Episode 250: Period Tips I Wish I Knew in My 20s for Cramps, Irregular Periods & PCOS
If you’ve been told your painful periods are “normal,” or you’ve spent years missing school, work, or events because you’re doubled over in cramps, this episode is for you. Pain is not the price of womanhood, it’s a sign your hormones, minerals, liver, or inflammation pathways need support. As someone who spent over a decade with three cycles a year and vomiting from cramps, I’m breaking down exactly what causes painful periods and the simple steps you can take to finally change them.
In this episode I’m sharing:
The two types of painful periods: primary and secondary dysmenorrhea, and how to know which category your symptoms fall into
Why excess prostaglandins (inflammation) make cramps unbearable and what you can do this month to reduce them
How to use omega-3 rich foods like salmon (and chlorella if you need a supplement) to lower inflammation before your period
Why blood sugar spikes make period pain worse, and how focusing on fiber + protein can immediately calm your hormones
The plate method I use with clients to stabilize blood sugar and reduce PMS, cravings, headaches, and mood swings
How to tell the difference between high-fiber foods that help your hormones vs. “healthy” grains that actually spike blood sugar
The simple liver-supporting foods that make a huge difference: dandelion tea, bitter greens, lemon water, milk thistle, and castor oil packs
The most effective supplement for painful periods
Remember: debilitating periods are not something you’re meant to just live with. They’re communication from your body, not a life sentence. This episode will help you understand the real reason behind your pain and give you clear, realistic steps to reduce inflammation, stabilize blood sugar, support your liver, and finally experience a calmer, more predictable cycle.
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