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  Perimenopause period thali: Barley roti, dry urad dal, and one batter that makes three different bhaja every single time Perimenopause brings change in ways most women never expect. Period dates shift without warning. Sometimes three days early, sometimes a week late. Moods feel different. Food cravings feel different too. Today my period arrived three days ahead of schedule. That is completely normal in perimenopause. When the body sent its signal, I wanted something rooted, something homemade, something that comforts from the inside out. So I made my period thali. Barley roti, dry urad dal, cucumber flaxseed makhana raita, and three different bhaja made from one single batter. Everything cooked on a tawa, in mustard oil, on low flame. Today I am sharing every recipe from this thali. Step by step. Exactly the way I made it today. Why traditional Indian food matters during perimenopause? Estrogen levels fluctuate significantly during perimenopause. That directly affects digestion...

During menstruation, there is a change in hormone levels. As a result, estrogen and progesterone are elevated. This may result in the depletion of magnesium. Mg is known for its role in regulating serotonin, which is the feel-good hormone. How to relieve menstrual pain? 1. Breathe deeply and meditate to remain stress-free. 2. Drink turmeric water to reduce inflammation. 3. Eat magnesium-rich foods (helps relax muscles and prevents cramps) -spinach, pumpkin and sesame seeds, dark chocolate, and leafy greens. 4. Munch on a handful of almonds, peanuts, walnuts, and cashews for a quick magnesium punch. Mg is known to lift your mood and reduce the risk of water retention. 5. Take Omega 3 fatty acids to reduce period pain and menstrual cramps. Make flax flaxseeds, walnuts, a part of your life. What drinks stop period pain? Why are Periods painful? The main culprit in causing period pain or menstrual crams is the chemical known as prostaglandin, which is made in the uterus lining. They ar...