Women can drink Eucommia tea during menstruation. Eucommia ulmoides has the effects of regulating qi and blood, nourishing the skin, and strengthening the body. It is beneficial for women to drink Eucommia tea during menstruation, pregnancy, postpartum recovery period and lactation period. Be careful not to catch cold, rest appropriately, avoid strenuous activities, drink plenty of boiled water, and pay attention to the hygiene and cleanliness of the vagina.
Dietary precautions during menstruation:
1. Eat more foods that promote blood circulation
During menstruation, you should eat more scallions, fungus, peanuts, walnuts, jujubes, Longan, rose. If you accidentally eat cold food during your menstrual period, or you can't help but eat ice, you can drink more brown sugar and boiled ginger to balance the blood circulation in the body and promote smooth blood flow.
2. Eat more calcium-rich foods
Studies have found that women’s high intake of calcium and vitamin D can help reduce the risk of premenstrual syndrome. Women should consume 1,200 milligrams of calcium and 700 international units of vitamin D per day. You should eat more low-fat milk, cheese, yogurt, fortified orange juice and soy milk, salmon and vitamin D-fortified milk, etc., and get more sun exposure.
3. Don’t miss breakfast
In order to avoid feeling particularly hungry, three meals a day should be on time, especially breakfast. Don’t miss breakfast. If you feel depressed during premenstrual period, missing any meal will inevitably lead to large fluctuations in blood sugar and aggravate premenstrual syndrome.
4. Eat more fiber and lean protein
Eat more whole grain foods such as brown rice, oats and barley bread, eat more lean protein and a variety of fruits and vegetables. Fiber helps the body clear excess estrogen. Eat more vegetables, beans, whole wheat, buckwheat and barley (which are not only rich in fiber, but also contain a lot of magnesium) and other foods. You can absorb more vitamins B1 and B2, which is very important for preventing premenstrual syndrome.
5. Eat less sugar
Sweets can cause estrogen and progesterone disorders, thereby reducing serotonin levels in the brain, leading to emotional instability, greater anxiety, and premenstrual syndrome. . Experts recommend eating less or no sweets, drinking more water, and eating some fresh fruits.