Most women's immunity and resistance will decrease significantly during their menstrual period, and if they don't pay attention to keeping warm during this special time, it is easy to catch a cold. Handling menstrual colds also needs to be cautious, otherwise it may affect the normal menstrual period. So, what should we do about menstrual colds?
1. Brown sugar ginger water
Women who experience mild colds during their menstrual period can choose not to use medication for treatment. They can try brown sugar ginger water, which contains brown sugar that can supplement energy, reduce phlegm and cough, and is of great help in the treatment of colds.
Method for making brown sugar ginger water: Select a piece of ginger, wash it clean and cut it into pieces, then use a knife to scatter it; You can also choose to chop the ginger into small pieces for later use. Add two bowls of cold water to the pot and cook the sliced ginger together for about five minutes. Before removing from the pot, add a tablespoon of brown sugar and stir well. Cook for about thirty seconds before serving.
2. Hot compress on forehead
Women who experience a cold during their menstrual period can choose to apply a hot towel to their forehead, which can help alleviate the symptoms of the cold. In addition, you can wash the ginger clean and heat it up over the fire. After the ginger is heated up, put it in a towel and apply it directly to your forehead. It also has a good effect on catching a cold.
3. Women who experience severe colds during their menstrual cycle may not be able to receive effective treatment with common folk remedies, so it is necessary to use some cold medications under the guidance of a doctor. Women should tell their doctors before treatment that they are in their menstrual cycle, so they can avoid using some blood activating and stasis removing drugs.
