Foods That Cause Painful Periods | Neal Barnard, MD

[@oceangirl3241]

Optimistic uterus: This is it, we're gonna get pregnant. Also uterus, after a week, disappointed: We are not pregnant. Release the kraken.

[@xixi6462]

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[@danielaryan55]

Underrated comment

[@peterssister421]

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[@veronicavaldelamar5816]

Hahahahaha 😄

[@kay123nay]

I think the uterus for sure throws a huge tantrum. It’s probably shouting can’t you see all the work that I’m doing and I’m going to make you pay!!

[@zaidalinus5687]

Who watched this while lying in bed due to pain?

[@lenkapolaskova2094]

There is no quick fix for menstrual cramps.

[@caperlacleannhazel2034]

me 😭

[@career5690]

Me 😢

[@renoldahmachethe1839]

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[@annaannab5365]

Me😢😢

[@juliairvin1606]

I have found that coffee, caffeine, sugar and dairy are the foods to avoid during my period. I definitely need protein during my period, especially with my anemia. Eating whole foods is my best balancer.

[@notyourfrind9415]

I'm the same, no dairy or sugar does the trick for me.

[@moimoi3681]

Why not having iron rich food for your anemia ..

[@cauthoncrazy]

Yea if I can't manage it day to day, at least the 7 days before my period i gotta minimize those. It helps so much.

[@Laila-xb9gs]

I've been coming to this realization lately, gotta cut down on the coffee. I'm wfpb but still drink coffee and lately I feel like I'm bloated 3 weeks out of the month!

[@snowhite7310]

@@Laila-xb9gs I prefer tea maybe that could help?

[@mp-xj4rs]

Summary 1. No animal products including dairy 2. Minimize oils 3. No 🧀

[@leahwilson8775]

tysm i'm way too lazy to watch the whole video

[@joslynbautista-santos8876]

What about almond milk?

[@21tyson55]

@@joslynbautista-santos8876 Almond milk is non dairy, so I’m sure it’s fine.

[@heyheylistennow]

@@joslynbautista-santos8876 almond milk is crushed almonds with water

[@edrabogucki401]

@m p: I’d say ESPECIALLY dairy and eggs, all those have the estrogen.

[@kahrawahler8229]

I became vegan and my cramps got better. Then I also started exercising daily and my period pain is totally gone. I usually can't even feel that my period started or that I'm on it. It's weird! My exercise is online belly dancing lessons. Lots of fun, and there are many free videos online.

[@toc7olwn680]

How bad was your pain before?

[@muktasp30]

Same!

[@anjihc8797]

Eating mostly plant-based with occasional fish and eggs is what helped me.

[@toc7olwn680]

@@anjihc8797 I'm literally trying similar diet changes for my ridiculous endo pain! Going dairy free and sugar free for a month to see if it gets better

[@ascpatricia]

Me too is incredible! 🙌🏻Thank you dr Neal.

[@erickacooks2384]

I am Hispanic and ever since I started my period at 13 my mom would tell me not drink milk, cheese, avocado for pain , no lemon it cuts your blood and no spicy food for smell. She said a few days before the period and my entire period to stay away. I never believed . Wise information passed down from generations. Ever since I moved out I stop that diet and it true! Recently I’ve had a least one day of very bad period pains. Going back to this advice thank you !

[@konstanzavalenzuelasanhuez4763]

fellow hispanic y síiii, cuando tenía dolores menstruales muy fuertes mi mamá cortaba los aceites y me hervía casi todas las comidas y poquito limón por la "calidad de la sangre", ni idea si eso está correctamente formulado, pero es la tradición. además agüita de ruda

[@janjoy9759]

@@konstanzavalenzuelasanhuez4763 que es agua de ruda?

[@janjoy9759]

@@konstanzavalenzuelasanhuez4763 entonces solo vegetables y viandas?

[@grimbea_jow]

no entendi lo del aguacate, el aguacate sirve para el dolor o es de los alimentos que se tienen que evitar?

[@kellers1325]

@@grimbea_jow el aquacate no es bueno para esos dias de tu period, ese es lo que ella estaba tratando de dicer

[@rothaarigestinchen]

I just followed his advice for about two weeks and my cramps were 80% less than usual. After 23 years of monthly pain I can barely believe how simple and liberating this is.

