The pinkprint: tips for a healthier period

What is a cramp?

A cramp is the uterus contracting to shed the uterine lining.

  1. Foods to stay away from while on your period
  • Caffeine
  • Processed food
  • Dairy products
  • Salty & fried food

2. Use organic tampons and pads because regular tampons and pads include

  • Dioxins - linked to hormone disruption
  • Chlorine - BLEACH
  • Rayon - a synthetic fiber link to toxic shock syndrome
  • Pesticide - if cotton isn't organic pesticides are more likely to be in the cotton
  • BPA - a hormone disrupting chemical that comes from producing plastic linked to cancer

3. Eat foods that help with cramps

  • Fruit - bananas, pineapple, and kiwi
  • Vegetables
  • Salmon
  • Drink lots of water
  • Whole grains