiber, and nuts. During the first 12 weeks, patients should...
Many women will notice that they feeluterine crampingas an early sign and symptom pregnancy. You could even feel period like cramps or even pain on one side. The most common reason for this kind of cramp is that your uterus is growing. ...
If you’ve been dieting for a long time, or just eating chaotically and inconsistently due to practical or emotional constraints, you are very likely out of touch with hunger signals. It can help to have a primer to guide you in first identifying them for what they are – and what count...
Exercise for Period Cramps An easy home remedy for menstrual pain is to perform light exercises that engage the core. Take deep breaths while lying on your back with the knees bent. Yoga is another type of exercise that may help women who have primary dysmenorrhea. In one study, young women...