How to unblock the blocked cycle: tips and herbal remedies
The menstrual cycle brings with it some mystery and even some rumor. As you continue reading, you will discover tips for trying to unblock the blocked cycle, but first find out how the menstrual cycle is affected by the phases of the moon. Watch the video!
Menstruation does not come: some possible causes of the delay
A regular cycle has a time interval of 30 days between the date of the start of the previous menstruation to the day before the next, but even if you have some slight advance or a delay of a couple of days, you are back to normal. The causes can be various and not always relevant, unless you suffer from some known pathology or you think you are pregnant. Gaining or losing weight too quickly can also stop menstruation, as if the body wants to warn that it is not in a position to ovulate. A delayed or skipped period can result from a polycystic ovary with hormonal problems that make ovulation difficult. If cycle delays are quite frequent, they may be due to a malfunction of the thyroid, which also regulates the development of sex hormones. Sometimes they could also involve the use of certain drugs or natural supplements. The menstrual mechanism of the cycle is not only influenced by the sexual organs of the woman, but involves in addition to other areas of the brain also the pituitary gland that produces the hormone ACTH. If this hormone is present in high quantities, it raises the level of cortisol, also called the stress hormone. Therefore, if there are no other symptoms of pathologies of the ovaries or uterus or an ongoing pregnancy, the menstrual delay could be caused precisely by a strong stress, which is a sometimes underestimated cause of blocking of the cycle and which is very harmful to the well-being of both body and mind. Against stress we recommend lemon balm, bitter orange and passionflower, also contained in tablets soluble in the mouth, which, being absolutely not psychotropic drugs, do not require a medical prescription. If you are a few days late, therefore, do not get too anxious, try to distract your attention from the problem, eat foods that can promote the unblocking of the cycle, enjoy the herbalist recommended herbal teas, exercise and bathe hot, but above all find a way to relax, as stress could affect your delayed period more than you think. If you can't not get stressed out, go to a gynecology specialist, who will be able to diagnose exactly the cause of the delay, and maybe, if after the visit you feel more reassured, you can solve the problem even more easily.
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Irregularity of the cycle: natural remedies to stimulate the menstrual flow
There are various completely natural remedies to stimulate the onset of menstruation. These methods are many and therefore you have the possibility to choose the one that convinces you the most. Nutrition can also be essential, as there are foods rich in phytoestrogens, suitable for stimulating menstrual flow, whose action is similar to that of estrogen. Phytoestrogens can be classified as isoflavones, lignans and cumestans. The former are found in soybeans, the latter in flax seeds and other cereals, the latter in red clover and sprouts. The bee, which stimulates uterus contractions and facilitates the onset of menstrual flow, is present in celery and parsley. Foods rich in vitamin C can also promote the unblocking of menstrual flow, as they promote the flow of blood into the female reproductive system. Therefore, eat lots of fruit, oranges, lemon, grapefruit, mango, papaya, kiwi, vegetables, peppers and broccoli.
Some herbal tea herbs can also stimulate menstruation if it is late, since they are rich in phytoestrogens. Herbal teas with these herbs are tasty and quick to prepare; therefore, they are a simple but very good remedy.
Above all, salvia officinalis is really very effective; it can also be used as an essential oil with a higher concentration of active ingredients. The same properties also have fennel, hops, cranberry and mugwort. In any case, always ask your doctor for advice, even when using herbal remedies. This remedy can also be implemented without menstrual delay, in the days before the expected date (2 weeks before is a sufficient period of time).
Female ginseng: a natural remedy of particular importance
Female ginseng, Don quai or Angelica sinensis, is recommended by Chinese medicine, as this tonic brings benefits to the female sexual organs, regulates the cycle, soothes menstrual pain, decreases annoying premenstrual symptoms, such as cramps, abdominal swelling and feeling of constipation. For menopausal women it is used to relieve the depression characteristic of this phase, improving mood, and is also useful for hot flashes and osteoporosis, as it fights the loss of calcium. The richest part of Angelica is the root. This plant with many properties is considered by Asians the plant of women; in fact, it has always been used for every gynecological problem by Chinese medicine, according to which this plant brings benefits to the blood circulation, especially when suffering from anemia, arrhythmia and atony; it is able to act on the smooth muscles of the intestine and uterus, calming the classic belly pain from menstruation and all the pains related to nervous factors, such as digestive ones, as well as having a good antioxidant power. In the ancient monasteries they had given it the name Erba degli Angeli for its beneficial and medicinal properties.
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Family remedies: hot showers and baths, foot baths, physical activity and abdominals
One of the home remedies, handed down from grandmother to mom and mother to daughter, is easy to put into practice and has no side effects. It is based on heat, which by acting as a vasodilator promotes blood flow. Therefore, this method considers the famous hot water bag functional, which must be held on the stomach several times during the day, and showers and baths in the tub at a fairly high temperature. Even when menstruation arrives, the hot water bottle is needed, because it significantly reduces cramps and abdominal pain. A quicker but rather effective method of soaking your feet in hot water, to which rosemary oil can be added. This method is not just a popular belief, as it equally affects vasodilation and according to the dictates of foot reflexology it could expand its action throughout the body, facilitating the onset of menstruation.
Physical activity also serves to unblock the cycle, as, especially aerobics, but also a bit of running or a brisk walk can have a significant impact, favoring the outflow of menstrual blood. A little physical activity not only promotes blood circulation, but raises the metabolism. The exercises on the abdominals are particularly suitable, as they manage not only to improve the biorhythm, but also the blood circulation in the uterus area. The movement, then, will also cushion the menstrual pain, once the blood flow has arrived. Amenorrhea, on the other hand, is the lack of menstruation, which occurs in puberty, pregnancy, breastfeeding and menopause, and in these cases it is physiological. Outside these periods of a woman's life, it becomes pathological, probably due to diseases of the genital system, hormonal problems, severe stress or psychological trauma.
There is a primary amenorrhea, when puberty does not have menstruation, and a secondary one, when the lack occurs after years of regular cycle. Hypothalamic amenorrhea not of organic origin is due to a deficiency of gonadotropins in the hypothalamus and is a response of the woman's body to stress.