[@amethystflower8799]

it's just temporary. whenever you restrict your diet, your body doesn't lay down as much uterine lining. as time goes by it won't help any more.

[@sofia8574]

“The uterus is the most optimistic organ in the body. 😂😂😂😂😂

[@jenjibur]

That made me giggle.

[@libertadwensink3161]

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[@libertadwensink3161]

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[@SydBarrett91]

I have so much pain right now, but I laughted outload on this. :D

[@sadiemakesmesmile]

@@SydBarrett91 Same, I laughed so hard at home on my own

[@MirandaEasten]

When I went dairy/meat free my periods went from heavy, painful and 7 days long to light and only 3 to 4 days long. Everyone may be different but this 100% worked for me.

[@my1stlove130]

It worked for me too after 3 months on plantbase I was so happy I was crying and thanking Jesus Christ for such great wisdom, it didn’t even felt like I was on my period I had to go to check myself, it was the first time I changed less pads in my adult life. But i challenged my self and went back to rave dairy , eggs and meats on my next period it was so bad I stayed home for 2 days. I would schedule vacation about 2 days per month to stay honey, making sure I went to work everyday to build up PTO N VACATION TIMES so I can take off. I’m back on plantbase and it’s for life I want to see if it can shrink my 5 cm fibroids

[@miriyumyum3590]

​@@my1stlove130 can I ask what exactly you ate? So you ditched meat, dairy abd eggs? Did you stillt eat seeds and nuts on the plant based diet? Just wanna know for myself.

[@danniellejohnson448]

@@my1stlove130Amen x

[@valerie4912]

After changing my diet to gluten free, dairy free, mostly sugar free and alcohol free my periods are pain free, lighter and no longer last 8-10 days. I wish I knew to do so years ago. So many missed days of work, school and gatherings due to severe pain and heavy flow. Not one doctor ever mentioned diet. I was thrown on birth control pills instead.

[@Ciaccona255]

Same here

[@roshnipatel263]

Hi do you have endometriosis?

[@valerie4912]

@@roshnipatel263 No

[@TheYNirvana]

I have coeliac disease and lactose intolerance so I don’t eat gluten or dairy. I very very rarely have alcohol. Sugars are a treat. My periods are still horrifically painful and heavy 14 years after my first period. Glad it worked for you, but it doesn’t work for a lot of women.

[@valerie4912]

@@TheYNirvana I’m sorry to hear that. I know first hand how painful and frustrating that is. It is very common for women to have menstrual and sometimes even fertility issues with celiac disease. I hope there is a solution out there for you 🙏

[@wn6352]

I never knew that milk and cheese could cause the pain in period.. this was really helpfull thankyou!

[@lunamajor9264]

I just had a lot of milk earlier today and i’m in so much pain 😭

[@Cs39927]

I went dairy free and this was one of the first things I noticed, its nice to hear that it can help others!

[@main2333]

Hmm. My roommate and I crave cheese during this time.

[@lusolanga8423]

Interesting. I can never stand eating dairy during my period.

[@rockthecasbah6450]

How to explain my terrible menstrual pain? I come from a culture that doesn't consume milk or cheese. Growing up I have never consume cow milk or cheese and yet I have very bad menstrual pain of which I have fainting spells. I consume none of those foods that was listed. I consumed eggs, yes, but very minimal. And we hardly have any meat at all. No fried food too.

[@Godisgood173]

I wish I'd known this when I was a young woman. I had terrible period pains that would put me in bed for days, doubled up crying. If I stood up to go to the bathroom I would pass out. My periods were so heavy it caused me to feel very depressed as I was so conscious as I was only 11 when my periods started. I hated my youth because of my periods.

[@urmiak1815]

Hi. I'm just curious. Have you ever gotten your thyroid tested??

[@Godisgood173]

I developed hypothyroidism in my early 30’s after having my son, who is now 23. I have a lot of ailments now and I’m convinced it’s because my thyroid is being poorly treated. My dr just gives me thyroxine , which I know is not working as I still feel symptomatic.

