Is your Time of the month trying to cramp your look?

All right, it's not a topic that most women will feel comfortable talking about. The time of the month may be a dreaded affair, but let's face it ladies. In addition to mood swings and lethargy, there is also bloating and cramping that can often be intensely difficult to deal with. All of these inherently affect our lifestyle, from being sedentary and not working out to being careful about what to wear to contain our discomfort.

But here is the good news: your style does not always have to be crowded by being on your time. By following these safe habits during your menstrual cycle and getting better food supplements, you will be able to live a more balanced lifestyle of taking your day with ease.

1.Rejuvenate your body

A healthy diet is your best bet when it comes to health. Loading your plate with foods, fibre and vegetables that are minimally processed will help replenish the vitamins and minerals that you need.

Eating your way out of pain is also possible. Foods such as brown rice contain vitamin B-6 that decreases bloating, while manganese-rich nuts help relieve cramps. Another mineral that can decrease menstrual pain is Boron. Eating more foods high in Boron, such as avocados, chickpeas, bananas and peanut butter may nourish your lifeline!

2. Supplement your meal plan

Eating enough calcium and magnesium can help relax the muscles, thus reducing any pain you experience during your menstruation. Supplements are an easy way to ensure that you get approximately 1000 mg of calcium and up to 500 mg of magnesium every day.

Tangkwei is a medicinal herb that has been used to stay in tip-top condition by Asian women. It helps to relieve pain, dilate blood vessels and promote the relaxing of uterine muscles, also known as Angelica Root or the 'blood herb'. You'll be able to enjoy an active mind and body during your menstrual cycle by supplementing your balanced diet with BRAND'S Essence of Chicken with Tangkwei.

3. Amplify your endorphins

When you are in pain, exercise can sound silly, but working out releases endorphins, the mood-lifting chemical that reduces pain perception. Without inflicting too much exertion on your body, gentle exercises such as power walking or yoga will help you deal with menstrual symptoms.

And here's a tip: Exercise regularly over the whole year to comfortably get through your time. You'll be able to keep your debilitating cramps under control by steadily building up your core muscles and abs.

4. Get a little warmth

A tried-and-tested method of relieving menstrual cramps is to use a heating pad. Heat expands blood vessels and increases blood flow, helping to dissipate the pain and relax the muscles of the abdomen. In fact, applying heat to your stomach and lower back is as effective as taking a pain relief drug, according to some studies.

Simply use a water bottle filled with warm water or a hot towel as a substitute if you do not have a heating pad at home.

5. Freshen up with a massage

What better way than a soothing massage to cope with bodily discomfort? Studies have shown that it can shorten and reduce discomfort by massaging essential oils on affected body parts. To alleviate any menstrual pain, try using lavender oil or cinnamon oil to reduce inflammation and cramps, especially in the abdomen and lower back. After that you will find that you feel much more comfortable and rested.