My 17-year-old daughter suffers tremendously during her menstrual cycle
every month. During those days, she barely eats and says most foods make
her feel nauseous. Are there foods that will help ease her symptoms?
Should she avoid certain foods?
Does staying active help? Please advise.
Painful periods is a very common problem among teenage girls and women which hinder their normal school related, household or job work. Although some pain during periods is normal, excessive pain is not. The medical term for the same is dysmenorrhea.
DON'T STAY HUNGRY
Now the diet during these days is the most important and not eating is going the make the symptoms of discomfort worse.
HAVE CARBS AND PROTEIN
A diet rich in carbohydrates (roti, rice, bread, poha, upma and the like) having a good focus of good quality protein (egg whites for non vegetarians and soya, quinoa, pulses for the vegetarians) helps to continue the wear and tear functions of the body smoothly which is high during monthly menstruation due of uterine wall breakdown. So make sure you feed her some of these foods in the any form that she likes -the cuisine, style of cooking and taste can be adjust to suit her taste buds but eating is most essential.
VITAMIN B6 COULD EASE YOUR PAIN
A diet rich in vitamin B6 or pyridoxine helps ease period pain.Include fish, beef, starchy vegetables like potato, banana, rice, fortified cereals in your diet to get good quality B6 or even a supplement (50-100mg) a few days prior to, during and three to four days post completion of your periods every month is a good way to alleviate this pain.
OTHER AIDS
Among other aids -a warm f water bag or heating pad applied to the lower belly area, light cir cular massage on the abdomen, warm beverages, warm shower or bath and light exercise all help to ease the pain. Good luck!
Does staying active help? Please advise.
Painful periods is a very common problem among teenage girls and women which hinder their normal school related, household or job work. Although some pain during periods is normal, excessive pain is not. The medical term for the same is dysmenorrhea.
DON'T STAY HUNGRY
Now the diet during these days is the most important and not eating is going the make the symptoms of discomfort worse.
HAVE CARBS AND PROTEIN
A diet rich in carbohydrates (roti, rice, bread, poha, upma and the like) having a good focus of good quality protein (egg whites for non vegetarians and soya, quinoa, pulses for the vegetarians) helps to continue the wear and tear functions of the body smoothly which is high during monthly menstruation due of uterine wall breakdown. So make sure you feed her some of these foods in the any form that she likes -the cuisine, style of cooking and taste can be adjust to suit her taste buds but eating is most essential.
VITAMIN B6 COULD EASE YOUR PAIN
A diet rich in vitamin B6 or pyridoxine helps ease period pain.Include fish, beef, starchy vegetables like potato, banana, rice, fortified cereals in your diet to get good quality B6 or even a supplement (50-100mg) a few days prior to, during and three to four days post completion of your periods every month is a good way to alleviate this pain.
OTHER AIDS
Among other aids -a warm f water bag or heating pad applied to the lower belly area, light cir cular massage on the abdomen, warm beverages, warm shower or bath and light exercise all help to ease the pain. Good luck!
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