[@alexandraandrews9431]

Check out the book Sacred Woman by Queen Afua. It’ll really help you. Also, turmeric pills for thyroid.

[@pjj.5649]

Anne, I must have been your twin sister because I too suffered like hell. If I could have turned all that pain and suffering into fuel, I would be a very rich woman today! It was a horror story.

[@CJ-kn1cj]

I was the exact same way. Everything you said is true for me too. ❤️

[@danmarquez3971]

Every woman needs to know this! Thank you for the GREAT inspiring info!

[@PhysiciansCommittee]

Please, "Like" and Share it with a friend :)

[@womenempowerment.2184]

I agree am suffering bad each month it all started in 2019 bloating and vomiting on my first day. I will take this up

[@annettesjoy]

Yes we do.

[@Lee-tg7ws]

🙌 Really

[@MagdalenaMocarny]

That advice gave me the biggest period pain. Raw primal, carnivore diet for 3 years and ZERO PAIN so far.

[@rachelw3533]

so true..."some food that we love, just don't love us back" 12:29

[@frostsavannahcat7633]

My painful periods stopped when I quit sugar. I still eat a lot of eggs, fish and meat, fruits and vegetables, 50/50 animal products and plant products. I have 0 pain, how would you explain, sugar causing it? It's not a coincidence I've tried it multiple times. I just don't consume lactose or butter.

[@anjijack5392]

Ditto! No sugar or gluten, & then even my migraines stopped. Which were the most debilitating part of my menstruation process each month. 🤗

[@kailyn7895]

Yes the same happened for me. Quitting sugar and limiting refined carbs helped so much!

[@stephaniem895]

@Neha Kudalkar same! I cut out sugar, grains, starch- basically going low carb (not keto but less than 100grams) I didn’t have nearly as much discomfort or pain this cycle as I usually do. Weird because I eat high fat and essentially meat ans veggies.

[@saraandstuartshannon2160]

My gynaecologist told me that sugar decrease magnesium levels and creates deficiency. She put me on high doses of magnesium and told me not to mix my meat with carbs. So, I should either have meat and vegetables, or carbs and vegetables. I follow that and it fixed the problem. Also, my bleeding from 5 days a month get shorter, it’s only 2-3 days

[@abigailalvarado1385]

Well he said fiber takes excess of estrogen out of the body, and that cheese and milk could add more estrogen than what your body is creating. But why is the body creating estrogen in an excess? That's what we need to focus on, and I think there's where sugar and insulin fit here.

[@katgonzo2080]

This makes sense. When I first started my period, I didn't have any pain at all. A few years later my family moved to America and I definitely ate a very different diet after we moved, and all of a sudden I was in severe pain during my period for the first time in my life.

[@bisayangpobrevlogs8183]

Me too we're same

[@juraqueen5767]

Funny, for me it was the other way around. I moved from Switzerland to the U.S and suddenly my cramps stopped :D I hope you are feeling better now and found food which helps your body to relax.

[@DivaEagle77]

What foods did you eat before you came to the United States? I am desperate to stop this pain.

[@sexymary]

Where did you came from?

[@comusecommunity]

The US has so much processed and GMO foods 😞

[@tarajairath6991]

This was very informative. Five years vegan, used to have debilitating PMDD, PMS a horrible pain in my uterus/ovaries. I also had IBS from Roaccutane. Since being plant-based my IBS, acne, painful and HEAVY periods have diminished. I am now in my final year on Bachelor of Human Nutrition and will go onto my Masters in Nutrition and Dietetics to spread this amazing information. Dr. Bernard is amazing at getting rid of misinformation and replacing it with scientific, tested, and true FACTS. Thank you for this video, the human body is truly amazing and plants complement our existence perfectly.

[@andreamoscoso3041]

Please do!! Wish you all the best!!

[@kadzo6614]

Roaccutane doesn't cause IBS

[@amethystflower8799]

this is just vegan propaganda. I am living proof that the vegan diet is not medicinal.

