What to eat during menstrual cramps
Sep 13, 2022
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Lv Aiming
Introduction
During menstrual cramps, it is advisable to consume more blood-nourishing and qi-tonifying foods, such as red dates, lychees, donkey-hide gelatin (ejiao), and animal liver. Additionally, you can regularly drink warming herbal decoctions, such as ginger brown sugar water or longan red date soup, to help regulate your body. Avoid cold, raw, or stimulating foods and snacks, such as ice cream and watermelon.
Currently, in today's society, many female friends experience menstrual pain. This symptom can cause significant discomfort. What should one eat during menstruation?
What to Eat During Menstrual Pain
During menstruation, it is advisable to consume more blood-nourishing and energy-boosting foods such as red dates, lychees, donkey-hide gelatin (ejiao), and animal liver. Additionally, you can regularly drink warm herbal soups like ginger brown sugar water or longan-red date tea to help regulate your body. Avoid cold, stimulating foods and snacks such as ice cream and watermelon.
Women with menstrual pain typically experience severe stomachaches several hours before or at the onset of their period. Generally, they feel bloating and cramping in the lower abdomen, often accompanied by a sensation of coldness or chills. Some women may feel sharp, stabbing pains in the lower abdomen, while others may experience generalized abdominal pain or even muscle cramps. The pain may range from intense cramping to a dull ache, spreading from the lower abdomen to the lower back, and in some cases, extending down the thighs to the legs. Menstrual pain usually lasts for at least two hours.
During menstruation, under a doctor’s guidance, taking pain-relief medication can help alleviate symptoms. Applying heat to the abdomen is also effective. Maintaining warmth throughout the body and frequently changing sanitary pads can further reduce discomfort. We hope this information helps. Wishing you good health and a happy life.
