Diet
Too much sour, salty, spicy, heavy, fermented or fatty food, and alcohol.
Overview
What is menstrual problems?
Menstrual problems is a broad term for disorders of the monthly cycle. These include delayed or missed periods, very heavy bleeding, long periods and painful cramps.
Heavy bleeding over many months can lead to anaemia. That is why it is important to get it checked and not ignore it.
The Ayurvedic view
Ayurveda links these problems to weak digestion and poor diet. Toxins build up and block the channels, which disturbs vata dosha and rakta (blood).
Causes
What commonly triggers it
Eating habits
Eating again before the last meal is digested, and frequent indigestion.
Physical strain
Heavy exertion, day sleeping, weakness, injury or repeated abortions.
Emotional stress
Grief, anger and anxiety can upset the cycle.
Symptoms
Signs to notice
- Heavy or long-lasting bleeding
- Delayed, scanty or missed periods
- Painful cramps and body aches
- Burning in the lower abdomen, back or groin
- Tiredness, light-headedness or palpitations
- Numbness in hands and feet
Do not wait, get urgent medical help if you have
- Soaking through a pad every hour for several hours, or passing large clots
- Fainting, severe dizziness or a racing heart
- Sudden, severe pain in the lower abdomen
- Any bleeding during pregnancy or after menopause
Ayurvedic approach
How Dr. Varun approaches care
- 1
Consultation
Dr. Varun listens to your symptoms, history, food habits and routine, and looks at any reports or medicines you already take.
- 2
Assessment
Nadi pariksha (pulse) and Prakriti (body type) assessment help him understand your individual balance.
- 3
Your plan
Where suitable, a personal plan may combine diet and routine changes, classical Ayurvedic medicines and, for some people, Panchakarma.
- 4
Follow-up
Progress is reviewed and the plan adjusted, at the clinic or on WhatsApp.
Diet & lifestyle
Small changes that help
Best avoided
- Very sour, salty, spicy and fermented food
- Fatty meat and alcohol
- Tea and coffee
- Ice-cold drinks; take drinks at room temperature
- Eating before your last meal is digested
Helpful habits
- Manage physical and mental stress
- Cooling drinks such as peppermint tea
- Raise the foot of the bed slightly during periods
- Cool showers; sandalwood or mint in bath water
Home remedies
From the family kitchen
Mint juice with honey
Mix one teaspoon of mint juice with honey. Take it twice a day in the days before your period starts.
Hibiscus with milk
Lightly fry one or two hibiscus (shoe) flowers in one teaspoon of desi ghee. Let them cool, then eat them with a glass of hot milk once a day.
If you are pregnant, trying to conceive, diabetic or on any medicine, ask Dr. Varun or your doctor before trying these.
Your care plan
Personalised kit after a free consultation
For menstrual problems, Dr. Varun first talks with you, by video, audio or at the clinic. If Ayurvedic care suits you, he puts together a kit for you personally.
- Free video/audio consultation
- Free 1-month LivTOX liver support capsules
FAQ
Common questions
Do I need to stop my gynaecologist's medicine?
No. Do not stop any prescribed medicine. Ayurvedic care can be taken alongside your doctor's treatment after assessment.
I live far from Phagwara and Jalandhar. Can I still consult?
Yes. You can book a video or audio consultation with Dr. Varun on WhatsApp from anywhere.
Not sure where to start?
Talk to Dr. Varun first. A video or audio consultation on WhatsApp works from anywhere, or visit the clinic in Phagwara or Jalandhar.
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