While we’re in the middle of a pandemic, people are focusing more on nutrition as a way to support and improve their immune health.

Even though there is a lot of fear mongering surrounding covid-19, the good news is several studies have shown that various nutrients, herbs and foods can benefit the immune system. Moreover, recent studies have shown the importance of having adequate vitamin D levels to protect yourself against covid. The good news is that we can control a lot of aspects regarding our physical health starting with our nutrition.

Diet and lifestyle have a major impact on your hormones and levels of inflammation all of which can in turn affect your period and menstrual pain. Most people blame their hormones directly for their period problems, but in reality, following an anti-inflammatory diet can be just as effective as taking ibuprofen (Motrin) or paracetamol (Advil). In fact, several studies have shown that an anti-inflammatory diet can be very effective at reducing menstrual and endometriosis pain.