[@annelizabethnugent6089]

Veganism is extremely unhealthy. Meat is extremely nutritious. Very unhealthy long term to be a vegan

[@racpatrice]

That awkward moment when I'm cooking a macaroni and cheese casserole while watching this video and the doctor says no cheese....😐😅

[@Protectedbikelanes]

Miyokos vegan cheese!

[@helenahandkart1857]

Seed oils area problem. Dairy is finefor most people.

[@helenahandkart1857]

@Juba - يوبا - ⵊⵓⴱⴰ - ᛄᚢᛒᚨ Correct. Mother cows & their calves should be drinking green smoothies & eating chia bowls.

[@SaritaLovesLiving]

And I was eating Mac n Cheese while watching this lol. 🤦🏽‍♀️

[@MellySnow711]

I'm a big fan of Daiya Vegan cheese now. It's pretty good!

[@rlae2006]

As a teen my periods were horrible! Cramps would make the skin of my pelvic area burn. However, when I went vegan/vegetarian I barely had cramps! They were so light! Even my periods were lighter. So I agree with what he is saying.

[@heeylove13]

the way I felt like only my cramps felt like this in my teenage years 🥺

[@Aimjourneyofw8]

THANK YOU 💕💕

[@amethystflower8799]

I was vegetarian in highschool. My endometriosis still progressed. I went vegan recently and it did not help with my pain. I limit dairy but it does nothing. Sometimes women just get lucky and have an easy cycle that month.

[@leetorres5863]

I have done this for a whole month and the results are so insane that my doctors don't know what to say or do. I told them I no longer felt pain during my periods and their answer was " It's not from diet changes." I truly believe dairy was causing me misery and it is now not worth it for me.

[@danniellejohnson448]

These “doctors” want us sick so they got more to do in their jobs

[@claudialu]

2 weeks before menstruation, I used to have insomnia and migraines, cramps and feelings of deep sadness, my PCP wanted to prescribe me an antidepressant and I strongly refused, plus hormones... I walked away from his practice and started fasting for 48 hours and for the next few days I only had green smoothies, just kale and lemon, my migraines disappeared and I started sleeping sweetly and peacefully. I started a plant-based lifestyle and I have found healing and a better version of the woman I can be. My menstruation is pain free and I'm stronger than ever. My skin is healthier as well. 🌈☀️

[@BeautyRoomTalks]

Oh my gosh. This is me. It starts 2 weeks before my period and then by the time the period is gone I have had only one nearly normal week because a week after that the whole thing starts again. I used to be very healthy and a non meat eater, but I lost a lot of weight and incorporated meat back in my diet as I was extremely under weight, and then boom. 3 years later my periods became unbeatable, I have been procrastinating but now I am going back to not eating animal products. Glad to know I can reverse this.

[@TheRightSlde]

@@BeautyRoomTalks This sounds like me too, the 1 normal week thing... I think I will give it a try. Best of luck to you!

[@anjijack5392]

How wonderful! 😍

[@Sketchbook999]

Insomnia and enlarged heart liver is caused by lack of VITAMIN B.

[@Sketchbook999]

Migraines caused by lack of magnesium so eat 1 walnut per day

[@marley7659]

I have been bedridden with my period every month since I was eleven for at least the first day. My periods were always long and heavy. I always talked to me gp about this and they would tell me to take advil. That never really worked. Even being vegan didn't help. It wasn't until I drastically cut down on fatty foods and increased my whole food consumption to 90%. I have more success this year than any other year in having PAIN FREE cycles. I am so blessed to have found this doctor and learn about being whole food plant based. This is my 4th year being vegan.

[@ogechiagada6213]

So it is not necessarily the vegan diet but cutting down fatty foods?

[@marycecilia8472]

I tried this. Was vegan already but too out the excess oils. It works!!! Reduced breast tenderness, cramps, and number of days!

[@Protectedbikelanes]

I went from 8 days to 5 then down to 3 days with changed diet and finally in my 30s no pain just hunger or sleepy 😅

[@ogechiagada6213]

@@Protectedbikelanes what exactly did you change in your diet? I really need to figure this out.

[@ogechiagada6213]

@@marycecilia8472 could you elaborate? What are things you stopped eating? What do you eat instead? I really want to implement a diet change this year. Thanks.

