There are always a few days in a month that are uncomfortable, and the pain of menstrual cramps is a fear for many women. In order to reduce the pain during menstruation, various precautions have been recommended, but the effects are not significant. Today, I will teach you how to use diet therapy to relieve menstrual cramps.
Causes of Menstrual Cramps
1. Uterine diseases or other gynecological inflammations can cause blockage of menstrual blood and lead to menstrual cramps.
2. Mental stress, poor sleep, improper posture, etc., can cause an increase in progesterone in the body during menstruation, leading to menstrual cramps.
3. Improper diet, such as consuming cold drinks during menstruation, can cause blood stagnation due to coldness in the body, leading to menstrual cramps. In addition, eating spicy and stimulating foods during menstruation can also trigger menstrual cramps.
4. Poor air quality, unhygienic diet, severe environmental pollution, and strong odors in the air can also cause menstrual cramps.
5. Lack of exercise and lack of body stretching, prolonged sitting without movement, and hunching can also lead to menstrual cramps.
Treatment of Menstrual Cramps
【Motherwort and Egg Soup】
Wash the motherwort thoroughly, cut it with a knife, and drain the water. Then put it in a cheesecloth bag.
After washing the eggs, crack one side and put them directly into the pot without beating them into a spiral shape.
You can also use 5 quail eggs instead of chicken eggs. Add two bowls of water and cook until it reduces to one bowl. It is best to drink it while it is still hot.
【Durian Stewed Chicken】
20g red dates, 3g goji berries, 25g walnuts, appropriate amount of ginger, remove the shell and core of the durian, and cook them together with chicken. It has the effect of promoting blood circulation and dispelling coldness.
Precautions for Women
1. Avoid washing your hair during menstruation. If necessary, try to wash it at noon and blow dry it immediately.
2. Pay attention to keeping warm during menstruation, which means avoiding cold air and wearing more clothes in air-conditioned rooms.
3. Avoid drinking cold drinks: it is common knowledge that drinking ice water can prevent the elimination of impure blood and harm the body.
4. Eat some sweets: eating chocolate and cake during menstruation is less likely to cause weight gain, and it can help with the metabolism of impure blood.
5. Avoid fatigue: getting enough rest is important, as excessive fatigue can lead to prolonged menstruation or excessive bleeding.
6. Avoid being too emotional: it is said that girls naturally have bad moods during menstruation; but don't indulge in anger, as it can disrupt the menstrual cycle and harm the liver.
