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Update Date: 2009/06/24 11:03 Health China Times / Reporter Zeng Yifen, Taipei
Many women suffer from menstrual pain, with some experiencing mild discomfort while others endure severe pain that disrupts their daily lives, even making it difficult to get out of bed. How to comfortably navigate the monthly menstrual cycle is a major nightmare for almost all women. However, both Western and traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) generally advise against consuming cold foods during menstruation. TCM even suggests that excessive intake of ice or cold foods during this period may increase the risk of infertility.
Can you eat ice during menstruation? Both Western and TCM say NO! Western medicine believes that consuming ice diverts blood flow to the digestive system, impairing circulation around the uterus and potentially leading to severe menstrual pain.
TCM holds that eating ice during ovulation lowers the temperature of the uterine lining, which can cause irregular menstruation, menstrual disorders, or even a "cold uterus," significantly raising the likelihood of infertility.
TCM physician Li Shenpu explains that women are most susceptible to hormonal disturbances during ovulation. During this period of rising body temperature, emotions may become irritable, accompanied by inexplicable chest tightness or swelling—a natural phenomenon. While drinking ice water to cool down may temporarily alleviate these symptoms, it could also prevent the egg from being released from the ovary, potentially leading to illness.
Additionally, Li Shenpu believes that modern women’s hormonal imbalances are primarily caused by food, especially animal hormones. For instance, concerns about growth hormones in chicken and pork may contribute to menstrual irregularities, uterine fibroids, or endometriosis if consumed.
Li further points out that much of Western medicine’s research on uterine function is based on animal studies. Medications for ovulation, menstrual regulation, and contraception often involve adding or blocking hormones. If the body adapts to these external hormones, it can interfere with natural hormonal secretion, increasing the risk of conditions like breast cancer, uterine tumors, and endometriosis.
Unlike Western medicine, TCM does not directly supplement or adjust hormone levels. Instead, it seeks to identify the root cause of hormonal imbalances.
For example, some women experience chronic constipation due to stress. The uterus and gastrointestinal tract are closely linked—Li Shenpu notes that ancient sayings about "emotional stomachaches" reflect this connection. Similarly, menstrual pain can arise from the interaction between gastrointestinal meridians and those governing ovulation.
Thus, long-term constipation may lead to severe abdominal cramps during menstruation, accompanied by diarrhea. While clearing accumulated waste is beneficial, experiencing diarrhea during menstruation indicates an underlying issue. TCM advocates maintaining regular bowel movements rather than relying on menstruation to flush out waste. Proper digestion and smooth bowel movements naturally alleviate menstrual pain.
Li Shenpu emphasizes that exercise improves mood and digestion, helping the body eliminate accumulated toxins. To comfortably navigate menstruation, women should maintain regular bowel movements, exercise consistently to boost metabolism, and ensure a balanced diet.
Many women suffer from menstrual pain, with some experiencing mild discomfort while others endure severe pain that disrupts their daily lives, even making it difficult to get out of bed. How to comfortably navigate the monthly menstrual cycle is a major nightmare for almost all women. However, both Western and traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) generally advise against consuming cold foods during menstruation. TCM even suggests that excessive intake of ice or cold foods during this period may increase the risk of infertility.
Can you eat ice during menstruation? Both Western and TCM say NO! Western medicine believes that consuming ice diverts blood flow to the digestive system, impairing circulation around the uterus and potentially leading to severe menstrual pain.Traditional Chinese medicine suggests that consuming cold foods during ovulation can lower the temperature of the endometrium, leading to menstrual irregularities, irregular periods, or even a "cold uterus," significantly increasing the risk of infertility.
Dr. Li Shenpu, a TCM practitioner, explains that women are most prone to hormonal imbalances during ovulation. During this period of rising body temperature, they may experience irritability, unexplained breast swelling, or chest tightness—a natural phenomenon. While drinking cold water may temporarily alleviate these symptoms, it could also cause eggs to stagnate in the ovaries, preventing their release and potentially leading to illness.
Additionally, Li Shenpu believes that modern women's hormonal disruptions primarily stem from food, especially animal-based hormones. For instance, concerns exist about growth hormones being administered to chickens and pigs. Consuming such hormone-laden foods may increase the likelihood of menstrual disorders, uterine fibroids, or endometriosis in women.
Li further points out that much of Western medicine's research on uterine function is derived from animal studies. Medications for ovulation, menstrual regulation, and contraception often involve adding or blocking hormones. If the body adapts to these external hormones, it can interfere with the natural secretion of internal hormones. Once this disruption occurs, tissues are more prone to pathological changes, leading to a rise in cases of breast cancer, uterine tumors, and endometriosis.
Unlike Western medicine, TCM does not directly supplement or adjust hormone levels to address hormonal issues. Instead, it seeks to identify the root cause of the body's natural hormonal imbalance.
For example, some women experience chronic constipation due to stress. Since the uterus and gastrointestinal tract are closely linked, Li Shenpu explains that ancient texts refer to this as "emotional illness." Others suffer from menstrual pain because the meridians governing the digestive system and ovulation influence each other.
Thus, long-term constipation may lead to severe abdominal cramps during menstruation, accompanied by diarrhea. While clearing accumulated waste is beneficial, experiencing diarrhea during menstruation is undesirable. TCM advocates maintaining regular bowel movements rather than relying on menstruation to "flush out" waste. Smooth digestion naturally reduces menstrual pain.
Li Shenpu emphasizes that exercise improves mood and regulates digestion, helping the body eliminate accumulated waste. To comfortably navigate the menstrual cycle, women should maintain regular bowel movements, engage in consistent exercise to boost metabolism, and ensure a balanced, nutritious diet.
