MENSTRUATION

Menstruation and premenstrual syndrome are phenomena in which women have vaginal bleeding during regular periods of about 28 days.

During the period prior to menstruation women have a series of alterations in their organic and psychological physiology which produce strong changes in their temperament.

Symptoms

In certain people, but not in general are

Depression

A sharp pain in the abdomen (cramps).

Headaches.

Acne.

Muscular cramps.

Water retention.

Insomnia

Abdominal swelling.

Nervousness.

Fatigue.

Pain in the joints.

Negative changes in personality (easily irritated, depressed, crying,etc.)

Causes

These  symptom is a hormonal imbalance which occurs due to the excessive level of estrogen in comparison to the progesterone level, in addition to a decrease of blood sugar (hypoglycemia).

Cramps : During menstruation the body produces some hormones called prostaglandins which stimulate the uterus muscles to contract and expel menstrual waste. This produced cramps.

Treatment

The intake of multi- vitamins and minerals, especially calcium and magnesium.

An adequate diet and daily exercise.

The following food should be reduced in the diet. Salt ( it causes water retention), alcohol, coffee, cigarette, red meats such as pork and beef, and canned foods.

Drink plenty of water with aloe vera juice before and after menstruation. This will help reduce inflammation greatly and avoid pain.

Rigorously avoid constipation

Put a bag of warm water on the stomach. This will help reduce inflammation as well as allow bllod to flow, thus relaxing the muscles.

Rub the abdomen with warm aloe vera and eucalyptus cream, also reduce inflammation and relieves pain.

Supplements

Royal jelly or bee pollen, multi- minerals, aloe vera juice, vitamin C