1. Tobacco
Smoking is associated with increased pain during days of periods, because it reduces oxygen levels.
2. Salty foods
We know you would not want to see this on this list, but you can not save it. Potato chips and ice cream make the perfect double when you are on those days of the month, but salt does not help. It is better to avoid it during the days of periods, if you do not want added pain.
3. Lack of sleep
Your body temperature rises when you are on cycle days, which means you may feel an internal heat, you may feel uncomfortable and find it harder to sleep, but it penalizes you. Lack of sleep makes you feel even more abdominal cramps and moreover causes prolongation of periods.
The good thing is that especially during those days, sleep is your priority.
4. Sugar
Fructose - the type of sugar commonly found in fruits as well as processed foods, is more difficult for some bodies to digest than others. Sugars can cause bloating, increase inflammation and as a result you will be more susceptible to abdominal cramps.
5. Caffeine
Reduce cappuccino during cycle days. Caffeine is also linked to bloating and inflammation.
6. Stress
The fact is that stress exacerbates periods. Some studies have concluded that stress is associated with increased cycle pain. All the more so if during those days your anxiety has increased.
Source: Bustle
