7 things to note that will determine whether you have a comfortable or uncomfortable period

　　1. Do I need to bathe less and wash my hair less during special periods?

　　Elderly people always like to say not to bathe during menstruation. The reason is that the pelvic cavity is congested at this time and the blood volume in the head is reduced. If you accidentally catch a cold, the blood volume in the head will be reduced, which can easily lead to dizziness and headaches. Therefore, special attention should be paid to the water temperature of the shower at this time. In fact, you sweat more during menstruation, so it is also important to keep your body comfortable and clean. Add a few drops of lavender essential oil to your bath to relax your body and mind. Massaging your head while washing your hair can reduce nerve System pressure, remember to dry your scalp with hot air immediately after washing your hair.

　　2. Can I still drink traditional Chinese medicine at this time?

　　Whether it is appropriate to drink traditional Chinese medicine during menstruation depends on the situation. Traditional Chinese medicine used in extreme temperatures and severe cold is most taboo. For example, tonics that regulate qi and blood are fine; but drugs that promote qi and activate blood to treat spots are not suitable, otherwise they will cause too much blood and deplete qi and blood; cold and cool drugs that clear away heat and detoxify are not suitable to be taken during menstruation.

　　3. I always have back pain in those days. It didn’t hurt before, but now it hurts badly. Do I need to see a doctor?

　　Traditional Chinese medicine believes that the waist is the home of the kidneys, which means that the waist is where the kidneys live. Therefore, back pain may be a kidney problem. If the back pain is severe, please seek medical treatment in time.

　　4. Are special dietary principles required?

　　Yes, it is best to eat smaller meals more frequently at this time. Some people like to overeat because their body metabolism is accelerated at this time, so they feel they have a good appetite; but in fact, overeating can also cause obesity.

　　It is suitable to consume high-carbohydrate foods during menstruation: such as whole-wheat bread, fruits, vegetables, potatoes, etc., which can maintain the stability of blood sugar and make your mood calmer. Carbohydrates can increase the content of serotonin in the brain, which can improve mood and regulate sleep.

　　Everyone knows that during menstruation, avoid eating cold or raw foods, including cold lettuce, watermelon, and iced foods and drinks, to avoid abdominal vasoconstriction, insufficient blood flow, and aggravation of pain. Chinese medicine also advocates avoiding raw and cold food on weekdays. Because when the liver meridian is stale and hot, the mouth will be dry and the tongue will be thirsty, which will cause the spleen and stomach to become cold, forming a vicious cycle. Many girls have menstrual pain caused by eating ice. Long-term eating of ice will make their physical condition worse. In particular, it is taboo to drink cold drinks during menstruation, which can cause cold qi and blood stasis in the reproductive system. In severe cases, it may even cause various diseases. Gynecology illness and infertility The consequences.

　　Traditional Chinese medicine believes that food can be divided into cold and hot food, and cold food should not be eaten.

　　5. Under the double blow of body and mind, can you eat some crispy fried food?

　　Fatty, sweet and greasy foods are taboo during menstruation. Because high-fat foods can affect changes in estrogen in the body, and high-protein foods can also hinder the synthesis of serotonin, it’s best to eat them less.

　　At this time, the smart way is to drink more water, eat a lot of fresh fruits and vegetables, and eat more fiber-rich foods. Fiber can help remove excess estrogen from the body. Eat less fat and sugar, coffee Strongly irritating foods such as caffeine, alcohol, and artificial saccharin. Eat more foods containing vitamins A, B complex, C, D, E, as well as calcium and magnesium chloride. These are nutrients that the body needs during menstruation.

　　6. Do we have to give up the craving for seafood at this time?

　　Not necessarily, seafood should also be treated differently. Crabs are the food of the Great Cold and must be avoided during menstruation. Shrimp is a warm food, so you can eat it with confidence.

　　7.Nipples in front of the thing distended pain What's going on?