[@LoanLadyLisa1]

This is so true! I used to have the worst pain before changing my diet. Now on a plant based diet and I have absolutely NO PAIN during my cycles. 👼

[@scielo4801]

Hes so good at explaining. He might surely be a brilliant professor in a university. I love the way he talks. A complex thing became easily comprehend with his way of talking.

[@camilleonlychild4043]

I'm here for my daughter which has always suffered painful periods and accepts them as something inevitable... Thank you very much Doctor for this big contribution of yours. God bless you.

[@amethystflower8799]

I have tried being vegan and vegetarian. it does nothing to help. I limit dairy and it does nothing. the pain only increases if anything.

[@dhivyakamalakannan]

I cried watching this because what you say is 100% true. I had so much pain with my periods and I took care of my diet for the last 6 months. And my pain diminished. But one month I screwed up and ended up in Emergency. I know what you say is true. You offer so much hope. God bless you Dr.

[@margaritap.9459]

The sudden disappearance of PMS, cramps, breast pain and other things that I thought are a normal part of being a woman, is why my Veganuary experiment (I doubted I will last whole month, being such a meat eater and cheese lover) has been lasting for three years now😁 nope, never again. I've seen more positive changes but these ones were game changers for me! And my diet is not even 100 % WFPB!

[@jojobeanstudio1339]

Congratulations!! So happy for you

[@polengreys]

wow, happy for you☺️ I'm gonna try this diet. Been suffering this painful cramps for several months, thought it was normal 😭

[@margaritap.9459]

@@polengreys Do try! Now I have a good friend, who quit dairy too (she's not vegan, still eats eggs and fish) and seen drastic changes in how she's feeling before and during her period. Sometimes she eats dairy (for example, when visiting family and unable to say no to grandma's cooking) and she tells me, she's always feeling worse on her next period. If you have questions or if you want to share how things are going for you, don't hesitate and contact me! Good luck, honestly, I wish all women could experience painless periods!

[@carlbernngl]

How did you find out about this diet 3 years ago?

[@mikkaluu8031]

Omg congratulations Margarita!

[@z.j.maayan8458]

This diet saved my life. I have been vegan for more than a decade but it is was not until I went OIL FREE that my stage 4 endometriosis pain and debilitating periods eased up. SOS free vegan is the way to go.

[@Honey-Bee-25]

Congrats!!! I look foward to days without period pain!! I am 32 years now, and since I started mt cyxle at 11 have never been pain free 😭..and I have endometreosis as well. Trying to find natural solutions because it's taken over my life. Even lost my job from being sick too often & cant get a doctor to take me seriously to grant FMLA or something so I can keep a job without risk of being fired when I need sick days :(. I'm at the end of my rope here. Are you oil free all the time? Or just when it's close to your cycle? And how long before you noticed a change after cutting the oil? I dont eat or cook with extra or added oils, but I do use sauces and wonder if that's a culprit for me? Lots of nuts and I make my own energy bars from blending nuts ehich produce their own natural oils. I've been plant based for awhile now, but wonder if I should cut these too??

[@z.j.maayan8458]

@@Honey-Bee-25 I am totally oil free unless I am at a restaurant for a special occasion (this is 2-3 times a year!). I also cut out nuts and even (gulp) avocados most of the time. I do not eat ANY packaged foods. I do not eat tofu (too fatty) although tempeh is ok every once in awhile. Having become an obsessive researcher about endometriosis to try to get my life back I came to really understand that fat is not the endo sufferers friend. I am also a nurse practitioner and have trained in functional medicine. Bladderwrack is a helpful supplement, BTW. But there is no treatment that has worked as well as WFPB SOS free living. Give it a try! Good luck!

[@munmisarma4488]

@@z.j.maayan8458 so true, I have PCOS, had very bad cramps and extremely heavy/long periods. Went WFPB and cut out all overt fats except seeds, went gluten free and soy free, the cramps vanished and periods became lighter and shorter, now it's just 4 days, earlier it used to be 6-7 days. I read Dr. Barnard's recent book, love him, at least one doctor is giving some importance to women's issues.

