Monday, December 7, 2009

8 Diet Tips To Prevent Irregular Periods!

Irregular period or oligomenorrhea is a most common problem in many women. It may be either late period or early period. Also it may be bleeding between two periods.

The major cause of irregular periods is estrogen, but it may also be due to poor diet, hormonal imbalances, stress, too much weight loss or gain, usage of birth control pills or any other medical condition.

There are four types of irregular periods:
  • Shorter periods

  • Very light periods

  • Very heavy periods

  • Skipped or less frequent periods
Here are 10 diet tips that may help to prevent irregular period:

1. Try some juices:
  • If you are suffering from the problem of irregular periods, then try carrot juice for about 3-4 months. This is a natural way to regularize your periods.

  • Grape juice can also be beneficial.

  • Also, drinking 75 ml of parsley juice daily can prevent irregular periods.

  • Take juice of holy basil leaf with honey and black pepper powder twice a day for 4-6 weeks.

  • Grind dried almond peel, then mix with water and honey and drink for several days.
2. Omega-3 fatty acids:

This is the most preferred food for irregular periods. Food rich in Omega-3 fatty acid can help in promoting menstrual flow. It restores your irregular menstrual cycle. Various sources of omega-3 acids include: salmon, flax seed oil, herrings, mackerel, fish, etc.

3. Aloe vera:

Experts believe that aloe vera is a female tonic. The emmanagouge property of aloe vera can help to regulate your menstrual flow. Take Aloe Vera juice daily to help with your irregular periods.

4. Have some fenugreek seeds:

Fenugreek seeds are very helpful for menstruation related problems. You can also consider funnel seeds to relieve from menstrual problems.

5. Bamboo leaves:

Emmanagouge property of bamboo leaves can improve and promote menstrual flow. Not only these leaves can restore your normal menstrual cycle, but also they can relieve pain or discomfort during the periods. Made decoction with these leaves and take 2-3 times a day.

6. Drink more and more water:

Everyday drinking 8 glasses of water is essential. Water removes the wastages from your body thus keeping the whole system healthy and clean. It can put a positive effect on your menstrual cycle.

7. Don’t take foods that cause constipation

During the last week of your menstrual cycle, don’t take the foods that cause constipation such as sour foods, fried foods, spicy foods, protein rich pulses, etc. Also, avoid excess of sugar, caffeine, alcohol and other sweetened products.

8. Include these foods in your diet

Your diet should include foods like cucumber, drumsticks, pumpkin, papaya in liberal amount, dates, bitter gourd. Eating green unripe papaya can help you with delayed periods.



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