　　Premenstrual nipple swelling and pain are caused by hormone fluctuations in the body. Some people experience itching. If the swelling and pain are severe, you can go to a breast clinic to check whether there are breast fibrocysts.

　　8. Can you comfort your painful menstrual period with delicious desserts?

　　Sorry, less dessert. Sweets can cause sharp fluctuations in blood sugar, make your mood more unstable, and also deplete vitamin B complex and minerals. High-sodium foods can easily prevent water from being discharged normally, causing edema and breast swelling. Beverages containing caffeine, such as coffee, cola and tea, can also cause mood swings and breast swelling, deplete vitamin B complex, and disrupt carbohydrate metabolism. High-fat foods can also increase the body's demand for minerals, while frozen desserts can easily lead to poor blood circulation. So, if you really need food comfort, choose low-fat, high-fiber, nuts, cereals, and fresh fruits and vegetables. Like whole grains and nuts, they are rich in vitamin B complex, which can soothe premenstrual anxiety and irritability and regulate stomach ache , breast tenderness and fatigue and other symptoms. Fresh fruits and vegetables are rich in vitamin C, which can also relieve depression.

　　9. Why practicing yoga can combat all evils Dysmenorrhea?

　　It is true that practicing yoga can reduce menstrual distress. Yoga training mainly targets the spine, which can promote blood circulation, nourish spinal nerves, and balance the internal organs. There are many yoga exercises for the lower limbs exercise , to help eliminate congestion in the pelvic cavity. Yoga practice can stimulate the autonomic nerves, thereby relaxing the body and reducing back pain and tension. In short, the function of yoga can help regulate menstruation and make us and our "old friends" happy. Senior yoga instructor He Jie said: "If you maintain yoga training for a month, menstrual cramps will be relieved. After practicing for more than 3 months, the improvement of dysmenorrhea will be particularly obvious. ”

　　10. At this time, my body feels lazy and I don’t want to move. What should I do? Can I still exercise?

　　Exercise during menstruation is best based on sustained, moderate aerobic exercise. Examples include stretching, walking, jogging, biking, or swimming. As long as you can still move and are willing to move, you must give yourself a chance. Sitting stiffly at home and curling up in a ball will only make you tighter and more uncomfortable. Exercising more than three times a week is definitely a good habit that you should stick to at any stage.

　　If you experience period pain, exercise can actually help. At this time, you can do some stretching exercises and soft exercises appropriately. When the pain is so severe that you can't go out or walk, don't curl up into a ball. This will make the muscles tighter and make the pain worse.

　　If you don’t want to move or go out during your period, then try another method. In fact, menstruation forces us to talk to our bodies. At this time, you can look at your own healthy Questions, or sit down and think about something. You can feel sorry for yourself at home, or you can choose a book you want to read, a movie to watch, or write a letter to a long-lost friend. These are all good reasons to look forward to your period. But don’t choose tragic novels or horror movies to challenge your ability to control your emotions.

　　11. Girls’ favorite chocolate therapy during menstruation, is it reliable?

　　Good news for sisters, chocolate can induce the release of endorphins in the brain that make people feel happy, and every 1 gram of chocolate contains about 1 mg of magnesium (magnesium can control appetite, stabilize mood, and help regulate the concentration of estrogen), so chocolate is suitable for consumption during menstruation. But don’t think that girls who are menstruating can eat and drink a lot. High-calorie sweets can easily make people gain weight and can also cause acne.

　　12. Are oral contraceptive pills a menstrual savior?

　　Taking oral contraceptive pills is regarded by many sisters as a savior for menstrual cramps. This is because contraceptive pills can improve menstrual symptoms by changing hormonal changes in the body.

　　However, modern medicine has confirmed that changes in hormones may be related to the occurrence of some tumors. Therefore, taking birth control pills to improve menstruation has greater side effects than painkillers, and requires the permission and advice of a physician.

