Did you know that a painless menstrual cycle should be normal?

The more women, however, suffer from their menstrual problems, The more it is considered the new standard.

We get so used to recurring pain that it is almost taken for granted. It just seems to be bad luck if you experience monthly abdominal cramps and mood swings.

Consider the following:

Pain is a signal, a gift actually.

It is the ability of the body to draw attention to an organ or process that needs help. So pain is actually a signal on which you can take action. It is a gift, because we might not take steps without pain.

Painkillers only offer a temporary interruption of pain, but they do not resolve the cause.

Painful menstrual periods not supposed must be normal. If you experience them, it is a sign that something is not in balance in the hormonal interplay.

This also applies to PMS (premenstrual symptoms), Pcos in Endometriosis.

Appropriate help can reduce the pain signals. This also applies to emotional fluctuations in the cycle, such as fatigue, depression or anxious thoughts.

If you have monthly discomfort, here are some tips that you can try:

Menstrual complaints are related to:

Sugar

Leave sugar on for a month. Tell yourself that you can eat everything except products with sugar (avoid it "not allowed’ feeling). Also do not use sugar-free or light products, because the substitutes often burden the body more. Do eat fruit, vegetable snacks and protein -rich products.

Sugar intake complicates the functioning of our hormones. Sugar acts as a form of stress for the body, and stress is the main cause of hormonal problems.

Magnesium

This mineral is essential for numerous processes in our body. No less than 80% of the Dutch population is struggling with a shortage, resulting in various complaints. The more sugar someone consumes, the greater the need for vitamins and minerals and therefore also magnesium.

–> Choose magnesium citrate (taurate or other shapes, rather no oxide).

–> The guideline for an adult body is 250-400 mg, possibly more, depending on complaints
Otherwise, keep 6 mg per body weight for citrate or bisglycinate. This also applies to children and pregnant women.

For an appropriate amount of magnesium in other forms, consult the packaging.

Too loose bowel movements? Reduce the dose slightly.

–> Many pain complaints can reduce by taking magnesium.

–> Magnesium flakes for a (foot) bath are also a good option, because magnesium is properly absorbed through the skin. We never get too much magnesium through the skin.

Stress

Discover where you can reduce stress and use Magnesium, known as a stress slider. A body under tension has difficulty making processes run smoothly.

Chlorine in tampons and Monday connection

This is a considerable burden for our body. Nevertheless, most tampons and monthly connections contain chlorine (or dioxin, a residual product of chlorine). These substances come into contact with sensitive parts of our body and can make menstruals more painful.

Fortunately, chlorine -free alternatives are available at supermarkets and drug stores, such as brands such as Yoni and Sanature. An even better choice is the menstrual cup “OrganiCup”, because it does not disrupt the mucous membranes in the sheath. Switching to chlorine -free products or a menstrual cup can reduce many pain complaints and is easy to try out.

The contraceptive pill

At first glance, the contraceptive pill seems a handy solution, but it is a synthetic hormone preparation that can cause discomfort and unknown damage. It has more negative consequences than initially seems, including the disturbance of the hormonal interplay.

Do you have a lot of problems with your hormone balance?

If the aforementioned tips have not yielded the desired result, we recommend that you consider a hormone test or seek personal advice. This way you can discover what the most suitable steps are for you. For more information you can consult the contact form and view the offer.