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Period and Ice? Don't Mess with Cold during Your Menstruation!
Many women suffer from menstrual pain, with some experiencing mild discomfort while others endure severe pain that disrupts their daily lives, even making it difficult to get out of bed. How to comfortably navigate the monthly menstrual cycle is a major nightmare for almost all women. However, both Western and traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) generally advise against consuming cold foods during menstruation. TCM even suggests that excessive intake of ice or cold foods during this period may increase the risk of infertility.
Can you eat ice during menstruation? Both Western and TCM say NO! Western medicine believes that consuming ice diverts blood flow to the digestive system, impairing circulation around the uterus and potentially leading to severe menstrual pain.
TCM holds that eating ice during ovulation lowers the temperature of the uterine lining, which can cause irregular menstruation, menstrual disorders, or even a "cold uterus," significantly raising the likelihood of infertility.
TCM physician Li Shenpu explains that women are most susceptible to hormonal disturbances during ovulation. During this period of rising body temperature, emotions may become irritable, accompanied by inexplicable chest tightness or swelling—a natural phenomenon. While drinking ice water to cool down may temporarily alleviate these symptoms, it could also prevent the egg from being released from the ovary, potentially leading to illness.
Additionally, Li Shenpu believes that modern women’s hormonal imbalances are primarily caused by food, especially animal hormones. For instance, concerns about growth hormones in chicken and pork may contribute to menstrual irregularities, uterine fibroids, or endometriosis if consumed.
Li further points out that much of Western medicine’s research on uterine function is based on animal studies. Medications for ovulation, menstrual regulation, and contraception often involve adding or blocking hormones. If the body adapts to these external hormones, it can interfere with natural hormonal secretion, increasing the risk of conditions like breast cancer, uterine tumors, and endometriosis.
Unlike Western medicine, TCM does not directly supplement or adjust hormone levels. Instead, it seeks to identify the root cause of hormonal imbalances.
For example, some women experience chronic constipation due to stress. The uterus and gastrointestinal tract are closely linked—Li Shenpu notes that ancient sayings about "emotional stomachaches" reflect this connection. Similarly, menstrual pain can arise from the interaction between gastrointestinal meridians and those governing ovulation.
Thus, long-term constipation may lead to severe abdominal cramps during menstruation, accompanied by diarrhea. While clearing accumulated waste is beneficial, experiencing diarrhea during menstruation indicates an underlying issue. TCM advocates maintaining regular bowel movements rather than relying on menstruation to flush out waste. Proper digestion and smooth bowel movements naturally alleviate menstrual pain.
Li Shenpu emphasizes that exercise improves mood and digestion, helping the body eliminate accumulated toxins. To comfortably navigate menstruation, women should maintain regular bowel movements, exercise consistently to boost metabolism, and ensure a balanced diet.
Many women suffer from menstrual pain, with some experiencing mild discomfort while others endure severe pain that disrupts their daily lives, even making it difficult to get out of bed. How to comfortably navigate the monthly menstrual cycle is a major nightmare for almost all women. However, both Western and traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) generally advise against consuming cold foods during menstruation. TCM even suggests that excessive intake of ice or cold foods during this period may increase the risk of infertility.
Can you eat ice during menstruation? Both Western and TCM say NO! Western medicine believes that consuming ice diverts blood flow to the digestive system, impairing circulation around the uterus and potentially leading to severe menstrual pain.Traditional Chinese medicine suggests that consuming cold foods during ovulation can lower the temperature of the endometrium, leading to menstrual irregularities, irregular periods, or even a "cold uterus," significantly increasing the risk of infertility.
Dr. Li Shenpu, a TCM practitioner, explains that women are most prone to hormonal imbalances during ovulation. During this period of rising body temperature, they may experience irritability, unexplained breast swelling, or chest tightness—a natural phenomenon. While drinking cold water may temporarily alleviate these symptoms, it could also cause eggs to stagnate in the ovaries, preventing their release and potentially leading to illness.
Additionally, Li Shenpu believes that modern women's hormonal disruptions primarily stem from food, especially animal-based hormones. For instance, concerns exist about growth hormones being administered to chickens and pigs. Consuming such hormone-laden foods may increase the likelihood of menstrual disorders, uterine fibroids, or endometriosis in women.
Li further points out that much of Western medicine's research on uterine function is derived from animal studies. Medications for ovulation, menstrual regulation, and contraception often involve adding or blocking hormones. If the body adapts to these external hormones, it can interfere with the natural secretion of internal hormones. Once this disruption occurs, tissues are more prone to pathological changes, leading to a rise in cases of breast cancer, uterine tumors, and endometriosis.
Unlike Western medicine, TCM does not directly supplement or adjust hormone levels to address hormonal issues. Instead, it seeks to identify the root cause of the body's natural hormonal imbalance.
For example, some women experience chronic constipation due to stress. Since the uterus and gastrointestinal tract are closely linked, Li Shenpu explains that ancient texts refer to this as "emotional illness." Others suffer from menstrual pain because the meridians governing the digestive system and ovulation influence each other.
Thus, long-term constipation may lead to severe abdominal cramps during menstruation, accompanied by diarrhea. While clearing accumulated waste is beneficial, experiencing diarrhea during menstruation is undesirable. TCM advocates maintaining regular bowel movements rather than relying on menstruation to "flush out" waste. Smooth digestion naturally reduces menstrual pain.
Li Shenpu emphasizes that exercise improves mood and regulates digestion, helping the body eliminate accumulated waste. To comfortably navigate the menstrual cycle, women should maintain regular bowel movements, engage in consistent exercise to boost metabolism, and ensure a balanced, nutritious diet.
Source: http://health. chinatimes. com/ contents. aspx? cid=5,61& id=6718