As the seasons change, our menstrual cycle will also shift.
A good diet with positive lifestyle modifications can help avoid menstrual cycle symptoms.
Want to know a few tips for minimizing your symptoms?
We can discourse on supplements all day, but it is also possible to see relief by just modifying diet, and lifestyle, and reducing stress levels.
Eating a balanced diet with *macronutrients, and plenty of *micronutrients support a healthy menstrual cycle.
(*PS: in case you need to look them up: macronutrients make up your total caloric intake, and include carbohydrates, proteins, and fats. Micronutrients include vitamins, minerals, and water).
The combo above helps the body manufacture hormones with a minimum amount of dietary stress.
Are you getting enough Zzz’s?
Sleep is also vital to hormone health and reproductive capacity.
Aim to sleep between seven and nine hours every night.
Stress can affect the menstrual cycle too, so it's essential to manage it by engaging in physical activity, meditating, or breathwork.
Healthy menstruation requires several nutrients.