Ladies only: Something to love about raw life

[Eva]

I realize 100% of women who are raw at this moment don't have this blessing... but many do.

I woke up this morning to a surprise that my menstrual cycle was beginning. LOL, I remember the days when the level of crankiness, headaches, confusion, anger, etc. were the giveaways in the few days to a week prior. But sheesh, I'm the same ole me, not bloated, no cramps, no headache, happy as can be, just menstruating.

No "other" food's taste, texture, heat or anything else could be worth exchanging my last several days to grumpy ones! Or today to one filled with pain. No thank ya.

:):D

That's all.

[lafsalot]

Don't have the "blessing" anymore, but will say this, raw works wonders for menopausal symptoms ~ Cathy

[Eva]

LOL, good to know. I'll pass it on to my mom. She keeps joking with me that one day she's going to not get her period. She's in her 50s, I hope it comes soon!

[Mango]

I know what you mean. I used to be this horrible monster 1 week before my period. My whole family wanted to move out of the house during that time. It was ugly! Than once I got it, I would spend 3 days on the couch in pain.

This week I got my period and was shocked that I got it. I had to pull out the calendar to make sure that was right. No bloating, crankiness, or cramping. It was just a little blip on the radar screen this month. Gotta love raw!

[Eva]

Yup! I was surprised, then I thought... hmmm... well, I guess it is the 25th. :) I'm glad your family is having a better time of your period too! ;)

[RawBabie]

Im still waiting for this particular blessing. Actually I will admit PMS is really a thing of a the past, but my period is still pretty horrendous.

For those of you who are experiencing it as a 'non-event', how long have you been raw? And how long after going raw did you see this change?

Thanks! :)

[Eva]

RawBabie, my biggest problem was always the mood swings and headaches. I never had horrific cramps or super heavy periods.

My mood lifted immediately, and haven't had a period headache in distant memory.

I have been 100% raw for about 98% of the last year and a half. :D

[RawKnitster]

Don't have the "blessing" anymore, but will say this, raw works wonders for menopausal symptoms ~ Cathy

I second that! I'm 54 and have been in peri-menopausal state for 4 years. My symptoms are similiar to PMS with mild hot flashes. During my many raw stretches in the past 4 years.... all symptoms disappear.

[Mango]

I have been back and forth with raw for about 5 years. But have been vegetarian 100% for 5 years. The PMS got much better since giving up animal products. The cramping and lighter period gets better when I am 100% raw. I have been back on the 100% raw kick for 2 months and I have seen a difference in my period already.