163: Period Pain is Not Normal + Here's How to Reduce It

Stay tuned to the end of today's episode for a conversation on how to apply the 10 principles of intuitive eating during the COVID-19 Pandemic. Period pain, also known as dysmennorhea, may be common but its not normal to experience. In this episode we explore how prostaglandins cause period pain, how prostaglandins are involved in the inflammation response and gentle nutrition, supplement and lifestyle factors you can implement to support reducing your period pain.   Other episodes and blog posts on periods: PMS: What is Normal The 4 Different Root Causes and Types of PCOS NWP Episode 110: How the Menstrual Cycle Works and How to Track It NWP Episode 111: Q&A on Pregnancy, Elimination Protocols for PCOS and How to Get Your Period Back NWP Episode 113: What Happens to Your Body When You Lose Your Period with Kelsey Pukala RD/N NWP Episode 128: Debunking 5 Myths About Your Period   Thank you to our new Tuesday  podcast sponsors, Better Help. Better Help is a professional counseling service platform done through a secure online platform. Better Help is affordable, available worldwide, and you can get started within 24 hours. Better Help wants you to start living a better, happier life starting today. If you've been thinking about starting counseling but didn't know where to go, I hope you use this as your call to action.    Use this link to get 10% your first month.   Resources for you: Learn more about our services at Nourishing Minds Nutrition. Read testimonials from our amazing clients here. Join our FREE support group for like-minded women, the Nourishing Women Community. Live Q&As are hosted every Tuesday evening.   Let's hang out! Connect with Victoria and the staff at NMN: Victoria's Instagram Victoria's Website Nourishing Minds Nutrition Instagram Nourishing Minds Nutrition website