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Taoism
suggests that you live in accordance with nature, this includes a
having balanced diet, living in a proper environment, going to bed
with the stars and getting up with the sun. Lifestyle changes can
help prevent premenstrual syndrome (PMS).
During
ovulation, the kidney's tian gui and essence have reached their
maximum; thereafter, these materials begin to act as fuel to promote
the uterus, Conception Vessel and Throughfare Vessel to be ready for
menses.
In
order to adapt to bodily changes in the premenstrual period, the
liver and kidneys are relatively hyper-functioning, while the blood
and qi (vital energy) flows are active. TCM regards this is as a
phase for the growing of the body's yang (functional aspects) and the
retarding of the yin (physical forms).
General
management in the premenstrual period is to protect and assist the
body's yang aspects, but one should not neglect the yin aspects as it
ensures the supplement for yang.
Our
lifestyles should adapt to these changes too. The first thing to do
during this period is to maintain a stable mood, try to make yourself
calm, avoid anxiety and being overly angry or irritable. A stable
mood facilitates the free flow of liver-qi inside the body.
Relaxation techniques like qigong decrease physical discomfort and
stress.
Furthermore, when
individuals get up in the morning, they can massage the Bladder
Meridian in the lumbar region to assist the elevation of the
yang-qi. Rub the hands together, press and massage along the sides
of the backbone from the lumbar to the hip region, to and fro for
five minutes. This can be done once a day until the arrival of
menstruation.
Physical
movement and exercise are important during this period. Women who
exercise experience less anger and depression. Exercise also
reduces stress, as qi and blood flows are motivated, there will be
better functioning of the organs. The body will then be in a
harmonized yang state and thus facilitating the menses to come.
Women are encouraged to exercise regularly, 20-45 minutes, 3 times
a week.
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Massage
in the morning assists the elevation of the yang-qi.
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