The rules.... This blood flow and the discomfort that some women experience is a monthly ritual that almost every woman in today's society experiences. While some will live this phase of the month with simplicity and lightness, others will be less able to bear the inconveniences that may appear during these few days.

Oriental medicine advocates total rest, a decrease in workload and a total surrender of one's body to inner emotions. Whereas Western medicine, especially in the United States or even here in Belgium or France, says the opposite. In fact, our countries would like the woman to continue to live her life without any specific modification and without taking into account what is happening deep inside her body. Living at 100 km/hour to hide this phase of the month, this period that is not supposed to impact our physical or emotional state.

However, painful periods are a warning sign of something deeper. They are a sign that the body is resting and needs to recharge itself and go into a "cocooning" phase for a few days.

So rest or overactivity?

Eastern or Western lifestyle?

Each woman will have a personal opinion on how to adapt this week of the month, which can be quite disturbing for some. But in the natural cycle of things, each period of the cycle separates into 4 phases that can correspond to the 4 seasons of the year.
Note that the period of menstruation is associated with winter which represents vulnerability. Winter is a phase of regeneration in the female cycle, it is a time of retreat and rest. Winter is the emptying of our energy, of our vital force, but also the time for personal evolution, the questioning of our projects.

Why does it hurt?

If you don't have any physiological concerns, period pain can be normal if you haven't been listening to yourself during the different phases of your body's cycle. You should also know that the changes that occur in your female body at this time are truly incredible.

• The fall of sexual hormones
• Mucosal detachment
• The uterine contractions allowing the evacuation of this mucous membrane
• Possible cervical spasms
• Etc...

Fortunately, natural medicines and naturopathy can support the woman in this period of the cycle without resorting to the ingestion of heavy allopathic drugs such as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs or paracetamol among others. We don't need chemistry to relieve our body, but rather to be at its school and respect its different phases.

Let us also note that for example the period of ovulation would be associated with summer which is the season of energetic fullness, radiance, welcome, power and assurance. This period of the cycle - not covered by chemical contraception such as the contraceptive pill - is the ideal time to make decisions, to finalize projects or to move forward in your personal life. It is also the right time to take care of yourself but also, of others.

Support for the Natural

Here are some natural keys to relieve your pain

• The hot water bottle on the belly or the lower back...this grandmother's remedy is a great classic that relieves many women.
• Some plants have analgesic virtues: Angelica, alchemilla, cimicifuga, chamomile....Beware nevertheless plants may have contraindications and each specific case deserves special attention. I could only advise you to take advice from your naturopath who will be able to target your own needs and will be able to answer your precise expectations.
• One week before your period, drink fresh carrot juice every day (organic carrots and juice without preservatives or added sugars...ideally "home-pressed") It is known that carrots are an ally in case of painful periods because it makes the blood flow more liquid and therefore prevents the formation of clots. This makes evacuation easier.

To stop suffering from the inconveniences related to the woman's cycle, there is only one rule: Listen to your body.