Although PMS (pre-menstrual syndrome) can be made up of many symptoms, for the sake of this article, we will be focusing on menstrual cramps (also referred to as dismenorrea).
Le mestruazioni non dovrebbero far male! sì, you heard that right. Although menstrual cramps are common, they are NOT normal or inevitable. When something is not right in the body, it is always a warning that we should heed. Heeding a warning is different than denying it, covering it up or ignoring it. It means to listen/pay attention to…once you have paid attention and gathered the appropriate information, you can adjust in the right direction.
Trattamenti convenzionali includere ibuprofene o altri analgesici e talvolta pillole anticoncezionali. Both options are a last resort as the side effects can be problematic and the long-term impact could be even worse (including organ damage and nutritional deficiencies that can lead to a myriad of other health problems).
Cause dei crampi mestruali
If there is too much estrogen in the body, the lining of the uterus gets too thick and releases a great deal of inflammatory prostaglandins which can result in cramping, heavier blood flow and other PMS symptoms. So of course, that begs another question…how do you get too much estrogen in the body?
Cosa puoi fare a lungo termine?
In definitiva, the goal here is to get your body super clean and healthy internally so that everything works as it should without pain or discomfort. This section is about getting to the real root (or roots) of the issue and preventing cramps down the road. This can take some time, so be in it for the long haul and be patient with yourself.
- L'esercizio cardiovascolare può ridurre i crampi dolorosi.
- Decrease fat in the diet (especially animal products but even nut butters, avocado, olio d'oliva, eccetera)…this is not to say that fat is bad or that you should never eat it, but it may be a good reason to limit fat for a couple of months if you are suffering with this condition.
- Aumenta la fibra- fiber helps the body get rid of excess estrogen (frutta, verdure, cereali integrali, beans/legumes, eccetera). La fibra aiuta a legarsi all'eccesso di estrogeni per rimuoverlo dal corpo. It also aids in the alleviation of inflammation (the cause of pain).
EVITARE
- Plastic as much as possible (water bottles, food storage, eccetera)
- High-fat foods (fried food, oli, grassi trans, eccetera)
- Prodotti animali: Il formaggio è particolarmente ricco di estrogeni
Cosa puoi fare se hai i crampi mestruali PROPRIO ora?
Ovviamente, in questo caso, the goal is to reduce pain and discomfort as soon as possible, without causing undo side effects.
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Cannella has been compared to ibuprofen for menstrual cramps and although may not be quite as strong, is worth trying as the side effects are nil and the benefits are great. I typically recommend for client to put a full tsp of organic Vietnamese cinnamon into hot water (to make a tea) or oatmeal.
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Cibi ricchi di ferro come le verdure a foglia verde scure possono essere utili soprattutto se hai un flusso intenso. The more blood you shed, the more iron you’re losing. Più, iron-deficient anemia is often associated with painful periods.
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Calore – Although there are multiple ways to use heat to alleviate cramps, my favorite is heating pads.
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Idratazione…It may not seem intuitive, but being well-hydrated can actually help with menstrual cramps.
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Tè– Ci sono molti miscele di tè che hanno una combinazione di erbe che possono essere utili. Plants such as fennel, menta piperita, chamomile and many others can reduce the pain and duration of cramping.
Integratori che possono aiutare
If you have followed me for any amount of time, you know that all of my supplement recommendations come with a disclaimer. Per me è importante che tu non sia mai fuorviato.
- Donna radiosa
- Estro Flavone
- Crema Gesterone
- Ultrapolline
- Liver support products such as Gall Bladder ND, Liver ND, Fermented Turmeric, Turmeric caps and Max B can also be helpful.
If you are already doing these things and are still having challenges, please seek help. Non continuare a soffrire. There are lots of things that could be going on, and you may need to be tested for iron levels, fibroids, cisti, eccetera. Ma non entrare nella paura! Tutte queste cose si sottomettono al tuo corpo di autoguarigione.
Ricorda che tutto è connesso. You are made of yesterday’s diet choices…the good news is, you can make changes today that will help you have more comfortable tomorrows. If you need help, please feel free to reach out to the New Hope Health clinic 269-204-6525.
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