What should I pay attention to when I have dysmenorrhea?

The symptom of dysmenorrhea is relatively common among female friends. It is mainly caused by the failure of female friends to regulate their endocrine system. Therefore, when you have dysmenorrhea, you should pay attention to a balanced diet, supplement more minerals, and practice yoga exercises, etc. At the same time, you should quit smoking and drinking, avoid drinking coffee, etc., so as to alleviate the symptoms of dysmenorrhea. I hope female friends can pay attention to this.

1. Eat a balanced diet. Although a healthy diet cannot eliminate menstrual cramps, it can have a miraculous effect on improving overall health. Avoid junk food that is too sweet or too salty as it will make you bloated and slow down. Eat more vegetables, fruits, chicken, fish, and try to eat small meals frequently.

2. Supplementing minerals such as calcium, potassium and magnesium can also help relieve menstrual pain. Experts have found that women who take calcium have less menstrual pain than those who do not. Magnesium is also important because it helps the body absorb calcium efficiently. You may want to increase your calcium and magnesium intake before and during your period.

3. Avoid caffeine. The caffeine contained in coffee, tea, cola and chocolate can make you nervous and may cause discomfort during menstruation. Therefore, caffeine should be avoided. In addition, the oils contained in coffee may also irritate the small intestine.

4. Avoid alcohol. If you are prone to edema during menstruation, alcohol will aggravate the problem. Don't drink alcohol. If you must drink, limit it to 1-2 glasses of wine.

5. Do not use diuretics. Many women believe that diuretics can reduce menstrual swelling and discomfort, but Dr. Lark is against this method. Diuretics remove important minerals from the body along with water. Dr. Lark suggests reducing your intake of substances such as salt and alcohol that cause water retention in the body.

6. Keep warm Keeping your body warm will speed up blood circulation and relax your muscles, especially the spasmodic and congested pelvic area. Drink plenty of hot herbal tea or hot lemon juice. You can also place a heating pad or hot water bottle on your abdomen for a few minutes at a time.

7. Take a mineral bath: Add 1 cup of sea salt and 1 cup of sodium bicarbonate to a warm water tank. Soaking for 20 minutes can help relax muscles and relieve menstrual cramps.

8. Exercise, especially before your period, walking or engaging in other moderate exercise will make you more comfortable during your period.

9. Practice yoga. Yoga also has a relaxing effect. Here are some examples. Kneel down with your knees bent, sitting on your heels. Rest your forehead on the ground and stretch your arms out at your sides. Hold this position until you feel uncomfortable.

I believe that after reading the contents of this article, female friends should all know what women with dysmenorrhea should pay attention to. If female friends have symptoms of dysmenorrhea, you should pay more attention to rest, avoid colds, and eat more nutritious foods, which will be more helpful to your physical health.