registered dietitian and author ofThe Better Period Food Solution.
I believe most people are referring to PMS when they say period flu.'
Clara Paik, MD
Luckily, Dr. Paik says the majority of people wont experienceallthese symptomseverymonth.
Thats why everyone will experience PMS a little differently, while some people will never feel itperiod.
Some women barely have any symptoms while some women suffer a great deal, says Dr. Paik.
We dont know why that is just yet.
Clara Paik, MD, is the director of gynecology at the University of California-Davis.
(This may also result in things likediarrhea during ovulation, too.)
As Dr. Paik mentioned, most period flu maladies will peace out the moment your period actually begins.
Use hot and cold therapy
Who hasnt taken a steamylavender bathin their luteal phaseam I right?
If youre experiencing breast tenderness, she recommends using frozen peas or an ice bag instead.
Lets not add frostbite to the list of PMS symptoms.
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Sleep, sleep, sleep
For some,PMS and sleep problemsgo hand-in-hand.
Thats why Dr. Paik says to really zero in on your shut-eye during your luteal phase.
During the last seven to 10 days of your cyclethats before your periodget your magnesium in.
Clara Paik, MD, is the director of gynecology at the University of California-Davis.
Beyond that, youll also want to ensure youre eating plenty of fiber (about25 grams per day).
Eat fiber-rich foods for constipation and bloating.
Eat plenty of berries, dark leafy vegetables, and whole grains, says Beckerman.
So keep your body going like a well-oiled machine and drink that H2O, says Beckerman.
Protect your mind from stress
In a perfect world, no one would be ~stressed~, like, ever.
Instead, confirm youre getting in activities that are like a massage for your mental health.
Otherwise, this fake (but still annoying) flu shall pass.
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