Does chocolate really help you when you're on your period?
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No one knows for sure. Scientist can't find a real connection other than the caffeine in the chocolate. But with all the woman who "MUST HAVE CHOCOLATE!" it is hard to ignore it.\n\nIf caffeine is so bad, then why do ALL of the leading over-the-counter meds for menstrual cramps contain high doses of caffeine? Come on, caffeine is a natural pain killer, always has been.
825708
Midol if the pain is mild. Ibofuren does help, & a heating pads always good. When I have cramps though, i usually, take (depending on how bad the pain is ) midol/tylenol/ibofuren ( i no i speled it wrong)  & i avoid chocolate & wat not. Also afte ru take the medicine, get a heatin pad & lay down, & fall asleep (listen to calming music) & iyou pray (it reallllllyyy works) . YOu can take birth control pills, but reallly, dependin on each individuals body..it doesnt help much.
807060
Hormones.... metabolism..... biorhythms..... all connected.\nPart of a natural cycle, but could be a sign that your diet is lacking something. Sugar is quick-fix energy. Try eating healthy lots of brown rice, vegies, wholesome food the week Before the week before your period.......... or get tested by a natropath. I used to take a Pharma Foods supplement that balanced my blood glucose so i didn't feel flat and eat sugar in the afternoon. Worked like a charm, along with balanced meals and eating healthy.
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Specifically a good dark chocolate. Every day chocolate (like what you see in the check out lines)  doesn't have enough real Theobroma Cacao in it to give the effects of enhancing libido.\n\nBut then again, I get pretty excited over any damn box o' chocolates
421985
You should always talk to your doctor before taking any supplements but many women get relief by taking Evening Primrose Oil Capsules everyday, this helps with the hormonal changes that result from ovulation and menstruation.  Hang in there and don't give up, no one today should suffer from PMS :)
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These are cysts that form when endometrial tissue (the type that lines the inside of the uterus) invades an ovary. It is responsive to monthly hormonal changes, which causes the cyst to fill with blood. It’s called a “chocolate cyst” because the blood is a dark, reddish-brown color. Multiple endometriomas are found in the condition called "endometriosis". Although often asymptomatic, chocolate cysts can be painful, especially during your period or during intercourse.\n\nIt sounds painful, so I hope you feel better soon!
146715
They say chocolate is now healthy for your heart, or something like that!
850431
Nope. It can reduce cramps during your period. Also, an orgasm can give your period a jump start so, if you are pmsing and need your period to start now instead of tommorow, have fun!
333409
Not sure there is a way but whenever I have went on a strict diet it seems to have that effect on my period. It may not effect everybody like that.
442503
yes keep atleast two types of chocolate with u if u r planning whole night study.Dark chocolate and milk r cool
486353
Green tea, white tea, and I recently heard eatting raw chocolate can help raise metabolism. But as for raw chocolate...I'm not sure.
107706
Try a little negative association-every time you want chocolate,dab hot sauce on your tongue,or be good 6 days a wk,indulging on the seventh day.I think there's more power in the pull of something forbidden to us,so maybe foregoing it altogether isn't an option,but a sugar free alternative may help you atleast curb it,GOOD LUCK
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you should eat small things through out the day. have a small breakfast. and if you are hungry two hours later grab celery or carrots. if you have craving for chocolate, then allow yourself half a candy bar.  take ibuprophen for pain, its also a blood thinner.
247568
It depends on what M&M's, I like Skittles but I have to be in the mood for it. Reeses Pieces are good for when you are on your period.
473364
No, sadly this is a myth. Lemon and chile do not cause cramps during your period; the lemon would probably irritate the mouth whilst the chile irritates the stomach. Thankfully, chocolate is actually useful when one has mentrual cramps or any type of pain such as headaches. On the contrary, chocolate acts as a natural painkiller quelling those painful cramps.\n\nThere are some foods that make cramps more painful. The most noteworthy one is caffeine. That means if you want a less painful cycle cut out the coffee, coca cola, dr pepper or any of those caffeine containing drinks.\n\nI hope this helps=)
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Someone sent me this link recently. This is a really interesting article which claims that most women should be able to "menstruate" without a bloody discharge, primarily due to a change in diet (completely raw and organic). I haven't given this a try.  I'm a little skeptical but still keeping an open mind. Let me know how this works for you ^_^\n\nhttp://phifoundation.org/menses.html
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I would sure think so because your hormone levels are more unbalanced during menustration and right before it\n\nMy roommate especially finds herself wanting more sweets when she is on her period and hungrier all the time right before it\n\nSo based on experience with other people, I think it's normal - I'd still say try not to, but heck, it's a period - every girl's disdain.