I am cramping horribly, and I can't stay energized. What types of foods will help?
2007-07-19 15:24:05 · 17 answers · asked by Mandi B 1 in Health ➔ Women's Health
Evening primrose oil and chaste tree berry (also known as vitex) helps ease PMS symptoms & regular exercise.
General dietary guidelines include the complete elimination of all "junk" food, as well as all stimulants (coffee, tea, alcohol, chocolate and refined sugar). The diet should contain adequate animal protein, plenty of healthy animal fats, complex carbohydrates and a variety of fresh vegetables. Fresh fruits may be included unless a yeast infection is present. All commercial vegetable oils, both liquid and partially hydrogenated, should be excluded as these interfere with key prostaglandins and the regulation of hormone production. Foods rich in vitamin A, vitamin D, the B complex (especially B6 and pantothenic acid), vitamin E, calcium, magnesium, and certain long-chain fatty acids should be stressed as all of these nutrients seem to be key in easing the symptoms of PMS. Hopes this helps. :)
2007-07-20 06:02:23 · answer #1 · answered by Fraulein 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Milk will stop your boobs from hurting and potassium will help with the cramping. Avoid caffeine, greasy food, and spicy food at all costs - those will only make things much worse.
2007-07-19 22:34:37 · answer #2 · answered by the_crying_queen 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Bananas, chocolate, and honey. Eat things that dont have a lot of added sugar.
Have a chocolate and banana milkshake!
Use a hot herb pack on your cramps(directly on them-its my savior), and take a hot bath.
2007-07-19 22:32:10 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
For me, it will be ginger tea. If you can't get an instant one, just smash up some ginger roots and boil them in a pot for 10-15mins. Add some brown sugar to taste. Sip it throughout the day.
2007-07-19 22:28:56 · answer #4 · answered by Ai_22192 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Avoid caffeine. Drink herbal tea. A balanced diet high in greens, beans & rice and fresh fruit.
2007-07-19 22:27:18 · answer #5 · answered by toe poe gee gee oh 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My best friend puts a warm and wet towel on her abdomen. She says is relaxes her ... she takes nyquil so she can sleep sinc she feels soooo tired.
2007-07-19 22:27:42 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Milk is suppose to bring some relief and carbs like pasta are good too.
2007-07-19 22:33:20 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pizza. Eaten in an isolation cell.
2007-07-19 22:28:33 · answer #8 · answered by steve.c_50 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My girlfriend always chills out after some chocolate.
2007-07-19 22:26:31 · answer #9 · answered by thehumm09 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
do warm things b/c cold items will only encourage the cramping
2007-07-19 22:27:17 · answer #10 · answered by katrina w 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