rawstrength
03-25-2008, 04:18 PM
Before raw, I always thought that my periods were manageable. I didn't think that they could get any easier, and I thought I was blessed to have periods that didn't interrupt my normal life. The week before my period I would be bloated, moody, energy-less, and have lots of acne. During my period, I would take 3 motrin (IBprofin) twice a day to prevent cramps.
Anyway, when I went raw, I stopped taking the motrin. I found out that I had horrible period cramps :mad: . I would be in so much pain all day, that normal sports/life would be unbearable.
On raw, each period (and I've had 5, now) has gotten progressively easier. Less PMS, and less cramps.
During this cycle, about 2 weeks before my period, I fasted for three days. I had no PMS. I wasn't tired or moody at all the week before my period. When I got my period, I had no cramps.
I have my period right now, and I'm using my new Divacup. It is fabulous - I absolutely love it! I can go all day without changing a pad/tampon, and I completely forget that I am wearing it. Putting it in and taking it out is a bit uncomfortable, especially for me because I am young, a virgin, and petite, but it is SO worth it.
I also feel much better about the Divacup's impact on the environment. From their website:
"Billions of tampons and pads are dumped into landfill and sewage systems each year in the U.S. alone. Because The DivaCup® is reusable, women save money while becoming part of the environmental solution!"
Anyway, I don't mean to sell Divacups. I'm sure there are other great period solutions out their like the Keeper and Mooncup. I'm just really glad that through raw food, natural products, and the will power to make it through those unbearable period cramps without medication, I have been able to feel so much better than I ever thought I could.
Anyway, when I went raw, I stopped taking the motrin. I found out that I had horrible period cramps :mad: . I would be in so much pain all day, that normal sports/life would be unbearable.
On raw, each period (and I've had 5, now) has gotten progressively easier. Less PMS, and less cramps.
During this cycle, about 2 weeks before my period, I fasted for three days. I had no PMS. I wasn't tired or moody at all the week before my period. When I got my period, I had no cramps.
I have my period right now, and I'm using my new Divacup. It is fabulous - I absolutely love it! I can go all day without changing a pad/tampon, and I completely forget that I am wearing it. Putting it in and taking it out is a bit uncomfortable, especially for me because I am young, a virgin, and petite, but it is SO worth it.
I also feel much better about the Divacup's impact on the environment. From their website:
"Billions of tampons and pads are dumped into landfill and sewage systems each year in the U.S. alone. Because The DivaCup® is reusable, women save money while becoming part of the environmental solution!"
Anyway, I don't mean to sell Divacups. I'm sure there are other great period solutions out their like the Keeper and Mooncup. I'm just really glad that through raw food, natural products, and the will power to make it through those unbearable period cramps without medication, I have been able to feel so much better than I ever thought I could.