Period Tips to Ease the Discomforts of Menstruation
It’s time to stop living with the belief that bad periods are just a part of life. Start taking charge of your health and learn how you can have a better period!
Start with the articles to the right, then check out our other articles and free resources.
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So Many Names & Perspectives
No matter what you call it — Dot, Tom (time of the month), Cousin Ruby, Aunt Flo, Period, or even the old phrase “on the rag,” – it is still menstruation. If you are a woman, live with women, have daughters or sisters, work or interact in some way with females – chances are good that you are somewhat familiar with the basic details of the menstrual cycle.
Despite countless opportunities for learning about this incredible, natural and normal occurrence, many women of all ages – especially adolescents – are ashamed of it or find it awkward and embarrassing. The time has come for us to speak up and end any lingering traces of old societal menstrual taboos.
The best way to embrace menstruation –your own periods, your daughter’s periods, or those of your partner or loved one – is to deepen your understanding by learning the basic facts. Without this foundation anything seems plausible, especially the common cultural perspectives that offer negative and/or medicalized views.
Fat – Why You Need It!
When I was younger I tried a different diet almost every week. No surprise really, I was a teenager in the 90′s – the decade of low-fat/no-fat foods. Remember Snackwells? Yeah, I was all over those things! When I was about 15 I read that one should not consume more than 25 grams of fat a day, and just like that, fat became the enemy to be avoided at all costs! For years I would constantly aim for as little fat as possible, always trying to stay as far under 25 grams as I could.
Fast forward to my early 20′s. I started to develop some MAJOR health issues that I could not figure out! I was constantly sick, had achy joints, my digestion had gone from bad to worse and my menstrual health was a disaster. I went to countless doctors but all the tests came back normal. According to the docs I was fine. However, I was not feeling fine. It’s not like I was lying in a hospital bed but I felt unhealthy even though I kept being told that I was okay. In addition to my major issues, my skin and eyes were dry and my hair and nails were a brittle mess. No matter how much water I drank I still felt dehydrated and it seemed that the food I was eating wasn’t being absorbed.
Let’s just say that this period in my life served as my wake-up call. Since that time I’ve cleaned up my diet and lifestyle significantly. I kicked the processed junk-food habit and starting eating a LOT more veggies and whole grains. But fat? Sure I’d cook with olive oil and eat avocados once in awhile but that was the extent of it.
Two and a half years ago I was introduced to Sally Fallon (author of Nourishing Traditions and founder of the Weston A. Price foundation) through The Institute for Integrative Nutrition. Her presentation totally changed my perspective on fat. read more…
What You Need to Know About the Disposal of Feminine Care Items
One of the “ewww” factors for public restrooms can be the improper disposal of feminine care items. Sometimes they are thrown on the floor; other times they are not wrapped up before depositing in the receptacle, if there is even one to be found. Often times, the receptacle itself is soiled from previous use, making it unsanitary to touch. And as the puberty age steadily drops, many elementary school restrooms that would benefit from a receptacle don’t have one. (more…)
Earth Day Event: 60 Minutes to a “Green” Period (Free Webinar)
Join us and Women’s Health Coach, Nicole Jardim of The Healthy Elements, for this exclusive Earth Day celebration!
What is Earth Day? Earth Day is an annual day on which events (like this one) are held worldwide to demonstrate support for environmental protection.
Why should you be concerned with environmental protection? To name a few there is: our children’s future, increased waste/pollution, and global warming. But one of the best reasons is the direct effect on our health. Our bodies come into contact with chemicals and toxins daily, but do you know how they are affecting:
- OUR lives?
- OUR environment?
- OUR periods?
Well, that’s exactly what will be covered in this free 60 Minutes to a “Green” Period Webinar on April 22nd.
Understanding Your Menstrual Cycle
By Softcup
The menstrual cycle and menstruation are often not well understood by many women, even though dealing with it is something they are faced with on a regular basis.
The average menstrual cycle is 28 days long, but just as all women are different, so are our periods. Normal cycles can range anywhere from 21 to 35 days in adults and from 21 to 45 days in young teens.
Many women may have irregular or heavy periods, making their periods unpredictable or otherwise difficult. Many women with irregular or heavy periods manage them with menstrual cups, which are safe to use right before you start your period, which can be especially beneficial if your period is not quite as predictable as you’d like it to be.
The menstrual cycle timing described below is based off of the average 28-day cycle. If your menstrual cycle is a bit shorter or longer, the timing of certain occurrences in your cycle may vary.
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