1. Do you need to take less baths and wash your hair during menstruation? Old people always like to say that they don't take a bath during menstruation. The reason is that the pelvic cavity is congested at this time and the blood volume in the head is reduced. If you accidentally catch a cold, the blood volume in your head will be less, which will easily lead to dizziness and headache. Therefore, the water temperature of the shower needs special attention at this time. In fact, you sweat a lot during menstruation, so it is also important to keep your body comfortable and clean. Adding a few drops of lavender essential oil to the bath can stretch your body and mind. Massage your head when you wash your hair, which can relieve the pressure on your nervous system. Remember to blow dry your scalp with hot air immediately after washing your hair.
Do you need special dietary principles during menstruation?
Yes, it's best to eat less and eat more at this time. Some people like to overeat, because their metabolism is accelerated at this time, so they have an appetite.
Very good; But in fact, overeating can also lead to obesity. It is suitable to eat a high carbohydrate diet during menstruation: for example, whole wheat bread, fruits, vegetables, potatoes and so on. It can maintain the stability of blood sugar and make the mood more calm. Carbohydrate can increase the content of serotonin in the brain, improve mood and regulate sleep.
As we all know, don't eat cold food during menstruation, including cold lettuce, watermelon, iced food, drinks, etc., so as to avoid abdominal vasoconstriction, insufficient blood flow and aggravated pain. Chinese medicine advocates not eating cold on weekdays. Because when the liver meridian is depressed, you will be thirsty and want to eat ice, which will cause cold in the spleen and stomach and form a vicious circle. Many girls' dysmenorrhea is caused by eating ice. Eating ice for a long time makes their physique worse. In particular, it is forbidden to drink cold drinks during menstruation, which leads to cold and blood stasis in the reproductive system and even serious consequences of various gynecological diseases and infertility.
Can I eat dessert during menstruation?
Sorry, I have to eat less dessert. Sweet food can make blood sugar fluctuate violently, make mood more unstable, and consume vitamin B group and minerals. And foods with high sodium content can easily make water not be discharged normally, causing edema and breast swelling. Caffeine-containing beverages, such as coffee, cola and tea, can also cause mood swings and breast swelling, consume vitamin B groups and destroy carbohydrate metabolism. High-fat foods will also increase the body's demand for minerals, while frozen desserts will easily lead to poor blood circulation. So, if you really need food comfort, please choose low fat, high fiber, nuts, cereals and fresh fruits and vegetables. Like whole grains and nuts, they are rich in vitamin B group, which can relieve premenstrual anxiety and irritability, and regulate abdominal pain, breast pain and fatigue. Fresh fruits and vegetables are rich in vitamin C, which can also relieve depression.
For the health of girls, these knowledge points must be kept in mind.