Foods to Avoid During Your Period #PMS

When it's that certain time of the month and you have your period, it can be described as a real nuisance. Some of the common symptoms are bloating, mood swings, irritability, painful cramps, breast tenderness, and sometimes depression. It's important to remember to take care of yourself, and make sure that you're giving your body the nutrition it needs. Willpower is usually tested at this time, especially when it comes to eating healthy. Focus on eating lean proteins and fiber, to help regulate blood suger levels. Pay special attention to replenishing your body's supply of iron, and reduce bloating by removing sugary, carbonated drinks.

The key to staying healthy while on your period means eating healthy. That also means it's best to avoid certain foods, as they can make symptoms worse. Here's a list of foods that you would want to avoid during that time of the month:

DIY for PMS days: Never get menstrual cramps again!

This is something that should frighten all husbands, boyfriends and irritating co-workers out of their minds: PMS has been successfully used as a defense against murder in UK and Australia through the years. Seriously… not kidding. And I can surely empathise. There are times when I really fear for the life of people around me at that time of the month. One word or gesture and I am off like a canon ball.

But as all women here will attest, the pain, nausea and sheer overall misery of menstrual cramps is something that men will never understand. And don’t even start me off on what PMS does to our skin. And hair. And weight. Thankfully, though, Mother Nature is of the female gender and she offers up a bevy of teas and tisanes to soothe the agony. So, here are potent tried, tested and timeless pain-busting and mind-easing potions that women around the world turn to when even prescription-strength tablets fail to work.

NEVER GET MENSTRUAL CRAMPS AGAIN!

This is something that should frighten all husbands, boyfriends and irritating co-workers out of their minds: PMS has been successfully used as a defense against murder in UK and Australia through the years. Seriously… not kidding. And I can surely empathize. There are times when I really fear for the life of people around me at that time of the month. One word or gesture and I am off like a canon ball.

But as all women here will attest, the pain, nausea and sheer overall misery of menstrual cramps is something that men will never understand. And don’t even start me off on what PMS does to our skin. And hair. And weight. Thankfully, though, Mother Nature is of the female gender and she offers up a bevy of teas and tisanes to soothe the agony. So, here are potent tried, tested and timeless pain-busting and mind-easing potions that women around the world turn to when even prescription-strength tablets fail to work.


CHINESE GINGER TEA
Pour a cup of boiling water over one tablespoon of freshly grated ginger. Allow the ginger to steep for at least 5 minutes, then strain and drink as a tea.

MEXICAN OREGANO POTION
Place one tablespoon of dried oregano in a tea ball or a small square of muslin cloth. Pour a cup of boiling water over the oregano and allow it to steep for 5 minutes. Remove the tea ball and drink the tea while it is hot. Repeat if the menstrual cramps persist.

SOUTH AMERICAN CHAMOMILE CURE
Pour a cup of boiling water over one tablespoon of fresh chamomile flowers (or half a tablespoon of dried chamomile) and allow to steep for 5 minutes. Then strain out the flowers, add some honey and lemon (to taste) and drink while hot. Voila!

GUYANESE GINGER & CLOVE BLEND
Put 2 teaspoons of powdered ginger, 5 whole cloves and one cup of water in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Lower the heat and allow to simmer for 5 minutes. Strain and drink while hot.

JAMAICAN WONDER WATER
Place a quarter cup of white overproof rum (bonus points if you can get your hands on Wray & Nephew’s 151-Proof White Rum) and some ice cubes in a cocktail glass. Add a splash of water and a twist of lemon. Repeat judiciously! This really works… so well, in fact, that it’s my favourite period pain remedy of the lot!

Have you tried any of these potions? What was your experience with them? And what’s your go-to remedy for tackling the cruel menstrual cramps?

About the author: 
Beauty Editor turned blogger: Cosmopolitan. Marie Claire. Vogue. Casaviva. Her name is Anubha Charan, and she has a blog that focuses on beauty and wellness… navigating through ancient remedies and scientific solutions to promote beauty from within, as well as beauty products that are also good for you.

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NEVER GET MENSTRUAL CRAMPS AGAIN!

This is something that should frighten all husbands, boyfriends and irritating co-workers out of their minds: PMS has been successfully used as a defense against murder in UK and Australia through the years. Seriously… not kidding. And I can surely empathize. There are times when I really fear for the life of people around me at that time of the month. One word or gesture and I am off like a canon ball.

But as all women here will attest, the pain, nausea and sheer overall misery of menstrual cramps is something that men will never understand. And don’t even start me off on what PMS does to our skin. And hair. And weight. Thankfully, though, Mother Nature is of the female gender and she offers up a bevy of teas and tisanes to soothe the agony. So, here are potent tried, tested and timeless pain-busting and mind-easing potions that women around the world turn to when even prescription-strength tablets fail to work.

So Tired

I'm so tired and will be making it an early night. My body feels like it's going to just give out... not feeling well at all. I dunno... maybe it's PMS, or maybe it's added stress and anxiety. Over the next few days I will be publishing a bunch of teaser product reviews, and scheduling the holiday giveaway for them. When I say a bunch... it's 22 in total. I want to get those all completed by the end of the weekend... and on top of that I've been so busy because of Diwali and the Hindu New Year.

Time to sleep... that's if my mind will let me.

So Tired

I'm so tired and will be making it an early night. My body feels like it's going to just give out... not feeling well at all. I dunno... maybe it's PMS, or maybe it's added stress and anxiety. Over the next few days I will be publishing a bunch of teaser product reviews, and scheduling the holiday giveaway for them. When I say a bunch... it's 22 in total. I want to get those all completed by the end of the weekend... and on top of that I've been so busy because of Diwali and the Hindu New Year.

Time to sleep... that's if my mind will let me.