The principle of relieving dysmenorrhea is generally to differentiate the blood clot blocked at the exit by promoting blood circulation and removing blood stasis, so that it does not hurt. Drinking brown sugar and motherwort, massaging the lower abdomen and drinking more hot water can relieve dysmenorrhea.
How to prevent dysmenorrhea
1, a balanced diet. Don't neglect dinner because of losing weight, and eat too many sweets and salty food. Although a healthy diet can't eliminate dysmenorrhea, it has a magical effect on improving general health. Avoid junk food that is too sweet or salty, which will lead to flatulence and slow movement. Eat more fruits and vegetables, chicken and fish, and eat as little as possible.
2. Supplement vitamins and minerals. Calcium, potassium and magnesium minerals also help to relieve dysmenorrhea. Experts have found that women who take calcium have less dysmenorrhea than women who don't take calcium. Magnesium is also important because it helps the body absorb calcium effectively. May wish to increase the intake of calcium and magnesium on the eve and during menstruation.
3. Avoid caffeine. Caffeine in coffee, tea, cola and chocolate can make people nervous and may cause discomfort during menstruation. Therefore, caffeine should be avoided. In addition, the oil contained in coffee may also stimulate the small intestine.
4. Prohibition of alcohol. If women are prone to edema during menstruation, alcohol will aggravate this problem. Don't drink. If you have to drink, limit it to 1-2 glasses of wine.
5. Don't use diuretics. Many women think that diuretics can relieve menstrual swelling and discomfort, but in fact diuretics will excrete important minerals together with water. Women may want to reduce the intake of substances such as salt and alcohol that will retain water in the body. ：
6. Exercise properly. Especially on the eve of menstruation, women can take a walk or do other moderate exercise, so that when menstruation comes, the discomfort will be alleviated.