TAKING
CARE OF MENSTRUAL HEALTH DURING QUARANTINE
During quarantine, it is extremely important for everyone to
maintain hygiene by bathing regularly and wearing clean, well ironed clothes.
An important thing for girls is to keep in mind their menstrual hygiene which a
lot of them tend to ignore. Carelessness can lead to infections thus it is
important to take care of oneself.
1.
Keep changing pads/ tampons regularly- Keep
changing napkins and other things of use after usage of 6-8 hours. This is done
to avoid the development of any kind of bacteria that may be harmful.
2.
Increase water intake- Drinking 2-3 litres of
water everyday will ensure that the flow is good and there is less bloating and
cramps.
3.
Reduce intake of sugar/ carbs and consume more
fruits- During PMS, mood swings can take a toll on one’s health thus leading to
BINGE EATING. This can lead to cramps and weight gain. To avoid this, one must
increase our fruit intake to get more nutrition.
4.
Do a light exercise- Exercises like walking,
yoga, stretching and dancing can increase blood flow releasing endorphins or
happy hormones to put you in a better mood.
5.
Sleep on time and avoid caffeine- This will
ensure that you feel fresh and rejuvenated. For caffeine, use substitutes like
ginger ale, lemon water and herbal tea to help you with those cramps and sore
muscles.
-Tvisha
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