"I want to scream and shout and let it all out!" 

Sounds familiar?

Yes, it's from a song, but does it also make you think about your mental state each time you start your menstruation? Do you feel angry and do you struggle with headaches? Well, that is what I like to call the Angry- Pitta Period.

I have some good news for you!

These are symptoms many women unnecessarily struggle with every month. The menstrual cycle is not something we easily talk about even though it is a very natural cycle of the female body.

"The menstrual cycle is natural, but the mood swings and headaches are not!"

Imagine having a smooth flow, no physical or emotional symptoms. Doesn't that sound like a dream come true? Well, it is possible, and I am going to explain to you how. 

Let's break it down into why Pitta- symptoms occur. What the symptoms are like and how to prevent them.

Ovulation is the start of the second phase, the pitta phase, which is dominated by pitta dosha. Pitta mainly acts through the blood tissue layer, and during this time, the lining of the uterus becomes puffier with blood vessels to prepare for the potentially fertilized egg.

Pitta's elements are fire and water. It is characterised by different qualities like; oily, hot, liquid, and sharp.

Like attracts like

In ayurveda we say "like attracts like". Therefore anything with the above characteristics will increase pitta- dosha and bring it out of balance.

So if you think about the above characteristics and like attracts like then, it is quite logical what will pushe pitta out of balance. For example, Hot (summer) weather, spicy foods, salty foods, caffeine, stress, and anger. When you indulge in to many things that push pitta out of balance you will see the excess pitta dosha in your cycle the following month in the form of symptoms. You can tell whether you have pushed your Pitta dosha out of balance through the symptoms below.

If you recognize the above symptoms don't worry, understanding is a significant step towards healing.

The following steps will help you heal your period symptoms, but always remember that everybody is unique. Feel free to schedule a free 15 min call with me if you have any questions on your journey to a natural flow and not having to struggle each month.

1. Gentleness in all aspects of life
   Don't try to force things to go your way but go with the flow of nature. Be gentle, and let go of perfectionism. When feeling judgemental of yourself or others, take a couple of deep breaths and take another look at the situation.
   
   
2. Boost your metabolism
   Your health depends on the ability to digest the nutritional, emotional, and sensory information we consume. When you have a stable and robust digestive power, you will be able to create healthy tissues, eliminate waste properly, and produce enough energy.
   
   
3. Abhyanga oil massage
   Abhyanga is an ancient practice that nourishes the body from the outside in, while also balancing the doshas. When struggling with a pitta imbalance, use coconut oil (during warm weather), sunflower oil, or specific pitta herbal oil.
   
   
4. Cooling foods
   Pitta is the fire element in our body, and when we struggle with too much Pitta, we tend to struggle with too much heat. To counter this heat, focus on eating cooling foods, spices, and oils and eliminate spicy, hot, and excess sour food. Cooling foods are adequately cooked, fresh, and full of flavor.
   
   
5. Drink hibiscus rose petal or mint tea
   During your entire cycle
   
   

If you are ready to learn more I would recommend downloading this e-book which will help you get starten on the road to a problem free cycle.