Post Date September, 04 2023
Menstruation is a physiological reaction that occurs every month in women, and menstrual abnormalities also occur. Excessive menstruation is a type of irregular menstruation, which should be avoided, especially during physiological days. It is also important to pay attention to daily diet.
How to avoid excessive menstruation
1. Adjusting the mood without worrying: Due to the influence of endocrine factors, many women experience varying degrees of mental symptoms such as irritability, nervousness, and nervousness during physiological days (medically known as physiological day syndrome), which can easily provoke or irritate them. Therefore, during physiological days, one should adjust one's mood, avoid worrying, maintain mental happiness, and avoid negative stimuli, depression, sadness, anger, etc. Family members should also be fully cared for and taken care of, and do not argue.
2. Method for cleaning the external genitalia: Wipe the external genitalia with warm water every day, with each person taking a bowl and soup. You can take a shower or take a bath, but you must refuse to take a shower or sit bath. After defecating, wipe the anus from front to back with a letter.
3. On physiological days, it is best not to be in the same room: On physiological days, women's overall resistance is low, and the local protective barrier of the reproductive tract is temporarily disrupted. At this time, sexual intercourse in the same room can easily cause reproductive organ infections.
4. Combining work and rest to prevent colds: During menstruation, one can still participate in work and labor as usual, but physical labor and excessive exercise should be avoided, such as running, ball games, long-distance walking, etc. Take a good rest and ensure sleep time. At the same time, pay attention to insulation to avoid catching a cold, do not sit in a cool place, do not rain, do not bathe or wash feet in cold water, do not cross the river barefoot, do not work in the water, and do not swim. Excessive labor and physical activity lead to an increase in menstrual flow and an extension of menstrual period. Cold stimulation can easily lead to menstrual disorders and dysmenorrhea.
What to eat after menstruation
1. During menstruation, one should eat light, plain, and nutritious substances. They should not eat spicy and stimulating foods, nor should they smoke or drink alcohol. They should not stimulate blood vessel dilation, premature menstruation, or excessive menstrual volume.
2. During menstruation, one should eat fresh and easily digestible foods, and should not eat raw, cold, or difficult to digest foods. If you eat raw and cold food during your holiday, one can hinder digestion, and the other can damage the body's sunlight. Your menstrual flow may not function well, and your menstrual flow may be too low. Physiological pain and amenorrhea may also occur.
3. During menstruation, one should eat more foods that moisten the intestines and relieve constipation, such as fresh vegetables, fruits, peanut kernels, walnut kernels, sesame kernels, oil, honey, etc. At the same time, one should drink more water to help digestion and smooth bowel movements. Because menstrual bowel movements are prone to dryness and congestion in the pelvis and lower body.
Dietary taboos for excessive menstruation
1. Green tea: Green tea contains over 30% tannic acid, which is easy to bind with iron ions in the intestines and produce precipitation. The absorption of iron ions by the intestinal mucosa can cause breast swelling, causing anxiety, anger, and emotional instability. At the same time, it consumes the stored vitamin B in the body and disrupts the metabolism of carbohydrates. At the same time, strong tea has a high content of caffeine, which stimulates the nerves and cardiovascular system, and is prone to dysmenorrhea, delayed menstrual cycle, and excessive menstrual bleeding. Meanwhile, the tannins in strong tea can suffocate the iron collar, leading to iron deficiency and blood deficiency.
2. Crab: Crab has a cold nature, clearing heat and cooling blood stasis. During women's menstrual period, it is prohibited to eat cold foods, especially for those with cold dysmenorrhea.
3. Chocolate: Eating too much chocolate can make your mood more unstable, not only leading to weight gain, but also increasing your need for vitamin B. At the same time, sugar consumes vitamin B and minerals in the body, and I like sugary foods.
4. Watermelon: Watermelon is a cold fruit with a cold and smooth nature. Eating watermelon during menstruation can hinder digestion, easily harm the human body's sunlight, cause internal cold, and worsen physiological pain.
5. Alcohol: Alcohol consumes vitamin B and minerals in the body. Drinking too much alcohol can disrupt the metabolism of carbohydrates and produce excessive estrogenic hormones, stimulate vasodilation, premature menstruation, and excessive menstrual volume.
Dietary therapy for excessive menstruation
1. Ginseng and hemp Congee
Ingredients: 10g ginseng, 5g hemp, 100g japonica rice.
Preparation method: slice ginseng for use, decoct cohosh to make medicine juice, add medicine juice to ginseng slices of japonica rice, and cook Congee on low heat.
Effect: Strengthen the spleen and replenish qi and blood, suitable for Qi deficiency type with excessive menstruation.
2. Aiye Chicken Soup
Ingredients: 1 old hen, 20g mugwort leaves, low in refined salt.
Method of preparation: The hen is slaughtered and washed, hot water is heated and taken out. It is then placed in a casserole with mugwort leaves, and refined salt and water are added. Cook over low heat until it rots.
Effect: Nourishing Qi and warming the menstrual blood, suitable for Qi deficiency type with excessive menstruation.
