It is a long accepted nuisance that women all over the world have come to terms with and that is period pains and the acne breakouts that come with it. Not only is it unfair that we have to endure painful cramps and mood swings but to look as bad as you feel really takes the biscuit, face full of pimples and a huge bloated belly don’t exactly cheer you up when our feeling down. Unfortunately there are no complete cures for menstruation but there are tips that can help elevate the symptoms to make your life that much easier and your face a little less greasy to look at.



What are the best ways to deal with menstrual acne?

5 to 7 days before you are due your period make sure you include plenty of cherries in your diet you will get the most benefit from fresh cherries but frozen cherries will do if that’s your only option. It is very important to eat the cherries on their own and without any other foods as this will interrupt the absorption of the nutrients eat up to 3 cups per day and eat them alone about two hours before eating any other meal. Cherries are high in antioxidants and very low in carbs and fat so you can eat as much as you want without worrying about your waistline. It is the antioxidants that will clean the blood and liver and will help keep your skin clear when you get that extra dose of hormones during your period. Cherries are also very low in sodium so you don’t have to worry about causing any extra bloating.



How do I keep menstrual bloating to a minimum?

Aprox one week before your menstrual cycle is
to begin keep your salt intake very low. Sodium is necessary for good health but table salt that we pour on our food and that is loaded in processed food is the bad salt that actually effects your heart and will make you retain extra fluid especially around the tummy area. This can be limited by cutting out table salt completely, season foods with fresh herbs and spices instead. Use fresh foods and vegetables were possible as all prepackaged and processed foods are loaded with sugars and salt that are detrimental to your health and waistline. If you don’t have time to cook from scratch and are limited on time then chose prepackaged foods with no added salt label or low salt labels as these are better options then the regular kind. The over use of alt is also a major contributor to acne breakouts so you can kill two birds with one stone by seriously avoiding foods with high salt levels.



How to naturally treat menstrual cramps?

The more active and strong your muscles are the better they can cope with menstrual contractions. If your pelvic muscles are worked regularly through toning and aerobic exercises then the truth is you will suffer less menstrual cramping. It is good for body and mind to get regular exercise so getting on your jogging shoes and pounding that pavement at least three times per week will have a major effect on your life especially any menstrual cramps you get. Keeping the whole core area of your body strong and toned will help every muscle in your body to get stronger, improve your posture and in turn minimize any period pains you usually get as the area is better equipped to deal with the contractions. So a palates class a few times per week will seriously help in that area.