I have been nursing a terrrrrible case of dysmenorrhea today. No bueno! I got rid of my old birth control hence the new flow and it's a machine! [Sorry for the TMI.] Thank goodness for these home remedies, on the third day, it's mellowed quite a bit.
For you, just in case you face the same #girlprobs in the future:
1. 1c pineapple juice + 1/2c lemon juice to stimulate bleeding.
2. Iron supplements to restore blood in your body.
3. Muscle relaxers to help you move around. The backache and abdominal pains are no joke.
4. Warm water, instead of cold, to avoid bloating.
5. Water-based fruit may also help such as: watermelon, cucumber, and berries.
6. Avoid heavy carbs, alcohol, and carbonated beverages that would cause bloating.
7. No coffee, instead, drink some ginger tea.
8. And apply pressured heat on your lower abdomen and lower back to decrease pain (use a heating pad or towelette soaked in hot water).
Geez, and men say women have it so easy. Screw that. And this is a monthly ordeal for most of us! Granted we normally use this as as an excuse to act a certain way, it's still not a fair reason to be mean or bitchy to people around us. Exercise or any physical activity will help your release endorphins aka happy hormones. I know, I know, it can be uncomfortable working out while bleeding out of your vagina. But there's a bike you can sit on for 20 minutes. That should be enough to help you avoid being the cranky one in the office. :)
Labels: Fitness & Health, Lifestyle
On your day off...
When I lived in Texas, I had the luxury of having a legitimate reason to get out of town every weekend I wished to. I had parents to visit here in Las Vegas. Enjoyed the late night flights and early morning arrivals, flying out after work and flying in just before clocking in. I wasn't a frequent flyer before but the whole parents excuse gave me a leeway to learn how to be an efficient packer. Especially when you fly Spirit? Oh boy, you only get one bag. One. Or you pay extra. I'm currently packing for a weekend trip to Los Angeles hence this blog: a few tips on how to pack a weekender bag; traveling light with the essentials and the cutest outfits.
1. The bag
It all starts with the bag. You would need an average sized weekender bag (think this Louis Vuitton). But since I'm cheap, I got me this Marc Jacobs bargain for $160 at Nordstroms. Spacious and very sturdy. This oldie and I have been traveling together for years and though it has started chipping some, the handles haven't died a bit.
2. One (just one!) ziplock bag
If you're riding a plane it's always best to keep traveling with liquids on a low. Target, Walmart, and a lot of convenience stores have a variety of travel sized essentials to accommodate flyers. Personally, I only bring my small bottle of perfume, hairspray, and make up remover. Generic stuff such as shampoo, lotion, and toothpaste can be left out. These are easily available everywhere, unless you're particular with a brand.
3. Leggings, leggings, leggings
Jeans are heavy and can bulk up your small luggage. It's easier to pack, wear, and wash leggings when you're on a short vacation.
4. Thin shirts, button downs, blouses, sundresses
Just like leggings, these items can help lighten the weight of your weekender. Tip: if it's cold, layer up with button downs just like how I did on the picture below.
5. Ballet flats or sandals
Since it's only a two or three-day vacay, it wouldn't hurt not to wear those bulky boots and heels. Usually I go to the city or the beach where these two aren't even necessary, hence the ballet flats for the night out and the sandals for the day at the shore.
I also keep a small messenger bag (see my coach one here) since leggings don't usually come with pockets and this satchel is a lot easier to carry around than a shoulder or handbag. As a frequent weekender, I'll say that this routine hasn't failed once. I hope these tips can help you pack efficiently for a fun weekend!Labels: Fashion, Lifestyle
