Painful cramps?

Every girl knows how painful it is to have cramps each month and end up holding up normal activities because you are numb and cannot function! We go for bascopan, painkillers,much has been said even on using hot water bottle to ease the pain! 

In kenya I have come across enough women who do not have an idea what to do next. Sadly, even I have gone through the same pains and know all too well...

Believe it or not, you can treat menstrual cramps with nutrition. Adjusting your diet can reduce the severity of menstrual cramping, especially if you suffer from moderate to severe pain. Most women suffer from cramping at some point from mild discomfort to debilitating pain. Being able to treat menstrual cramps with nutrition is an easy way to feel better fast.

Nutrition Tips
. Eat a low fat, high fiber diet to treat menstrual cramps with nutrition. Many women crave sweet or salty foods during this time, but you should be careful of your food choices. This kind of diet also helps increase energy levels and stabilize mood.


.Plan smaller, more balanced frequent meals. Space them throughout your day instead of eating three large meals. Make sure they are nutritious and include a variety of fruit, vegetables, chicken and fish.


.Take a multiple vitamin with minerals each day. To treat menstrual cramps with nutrition, it's important to get that daily dose. Include important minerals like calcium, potassium and magnesium, increasing the amount of calcium and magnesium before and during your period.

. Eliminate alcohol if you tend to retain water each month. Avoid it completely or stick to mainly light wine.

. Avoid diuretics. Even though many women have used them for years believing that they reduce period bloating, they can eliminate all of the helpful minerals from your body along with the water. Instead, just reduce your salt intake and alcohol during this time.

. Increase your consumption of foods with omega-3 fatty acids. They have an anti-inflammatory effect and help to stabilize mood. These foods have also block production of prostaglandins, which cause menstrual cramps.

Look at some foods we avoid or take casually:

Pineapple

Pineapple contains bromelain, an enzyme that helps relax muscles to relieve menstrual discomfort. Regularly enjoying fresh pineapple will make a difference in how you feel. The greatest concentration of bromelain in pineapple is in and near the stem.

Spinach

 
The nutrients that we know fight menstrual cramps -- magnesium and vitamins B6 and E -- are found in abundance in spinach. The nutritional profile of this healthy vegetable makes it an excellent option for women who suffer from pain and bloating during their periods.

Dhania

Yes, dhania...it  is rich in apiol, a compound that has been proven to stimulate the menstrual process and relieve cramps. It's also a superfood loaded with lots of healthy nutrients.

 In addition to this....ladies its gud 2 check the kind of sanitary towels & pantliners that you use.Not all pads on sale out there are good 4 u..make an informed choice ladies.... check out these pads that significantly reduce the pain don't just go for the common always...

Nduta 

Nutrition counsellor