　　13. Some people say that it is not suitable to eat dates during menstruation, some say that it is suitable, and some say that it is just not suitable to eat donkey-hide gelatin and dates. What is going on?

　　Red dates are suitable for people with weak and cold conditions. If you have light menstrual flow and dysmenorrhea, eating some will be right for your symptoms. However, if you are a person with dampness and heat in the body, it is not suitable to eat dates, because red dates will cause an increase in phlegm and dampness in the body. The main function of donkey-hide gelatin is to replenish yin and blood, and it is not suitable for people with damp and hot constitutions. Therefore, the safest way is to eat red dates after menstruation, when estrogen in the body is normal.

　　14. It used to come at night, but now it comes at noon. What does the specific time of menstruation mean?

　　At noon, the heart fire is strong. If menstruation occurs at this time, it means that you may be under too much work pressure. 5-7 pm every day, which is the You hour, is the time when the kidney meridian is in order. Menstruation at this time is related to kidney qi.

　　15. LG complained: In the past two days, you always became a quarrel, what should I do?

　　If before or during menstruation, you often get angry, restless, and suddenly want to cry, and it feels like you are on an emotional roller coaster every month, then please try the dietary therapies introduced above. If there is no improvement, you need to ask a gynecologist for necessary examinations, diagnosis, and treatment, and adjust it with medications. For example, simple depression can be controlled with anti-anxiety and anti-depressant medications.

　　16. Is it reasonable to use a hair dryer to blow your belly button (dantian) after taking a shower?

　　This is a menstrual care tip, which is equivalent to moxibustion on the belly button. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that dysmenorrhea is mostly caused by qi stagnation and blood stasis, yang deficiency and internal cold. The best way to deal with this type of dysmenorrhea is to use moxibustion on your lower abdomen, going down your Shenque point (that is, your belly button). The heat is as high as you can bear. In addition to the navel, moxibustion on Guanyuan, Sanyinjiao, and Zusanli is also very effective.

　　17. What should I do if I have heavy menstrual bleeding and large blood clots after giving birth?

　　It is difficult for ordinary people to measure the amount of menstrual blood. You must learn to pay more attention to your body and feel how much it is. Theoretically, a total blood loss of 20cc-80cc is a normal range. If it exceeds 80cc, your menstrual blood will be excessive. You can calculate it. If you use more than 3 packs of sanitary napkins during each menstrual period, and the amount of blood absorbed by each sanitary napkin is too full, it means that your menstrual blood is excessive. If you still feel dizzy or anemic, seek medical attention as soon as possible.

　　18. Every time during those evil days, all kinds of acne would occupy my cheeks. God, what should I do?

　　The estrogen and androgens in our body usually maintain a balance. If androgen is excessive, acne will occur one after another. At this time, many sisters also like to use oral contraceptives for treatment. Experts' advice is: it is still necessary for doctors to help find the cause and carry out correct treatment.

　　19. Hey, my breasts will get bigger in those days. Do I need special underwear during menstruation?

　　Is breast enlargement before menstruation a normal physiological reality, or is it caused by hormonal fluctuations in the body? Whether you need to change underwear depends on your personal circumstances.

　　20. Dysmenorrhea! I have reached the point where I take painkillers to relieve it. I am really worried about the side effects of painkillers. How can I reduce the side effects?

　　Long-term use of painkillers can lead to drug dependence, and they are poisonous. Painkillers all have certain side effects. Therefore, if your dysmenorrhea is severe, please go to the hospital for expert diagnosis and treatment, and do not buy painkillers at will.

　　In addition, if you really take painkillers, it is best to start taking them before the pain occurs. It will be more effective than panicking and taking the medicine after the pain occurs. In addition, the ingredients of analgesics vary, and some are specially designed to treat headaches and are not effective in treating dysmenorrhea. It is recommended that sisters ask a gynecologist to confirm whether there is any pathology. If it is just primary dysmenorrhea, the doctor will prescribe analgesics suitable for the patient according to the individual situation, and it will be easier for you to buy analgesics suitable for you in the future. Reducing the dose can reduce the side effects of painkillers.

