5 things you should avoid during the period
Are you sensitive and irritable when your period starts? Then these 5 things belong to your personal no-gos!
1. Unhealthy meals
During your period you give yourself over and over to food cravings for sweets and greasy? Then let me tell you, proper nutrition is essential to your well-being during this phase of your cycle. Fast foods and Co. are heavy in the stomach and burden the entire gastrointestinal tract. Better are a magnesium and calcium-rich diet and a good supply of vitamins? especially with regular abdominal pain.
2. Little sleep
Studies have shown that women sleep much more restlessly and less deeply before and during their menses. Even though they have an increased need for sleep during the period to compensate for their discomfort. Our tip: Avoid lots of caffeine and avoid eating late in the evening. That brings us to the next no-go on the list ...
3. Alcohol and nicotine
Alcohol increases PMS and headaches during the day. In addition, wine and co. Affect your sleep behavior? and even the timing of your ovulation. At the same time, cigarettes are harmful, and you should also keep your hands off during this phase of the cycle. The reason: Smoking reduces the circulation of the tissue and thus increases the convulsions.
4. Stay on the couch
During the period, you like to pee on the couch to give yourself over to your misery? Not a good idea, because that depresses the mood. Go out into nature and get some fresh air. A walk relieves stress, strengthens the immune system and raises self-esteem? and in no time.
5. Aspirin as a painkiller
Aspirin is not the best medicine of choice if you want to get your menstrual problems under control. The reason: The drug dilutes blood and thus increases your bleeding. Better are preparations containing only one active ingredient, such as ibuprofen, naproxen or paracetamol.
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