Alternative Medicine Practitioner, Perfecta Osawaru made it known during this interview that a well-balanced diet full of essential nutrients can help support period pains.
Sticking with the popular quote,” let food be your medicine and let medicine be your food” states the fact that you’re what you eat but then if you eat a lot of refined food, then you’re setting yourself up for pain.
Naturally, eating foods that decrease inflammation in the body will help to tame menstrual cramps.
Research has shown that both a vegetarian and plant-based eating pattern work to decrease inflammation in the body.
A growing body of evidence suggests diets rich in omega-3 fatty acids such as fish, calcium and vitamin D, and low in animal fats, salt and caffeine may reduce the risk of troublesome PMS symptoms. Also, foods like fruits, vegetables, whole grains, legumes, nuts, and seeds are also important.
A diet high in processed meats, oils, and other inflammation-promoting foods can lead to severe menstrual cramps.
Avoiding salt can help reduce fluid retention, abdominal bloating, breast swelling and pain.
Adolescent girls and other women suffering from intense cramps may want to look at something basic in their life.
Foods that might help with cramps
- Bananas.
- Lemons
- Oranges
- Watermelon
- Broccoli
- Kale
- Water
- Chamomile
- Cruciferous vegetables. Cruciferous vegetables more commonly known as green leafy vegetables include spinach, kale, broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower, and so on.
- Water-rich foods like pepper soup
- Fish
- Yoghurt
- Quinoa
- Eggs
- Seeds
Magnesium is an effective aid in the treatment of muscles and gives relief to uterine cramping pains. You can get magnesium and vitamin B6 for example from vegetables, fish, nuts, and almonds.
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