　　21. Migraine, is there any way to relieve it?

　　Fluctuations in estrogen in the body cause the blood vessels in the brain to constrict, causing headaches. From the perspective of traditional Chinese medicine, if migraine is caused by Qi and blood deficiency, you can start by replenishing Qi and blood. If it is caused by liver stagnation and qi stagnation, it needs to be relieved by soothing the liver. At this time, you can take Jiawei Xiaoyao Pills appropriately. In addition, you can use a menstrual diary to find the triggers of migraines. For example, whether you have consumed coffee, ice cream and other stimulating foods.

　　22. My mother always makes me drink brown sugar and ginger soup. Does that make sense?

　　Brown sugar can replenish blood and iron, and is a gift for women. Let’s talk about ginger again. Ginger is just suitable for people with phlegm-damp constitution, while people with yin deficiency and fire exuberance should eat less ginger. Brown sugar ginger soup should still be drunk according to the symptoms.

　　23. Is there any scientific basis for the legend that people can be infected during menstruation?

　　Researchers have confirmed that when women spend a long time together - such as roommates, close friends, mothers and daughters, sisters, or even work partners - there is a tendency for their menstrual cycles to start close to the same day, a phenomenon called "menstrual synchrony."

　　It is not yet known how synchronized menstruation occurs.

　　24. Are there any benefits to menstruation? Please tell me so I can continue to tolerate it!

　　Periods are not all bad. Let me tell you a secret, the flowering period is your best opportunity for secondary growth. Place prosthesis? Inject hyaluronic acid? No need, let’s seize the opportunity of breast enlargement during flowering period first!

　　At this time, you should replenish your estrogen, drink more soy milk and papaya juice, and cook some soybean and pig's trotter soup to replenish your body. If you are afraid of getting fat, you can skim off the floating oil in the pig's trotter soup.

　　Physical breast enlargement should also follow suit. Massage around the breasts, focusing on:

　　Eagle Window Cave. Location: The third rib from the clavicle moves sideways to just above the nipple.

　　Rugen point. Location: From the center of the nipple to the next intercostal space.

　　Tanzhong point. Location: The midline of the front of the body, between the two nipples.

　　Massage method: Press the acupoint with the thumb or index finger for about 5 seconds and then release it. Press once again and press 10 times continuously. You can do it 6 times a day, and you can do it when you have time. The best effect is to do it after taking a bath or bathing. During daily massage, you can press single or multiple acupoints according to your personal time and needs.

　　25. Appetite is also affected by menstruation. Some people say that appetite increases during menstruation, and it is not easy to gain weight even if you eat and drink a lot?

　　Of course not, metabolism speeds up during menstruation, and you can metabolize it by eating more food. But if you overeat, then you are just waiting for your belly to show up!

　　26.Do experts have any unique secret recipe for taking during the flowering period?

　　Let me reveal to you a dietary secret recipe that only experts know: eat kidneys before menstruation and liver after menstruation. It means nourishing the kidneys before menstruation and nourishing blood after menstruation. The specific method is to eat kidneys before menstruation and pork liver and red dates after menstruation.

　　27. Is it a good idea to massage Baihui point?

　　Baihui point is a major point in our human body where hundreds of meridians meet. The meeting of hundreds of meridians governs all kinds of diseases, so Baihui acupoint can treat many diseases, and it is a must-know acupoint for us to take care of ourselves. Massaging the Baihui point can relieve headaches, high blood pressure, hypotension, hangover, dizziness, insomnia, anxiety, etc. Menstrual massage does have many wonderful benefits. There are many acupoints that can relieve dysmenorrhea, such as Taichong, Hegu, Neiguan and other acupoints, which can save you from dysmenorrhea.