7 Tips to have the best Period of your Life!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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1. Stay rested.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Lack of sleep can lower your pain threshold and increase anxiety and depression. It's a good idea to try to bank a little extra sleep leading up to shark week!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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#2: Drink WATER.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Drink lots of water! The more water you drink, the more bloating will reduce and the better you will feel!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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#3: Use a heating pad.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
When you’re suffering from period cramps, using a heated blanket or rice pad on your belly will decrease pain and discomfort.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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#4: Eat fresh.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
A balanced, healthy diet seems to be the first treatment for just about whatever ails you, and an icky period is no different! If you eat too many foods with lots of sugar and salt, you could end up feeling more bloated and queasy. Fresh fruit and vegetables are great sources of iron to add to your diet and they add extra hydration to keep you feeling healthy and energized. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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#5: Keep moving.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Try some more gentle exercise, like a little afternoon yoga, an evening walk, or even a swim! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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#6: Treat yourself!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Give yourself a little something special that you don’t do at any other time. Take a bath, enjoy a piece of (dark) chocolate, or wear a little extra lipstick! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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#7: Do something kind for someone else.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
There is nothing more encouraging than making someone else’s day! Whether it be paying for someone else’s meal at a the drive-through, or sending a card of encouragement, use that time you could be feeling down to focus on lifting up someone else! I promise it will lift your spirits too, 100% of the time!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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BONUS! There’s one more thing you can do for your period!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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#8: Use the right products.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Nothing gives you flexibility during your period like a Pixie Cup! With your period BFF you can exercise, swim, go on a hike, or sleep in, all totally worry-free!