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Yam root and magnesium for cycle-related problems

Mood swings, water retention and cramps in the lower abdomen: when hormones turn everyday life upside down, many menstruating women suffer. The level of suffering varies and the symptoms vary from person to person. The diverse complaints shortly before and during the period can hardly be distinguished from premenstrual syndrome (PMS). The remedies are so individual that every menstruating person has to find their own way to make the menstrual symptoms easier to bear and contain. In this article, we present two remedies: yam root and magnesium.

What is yam and what can it do?

The yam root is an indispensable vegetable in many countries. In Africa, South America and the Caribbean it is valued above all for its high starch and potassium content. It also contains provitamin A, which has antioxidant properties. The yam root tastes like sweet potatoes. But it should never be eaten raw!

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Many cycle-related complaints are due to an imbalance between progesterone and estrogen. Progesterone is usually broken down too quickly, whereas the body produces excess estrogen. Mood swings, water retention, reduced libido and cramp-like abdominal pain are particularly common in menstruating women with premenstrual syndrome (PMS) and are caused by this imbalance. Yams contain the herbal active ingredient diosgenin, which is similar to the corpus luteum hormone progesterone. This can balance out the progesterone deficiency and the estrogen excess.


The effect has not yet been scientifically confirmed, but side effects rarely occur: reddening of the skin when applied externally, a short-term worsening of symptoms (which then subsides), nausea and increased urge to urinate. If you notice side effects that make you feel uncomfortable, talk to your gynecologist!

Magnesium helps the muscles to relax

Even if menstruation is not a disease, cramp-like period pains can keep you awake for hours or evendays long out of action.Instead of resorting to strong painkillers, many menstruating women prefer mild remedies and nutritional supplements. Magnesium is often in short supply in the body when the abdomen cramps and pulls. Magnesium is responsible for relaxing the muscles. The uterus contracts to shed the uterine lining. This causes pain. Taking magnesium helps the muscles to relax again.

Magnesium

If you don't want to resort to supplements, you can also replenish your magnesium stores through your diet. Bananas, cashews, linseed, raspberries, oatmeal and sunflower seeds contain a lot of magnesium. Make sure you eat enough magnesium-rich foods, especially shortly before and during your period!


The perception of pain varies from person to person. If you find period pain unusual or if your general condition has changed significantly from one period to the next, it is helpful to go to a gynecologist's office. Your gynecologist can rule out organic causes.

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Taynie period underwear adapts to all your movements and needs thanks to its flexible and stretchy nature. For a secure fit without leakage and a relaxed period. 


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