Women are not small men
I like this saying – Women are not small men. Often we work in a man’s world, trying to keep up with our male counterparts, forgetting that physiologically and physcologically we are very different species. Often I see young girls working hard out at the gym and opting for vigorous yoga practices when they are on their cycle. The old adage of taking time to rest and to care for themselves during their menses does not seem to occur. Menstruation is an opportunity not only for cleansing but also for rejuvenation. With each monthly cycle, enormous hormonal shifts occur. In Ayurveda your period can be understood as the body’s attempt to clean itself out. Not jut the lining of your uterus but also all the toxins that have built up in your body. Menstrual difficulties are related to the amount of ama (toxins) in your system. Menstrual irregularities can be avoided by keeping the system clear and eating clean appropriate food for your body type.