ByIANSlife

May 28, 2020 (IANSlife) A woman undergoes many physical and hormonal changes in her life. Some are easy, but some can bring complications with them. Menstrual cycles, for instance, tend to be accompanied by problems like irregular periods, excessive bleeding, pain, and cramps.

Factors that are responsible for this condition include the increased intake of sour, salty, hot, pungent, heavy, and fermented food; meat of fatty and domestic animals; alcoholic beverages; indigestion; and eating before the previous meal is digested, points out Dr. Partap Chauhan, Director, Jiva Ayurveda.

Conditions that also have a strong effect include repeated abortions, excessive sexual activity, increased physical exertion (walking, riding, weight lifting, etc.), emaciation, trauma, and day sleeping. Psychological conditions such as grief, anger, lust, and anxiety are also known to play a key role in aggravating menstrual problems.

According to Ayurveda, Dr Chauhan, says a poor diet and inefficient digestion are the main causative factors for these disorders. Improperly digested food leads to the production of toxins in the body. “These toxins are circulated by the blood to the deep tissues and channels, where they cause blockages and stagnation. These conditions cause aggravation of Vata Dosha (air) and the Rakta Dhatu (blood). The aggravated Vata brings impaired blood into the channels carrying the raj (menstrual blood), leading to increase menstrual blood flow.”

Ayurveda recommends different types of treatment to treat menstrual problems. These include nourishing and toning herbs as well as rejuvenative treatment in accordance with the nature of the disorder, he says. “Massage and the incorporation of meditation and yoga may also be beneficial for permanent elimination of the problems. It is important to address these menstruation problems because a woman expels a large proportion of her wastes and toxins through this process. If these toxins remain in the body, they cause further stagnation and blockage within the body.”

He shares natural ways that can help fight menstrual problems:

• Take one crushed garlic clove with two cloves twice a day during your periods.
• When suffering from period cramps, take a teaspoon of aloe vera gel mixed with a pinch of black pepper or cinnamon powder.
• Drinking ginger infused herbal tea helps. You can also mix 1 tsp of ginger powder in warm water and have that.
• Take the following decoction from the first day of your periods helps to alleviate the symptoms: Boil 1 tsp of cumin seeds with two glasses of water over moderate heat until the mixture reduces to half. Sieve the seeds. Add a teaspoon of honey and drink it warm.
• Cooling showers and bathing with sandalwood and mint essence are helpful.
• Include spices like cumin, fenugreek seeds, black pepper, cloves, coriander, and mint in your diet. 
• Include pumpkin, papaya, cucumber, potato, cauliflower, and peas in your diet.

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