How to Treat Dysmenorrhea with Foods

Dysmenorrhea (painful menstruation) means that women have periodic pains during or prior to, or after the menstrual period in the lower abdomen. In this article, we will discuss how to treat dysmenrrhea with foods.

1. Tofu
Tofu is made from yellow beans. It contains high levels of isoflovones. Intake of tofu will help to stimulate the production of good estrogen which is low during menstruation resulting in reducing the inflammation as well as menstrual cramps. It also inhibits bad estrogen, also known as xenoestrogens which causes breast cancer and tumors in women. Raw yellow bean is toxic and harmful to our body.

2. Legumes
Legumes are dark green food. It contains high amounts of vitamin C and chlorophyll that help to relax our abdominal muscles caused by inflammation during menstruation and fighting against forming of free radicals in our body.

3. Deep sea fish
Dark water fish such as tuna and salmon containing high amounts of iron and omega 3 fatty acid help to stimulate the production of red blood cells that is essential to replace blood loss during menstruation. Without omega 3 fatty acids to balance the excessive of omega 6 acid it will result in hormone imbalance thus increasing the risk of menstrual cramps.

4. Banana
Bananas containing high amounts of potassium and magnesium that work together to block the release of prostaglandins and occurrence of spasms.

5. Green tea
Green tea helps to stimulate the digestive system resulting in a cooling sensation and alleviating sharp, stabbing pain during menstruation.

6. Mexican wild yam
Mexican wild yam contains precursors to DHEA that help to regulate and balance hormones the natural way resulting in reducing symptoms of menstruation. Study shows that people with healthy DHEA levels when given a choice, chose lean protein and carbohydrate foods as opposed to foods comprised of high fat.
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