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Most Popular Menstrual Health Supplements
The menstrual cycle is natural, but does come with its side affects. "85% of women are affected by PMS symptoms. PMS is a condition, which is associated with somatic, emotional and behavioral symptoms during the women menstruation. Anxiety, depression, acne, fatigue, and headache are common symptoms of PMS." - J Menopausal Med.
Looking after your health during your menstrual cycle is very important due to its effects on areas of your health like your mental health, wellbeing, hormones, weight, diet, deficiencies, the list can be endless. In this blog we go through our most popular menstrual health supplements which may help you find the right supplement for you during your menstrual cycle.
Let's start with the activities you can do to reduce the severity of PMS symptoms, according to The Royal Women's Hospital there are many day to day activities you can do to reduce PMS symptoms which includes reducing moodiness and painful periods these include "A healthy diet, avoiding salt in your cooking and food, reducing caffeine intake, restoring your sleep cycle, regular daily exercise and reducing stress may help improve your quality of life and significantly reduce the severity of PMS symptoms". The Royal Women's Hospital also mentions vitamin D..
Sleep, sunshine & vitamin D
"Sleep, sunshine and vitamin D play a vital role in our general health and may help to improve our menstrual health as well" - The Women's (The Royal Women's Hospital)
Other research has found Calcium, Cranberry, Dandelion Root, D-mannose , Evening Primrose Oil, Ginkgo biloba, Magnesium, Peppermint Oil, Turmeric, Vitamin B, Vitamin D, Vitamin K all to have positive effects on the menstrual cycle and are all very popular female supplements. Let's take a look at why these supplements are so popular and the research that supports them...
Peppermint
"Peppermint, is anti-inflammatory and helps relieve menstrual cramps, improves digestion, boosts energy and cools the body (very handy for hot flashes)" - MedicalNewsToday.
Evening Primrose Oil
"Evening primrose oil is used for many women’s health concerns, including hot flashes, breast pain, and symptoms of PMS. Some older studies show that evening primrose oil can decrease PMS symptoms" - HealthLine
Dandelion
"Dandelion is a liver herb. This means that dandelion is great for supporting detoxification. In addition, dandelion contains vitamin K which helps with blood clotting and can reduce heavy menstrual flow" - National Library of Medicine
Calcium
"A
2017 clinical trial found that calcium supplements helped to reduce some symptoms of PMS, like bloating and fatigue. More so, they concluded that calcium supplementation was effective for reducing psychological symptoms, including sadness, mood swings, and anxiety." - Healthline
Popular Menstrual Health Supplements A-Z:
- Calcium
- Cranberry
- Dandelion Root
- D-mannose
- Evening Primrose Oil
- Ginkgo biloba
- Magnesium
- Peppermint Oil
- Turmeric
- Vitamin B
- Vitamin D
- Vitamin K
Hot Drinks & Water Bottles
Sometimes you just need to cozy up with your favourite PJs on, a hot water bottle and a nice warm herbal tea - Here are a list of popular hot drinks you can cozy up with during those tough days/nights during your menstrual cycle.
Popular Menstrual Health Hot Drinks:
- All Teas & Herbal Drinks
- Organic Lemongrass & Ginger Loose Leaf Tea
- Organic Elderberry, Rosehip & Hibiscus Loose Leaf Tea
- Organic Turmeric Chai Loose Leaf Tea
- Matcha Green Tea
- Green Tea
- Dandelion Tea
- Turmeric Latte
- Mushroom Mocha
- Peppermint Tea
For healthy & delicious hot drink recipes check out our blog!
IMPORTANT NOTICE* Advice is for information only and should not replace medical care. Please check with your GP before trying any remedies.
Sources Tagged within blog & below:
J Menopausal Med.
The Royal Women's Hospital
MedicalNewsToday
HealthLine
National Library of Medicine
Healthline
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