Health Desk: Irregular periods, characterized by missed, delayed, or abnormal bleeding, can be caused by various factors, including family history, menopause, physical or mental stress, smoking, or side effects of medications. However, several methods can help regulate menstrual cycles. Hormone and gut health coach Manpreet Kalra recently shared an effective tea recipe on her Instagram video to manage hormonal imbalances. She also provided lifestyle and dietary tips to improve menstrual health.
### Five Ingredients for Tea to Help with Irregular Periods
1. **Fenugreek (Methi):** Contains phytoestrogens that help balance hormones.
2. **Cumin (Jeera):** Stimulates and regulates menstrual flow.
3. **Saffron:** Reduces menstrual cramps and discomfort.
4. **Coriander:** Eases digestive issues.
5. **Jaggery:** Aids in maintaining regular periods.
### How to Prepare the Tea
This tea is simple to make. In a pan, add 2-3 strands of saffron, 1 teaspoon of fenugreek, 1 teaspoon of coriander, 1 teaspoon of cumin, and 200 ml of water. Boil the mixture until it reduces to half. Then, add 1 teaspoon of jaggery. Your super tea is now ready to drink.
### Additional Diet and Lifestyle Tips to Regularize Periods:
1. **Wake Up Early:** Rising with the sun helps balance cortisol levels.
2. **Period Health Drink:** Start drinking this tea 2-3 days before your period date. Drink it in the “Malasana” pose (squat position with feet together and rounded back) early in the morning.
3. **Protein-Rich Diet:** Consume protein-rich foods to improve insulin sensitivity.
4. **Workout:** Engage in energy exercises 3-4 times a week and cardio 2-3 times a week to enhance menstrual flow.
5. **Healthy Eating:** Avoid processed foods and refined sugar as they can disrupt hormones. Instead, focus on consuming wholesome foods.
6. **Meal Timing:** Maintain a 12-14 hour gap between dinner and breakfast to aid detoxification.
7. **Rest:** Ensure 8 hours of sleep. Avoid screen time one hour before bed, and practice yoga before sleeping to improve sleep quality.
8. **Dry Fruits:** To relieve period cramps, soak 3-4 dry fruits overnight and consume them in the morning.
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