Woman Talk. No S Helps with cramps/bloating? *Maybe TMI

Christmas Cheer · Post by **Christmas Cheer** » Wed Oct 14, 2009 2:22 pm

Normally this time of month, I am in a lot of discomfort. I bloat, I cramp. My back hurts.

This month, not as much. I am usually stuck sitting down with a heating pad for the first three days of my period. This month, it's been much, much better -- the first time I could say that in a decade.

So I hypothesize that it might have something to do with no snacking all day long, no giving in to temptation all day long, and since I'm limited to 3 meals a day, I make them count, thus having better nutrition!

Not sure if this has come up here before, but I thought I'd record another No S Benefit.

What a nice side effect!

wosnes · Post by **wosnes** » Wed Oct 14, 2009 3:33 pm

Congratulations! Could it be lack of or minimal processed foods?

Dandelion · Post by **Dandelion** » Wed Oct 14, 2009 9:53 pm

I understand that overeating is in itself, inflammatory - which is why people feel so icky all over when they eat too much. So it makes sense.

clarinetgal · Post by **clarinetgal** » Fri Oct 16, 2009 4:40 am

It definitely makes sense. I'm guessing that since you're not eating as many carbs, that probably helps, also (since eating too many carbs can be very bloating).

MerryKat · Post by **MerryKat** » Fri Oct 16, 2009 10:01 am

I definitely notice a difference in my cycle when I follow No S properly. Far less discomfort (bloating and pain) and it is far more regular.

wosnes · Post by **wosnes** » Fri Oct 16, 2009 10:25 am

clarinetgal wrote:It definitely makes sense. I'm guessing that since you're not eating as many carbs, that probably helps, also (since eating too many carbs can be very bloating).

I find that to be true -- especially with whole grains. Refined grains not nearly so much.

The processed foods are high in sodium, which could cause the bloating, too. Something like 80% of our sodium intake comes from processed foods.

Christmas Cheer · Post by **Christmas Cheer** » Fri Oct 16, 2009 11:32 am

Yep. the whole week was much better. I retained fluid still, but only a little and the scale didn't budge, whereas it normally goes up a couple pounds. And I felt better. I wasn't trapped at home on the couch for the first few days.