Life is all about timing – it might be the thing humanity values most. This is especially true when it comes to your period. You can prepone and postpone your period by adjusting your diet. You no longer have to be subject to the timing of your period. It’s time to take control with these foods.
Papaya
Ingredients
1 bowl papayas – chopped or 1 glass of fresh papaya juice
Procedure
Begin eating papayas 1-2 weeks before you expect your period.
Why This Works
Papayas are a great fruit for regulating your period. Eating them helps to induce contractions in your uterine muscles thanks to the papaya’s carotene content. Carotene is a compound that stimulates the hormone, estrogen, which can cause an early period.
Vitamin C
Ingredients
2000-3000 mg vitamin C
Procedure
Drastically increase your vitamin C consumption when you want your period to come sooner.
Why This Works
Your vitamin C consumption has a direct correlation to your estrogen production. And the estrogen hormone is responsible for the regulation of your menstrual cycle. Vitamin C also has the added effect of decreasing progesterone levels which can increase the chances of early uterine shedding and subsequent menstruation.
Caution
You should consult your doctor before taking any vitamin C supplements. But it is perfectly safe to to increase your vitamin C intake via increase your citrus and vegetable intake.
Pineapples
Ingredients
1 bowl pineapples – freshly chopped
Procedure
Have fresh pineapples every afternoon, a few days before your period date.
Why This Works
Pineapples have the unique ability to generate heat inside your body, especially towards your pelvic region. The heat can induce uterine contractions which can result in the shedding of the uterine lining. This will help your period happen sooner.
