Self-Care for Menstrual Health: Inner thigh rolling

Here are general menstrual health guidelines from the 2,500-year clinical experience of acupuncture with self-care practices that help you create an easier and more comfortable monthly cycle.

Each month’s cycle is an indicator of your health.

If your reproductive organs and glandular functions are in balance, you will have an easy flow between the four phases of your menstrual cycle with minimal or no changes in mood or pain and discomfort.

Bleeding occurs the same week every month. Typically, with a couple of days of spotting on either side with a few days of regular bleeding.

The color should be red and flow easily without clots.

As a reference, regular bleeding approximates to using 1 regular tampon every 3 hours.

Common symptoms that your menstrual cycle is out of balance:

Significant pain or agitation at any phase of your monthly cycle.

PMS (unusual mood swings including irritability, depression “dysphoric” etc), cramps, or bloating the week before your period.

Irregular bleeding. Too much or too little. Clots, flooding, etc.

Skin outbreaks or allergies.

Let’s talk about premenstrual pain in simple terms. Each week of the month your body is doing something specific with blood and chi. Your blood builds up to the point that you menstruate, making the week before bleeding the time when you may feel “over-full” both physically and emotionally.

The pain you feel can stem from blood becoming stagnant in your pelvic/abdominal area.

Here are activities you may do at home to improve blood circulation:

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Inner-thigh rolling with a rolling pin (promote blood circulation through your pelvis)

Sit comfortably on the edge of a chair. Use a wood rolling pin (yes, the baking utensil) to gently roll up the inside of your thigh toward your pelvis. Start just above your knee and follow up where the inseam of your pants would be with gentle continuous strokes for about 2 minutes.

Perform exercise 2 times daily.

Video: https://youtu.be/ckLlb7cNdMo?si=4TFdCuyAdYtjv07Q

Chinese medicine also emphasizes moderate exercise, stress-reducing activities like tai chi, eating plenty of deep green leafy veggies, and avoiding cold drinks and foods and raw foods as they can create stagnation and pain in the the abdomen/pelvis.

If menstrual problems persist, you may want to consult a licensed acupuncturist for a customized plan of treatment and lifestyle adjustments.

Article on Treatment of Menstrual Health with Acupuncture: https://www.theacupuncturecenterohio.com/post/menstrual-health-part-1-of-treating-women-s-health-conditions-with-chinese-medicine

It is presumed that you have consulted a physician about your health conditions before starting any health or fitness routine.

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