Seven tips for women to keep healthy during winter

As winter approaches, the weather becomes very cold. For women, timely care is needed during menstruation, otherwise they will be attacked by the cold and induce many diseases. So how do you take care of your health during the menstrual period in winter? Here’s how women should take care of themselves during the menstrual period in winter. Female friends should keep this in mind.

1. What to eat during menstruation

1. Protein: You should consume more protein during menstruation. You can eat white meat, eggs, and tofu to replenish the nutrients lost during menstruation.

2. Vitamin B group: Eat more green onion, fungus, peanuts, walnuts, dates, etc. to supplement vitamin B group.

3. High-fiber foods: Intake of high-fiber foods can promote the excretion of estrogen, increase the magnesium content in the blood, help regulate menstruation and calm nerves. Foods such as whole grains, brown rice, and oats are good choices.

2. What not to eat during menstruation

1. Chocolate and alcohol: They consume vitamin B and minerals, and also make people fat.

2. Caffeinated beverages: They can cause mood instability, breast pain, and disrupt carbohydrate metabolism.

3. Raw and cold food: It will cause blood circulation problems and irregular menstruation.

4. Spicy: It is too stimulating and can easily lead to symptoms such as dysmenorrhea and excessive menstrual bleeding.

3. Exercise during menstruation

Although menstruation often makes us feel inconvenient, moderate exercise can improve blood circulation, help the contraction and relaxation of the abdominal muscles and pelvic floor muscles, and facilitate the discharge of menstrual blood.

During menstruation, you can do some simple exercises to relieve physical discomfort, such as stretching exercises, meditative yoga, etc. Control the amount of exercise. Avoid high-intensity, high-intensity exercise. Don't run, jump, or swim.

Keep warm after exercise and be careful not to catch a cold due to sweating. If you feel uncomfortable during exercise, you should stop exercising immediately and don't force yourself.

4. Taboos during menstruation

1. Beating the waist: The lower back pain during menstruation is caused by pelvic congestion. Beating the waist will make the pelvic congestion more severe, which will aggravate the pain. In addition, it will also lead to increased bleeding and prolonged menstruation.

2. Physical examination: Due to the influence of various hormones secreted in the body during menstruation, it is difficult to obtain real data by doing a physical examination during menstruation. The results of gynecological examination, urine test, blood test and electrocardiogram will not be prepared.

3. Sitting bath: During menstruation, the cervix opens and sitting bath may allow bacteria to enter and cause infection.

4. Emotional excitement: Excessive excitement, depression and anger often cause qi stagnation and lead to late menstruation, dysmenorrhea, amenorrhea, etc.

5. Cleanliness during menstruation

1. Change sanitary napkins frequently, preferably every two hours, and wash the vulva with warm water twice a day.

2. Don't take cold showers.

3. Do not use antibiotics and chemical drugs to flush the vagina for a long time to prevent vaginitis caused by dysbacteriosis.

6. Emotional Adjustment

The menstrual period may make people feel irritable, depressed, weak, sleepy, cry or even angry. At this time, you should divert your attention, relax, chat more with your mother or sisters, and express your upset mood, which will help control your emotions.

Of course, what is more important is to adjust yourself, learn to control yourself, and correctly understand menstruation so that you will not have bad emotions during your period. If you really feel uncomfortable, try to see a doctor.

7. Tips for relieving dysmenorrhea

Dysmenorrhea is a symptom that many women experience, and it is also the reason why many women feel troubled and in a bad mood. Some small attention in life can help relieve dysmenorrhea.

1. Keep warm:

It can accelerate blood circulation and relax muscles. Drinking more hot water or placing a hot water bottle on the abdomen can help relieve dysmenorrhea.

2. Taking painkillers:

After the menstrual cramps start, take painkillers with milk or food. Effective painkillers will take effect after 20 minutes and last for 12 hours without pain. However, you must take it in moderation. Overdose is not good for your body. When the medicine doesn't work, seek medical attention immediately.

3. Brown sugar water:

Brown sugar water can relieve menstrual pain for some women, and it is easy to make, so you can try it.

4. Supplement minerals:

Minerals such as calcium, magnesium, and potassium can also help relieve menstrual pain. Taking them before and during menstruation can achieve the desired effect.