Menstrual Hygiene Day: Why Period Leave Is Important
Period pain is a real issue that needs more thought and empathetic treatment.
Lachmi Deb Roy 28 May 2021, Last Updated at 2:26 pm Lachmi Deb Roy 2021-05-28T13:11:23+05:30 Menstrual Hygiene Day: Why Period Leave Is Important outlookindia.com 2021-05-28T14:26:04+05:30
Painful and Messy a majority of women associate the two words with Menstruation. However, not all women experience the same intensity of pain during their periods. For some women, their menstrual cramps can feel like a throbbing pain that can easily make their day-to-day functioning seem impossible.
Amid all the chatter revolving around menstruation, for working women, the question of providing period leave to women holds a lot of significance. A few years back a Mumbai-based digital media company announced that all female employees working in the company will be allowed to take a leave on the first day of their per
Jan 28, 2021
Tenzin Chodon
What are menstrual cramps?
canva
Can foods help reduce period cramps?
Certain foods have the power to decrease inflammation in the body, which in turn helps cure menstrual pain.
canva
Here are some foods you can eat to treat and reduce period cramps.
canva
Ginger
Ginger is known to ease abdominal cramps. It also has medicinal properties that can treat bloating and gas.
canva
Salmon
Rich in omega-3 fatty acids, salmon helps reduce inflammation, acting as an instant pain-reliever for menstrual cramps.
canva
Nuts
canva
Leafy vegetables
Menstruation leads to blood loss and iron-deficiency, triggering lethargy. Leafy greens are packed with vitamins and iron that help compensate for the loss of vital nutrients from the body.