Femspace

A blog about all aspects of the female cycle. The latest scientific findings, inspiration and interviews with experts across disciplines.

Top essential supplements for women every day

Some nutrients are harder to get from food, even if we try to have a varied diet, while others are found in food in minimal quantities due to the depletion of our soil. For this reason, we simply have to get them into the body in another form - for example, in the form of a nutritional supplement. Perhaps you have already read about all the positive effects of individual substances and feel that you have almost all the symptoms of a deficiency and should buy every supplement on the market. But this is probably not necessary at all.

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Why do we need dietary supplements and how best to choose them?

Nutritional supplements are products that help to "replenish" nutrients that we cannot cover in food. Although our diet should always be varied and nutritious, it may not always be enough for us to receive enough of all nutrients . Whether due to a currently increased need for a given substance, or for example due to increased stress, certain food choices or deteriorated soil quality. Today we will mainly look at the aforementioned vitamins and minerals , how they are absorbed in the body, and how to choose the highest quality ones.

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3 myths about the menstrual cycle

The female cycle is somewhat shrouded in mystery. For a long time, menstruation and women's issues in general were taboo in society, and this environment was conducive to ignorance and the perpetuation of myths . Unfortunately, many of them persist to this day. Let's now tell you what it's really like!

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How to relieve menstrual pain?

Samy dobře víme, jak dokážou menstruační bolesti potrápit. S pomocí studentky porodní asistentce Julie Bischofová jsme pro vás sepsaly 4 tipy, které by vám mohly s bolestivou menstruací pomoci. Painful menstruation, known professionally as dysmenorrhea, is a normal part of the cycle, but it should not limit our daily activities. Mild cramps in the lower abdomen and pain in the lower back are considered normal. What helps with menstrual pain? We are all different and therefore we all respond differently. Below are some tips that might help. Alternatively, you can share what works for you in a comment or message on our Instagram . 1. Nutrition, dietary supplements, vitamins The body must have enough essential fatty acids to protect it...

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Herbs, minerals and vitamins for women's health

From the point of view of herbs, if a woman wants to relieve digestion, I recommend fennel , which improves digestion, aronia, which harmonizes the organs with internal secretion, chicory, which supports the liver and pancreas. An excellent herb for PMS and menstruation is yarrow, it regulates digestion and the cycle, contains tannins and therefore relieves pain . If the pain is really strong, meadowsweet is excellent , which contains salicylates, which are substances that reduce and relieve pain. If you are bothered by swollen breasts, headaches and fatigue , I recommend Ginkgo biloba extract , few people know that it is an excellent herb for women. Of course, the body can benefit from tea made from lemon balm, valerian,...

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Menstruation, PMS and hormonal imbalance from a naturopathic perspective

Some clients' PMS symptoms stopped after stopping contraception, others were helped by lifestyle changes, a quality diet, and others even quit their jobs or resolved their personal relationships. In my office, I always pay attention to an individual approach and look for areas that are good to change. What can we do for ourselves if we are stressed? Functional medicine doctor Dr. Jan Vojáček describes this perfectly in his book The Art of Being Healthy - It is essential to slow down and calm down as much as possible in a tense situation.

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