What types of food and liquids should I avoid when I'm on my period?
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Q: what kinds of liquids do i avoid during menstruation?
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9/24/08 3:29pm
hey jen
from my experience i think that liquids wich containe acid like soda and lemon can cause u lots of pain....one time i needed to postponed my period so my friends told me to drink a cup of lemon juice and it works...hehe
1/16/09 5:14am
I think it would be sensible to avoid caffine and alcohol. Drink a glass of fresh water every hour in the mornings, if you can. Boring I know... Also pomegranate juice is said to be good during menstruation.
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