[@cozyinn4034]

@Z.J. Maayan i'm also vegan for many years now but i have really bad period cramps. i cut out oil from my diet a few years ago but actually ended up messing my hormones up and not getting my period at all. I'm a bit hesitant to cut out fat completely again because of my history ( isn't fat necessary for women's hormones?) do you still eat seeds and nuts or no fat at all? I really hope i'll find some answers to my problems :/

[@z.j.maayan8458]

@@cozyinn4034 my heart goes out to you! This condition is really hard to manage. I should also say I had my last surgery in 2014 so some of the relief is simply from removal of endometrial implants. I do eat fats in the form of avocados and weekly brazil nuts (gotta get that selenium). I put ground flaxseed in my oatmeal every morning to assure I am getting my omega3s. Have you tried bladderwrack? Watch some videos on endometriosis by Dr Greger on nutritionfacts.org. Good luck!

[@SSfacts07-c8z]

Thank you for boldly proclaiming the corelation between diet and disease. Understanding what a taboo it is in western medicine to say these things out loud, I appreciate your honesty in sharing what you know!

[@amethystflower8799]

This diet does nothing to help my disease.

[@cellcrazy1]

About 3 minutes in, I paused the clip… got out the salad from my fridge that I’d been avoiding for the last few days… and ate it immediately whilst watching the rest of this video. Thank you. It was a great reminder (and motivator!)

[@britscafe]

i started a moderate to little meat as possible diet about three months ago. i incorporate much more fruits and vegs too. avoiding all of these foods along with doing exercising has changed my period dramatically. i don’t even get severe period pains anymore or pms symptoms. everything he said in this actually is true. changing diet is beneficial in so many ways! im glad that i went through with this change and i hope all of you can too!

[@jemts5586]

I discovered this by accident when I contemplated going vegan and tried it out for three weeks. Had the most beautiful, pain-free, light period ever! I haven't gone vegan, but I try to eat vegan one week before my period is due (when I remember), and it helps a lot.

[@ladonnamontalto917]

Dr Barnard, what a precious man you are. Hearing you describe and empathize with the womanly struggle has me in tears. I haven’t been able to see a doctor for quite some time but I feel like I just did watching this video. I am looking into your book and tips now. Going to give this way of eating a try. Wish me luck!

[@undead.romxnce]

Why does my uterus expect me to be pregnant at the age of 10 😀😀😀😀

[@breesechick]

Xeno estrogens in plastic containers and bottles, other chemicals in our water and chemical fertilizers they spray on crops acts as estrogens in our body, and hormones they give animals to produce more milk, meat etc cause girls to start their period early, makes to get "man boobs", etc. Hope this helps explain a little.

[@afresham]

Lol cos that's the purpose of periods, when they start 🤣😅

[@afresham]

Joke apart. You should check your diet and dony drink or eat anything cold 🥶 stay on luke warm drinks. That's what we do in the east. No caffeine, only natural sugars, if you want to drink milk ever it should be hot and (if its cow milk than should always be sweet) no cold milk. I hope it helps. 🙏

[@yvettem.holland5072]

Because it's crazy optimistic 😂

[@NicolesNaturals]

Back in the 1800's, most girls started their periods at around 16. It's the xenoestrogens in plastics, water, food, pesticides etc. throughout the years that have lowered the age of the first period.

[@plantbasedwell-being3309]

I went whole food plant based and no cramping, back pain & I now have very light periods. This video explains the science behind it, thanks. Yay! 😃

[@deesee3622]

Fasting helps a lot too

[@robertalynch5433]

Shared with my daughters and grandaughters. Thank you.

[@claudiagarcia8311]

I went vegan a few months ago and I started to notice I can tell when I'm ovulating and I can tell when I'm about to start my period. Plus they are so much lighter with no pain.. so different! I started searching if this had anything to do with my new diet.. I see it does! Another reason to stick to this and this is a good one!

[@helenarichard]

Wow that's really cool! Being able to feel when you ovulate is pretty convincing if you are trying to get pregnant. Alright I'm convinced I'm becoming vegan. Eggs and honey aren't good for pmdd anyway. Let alone fiber-poor hormone-ridden meats.

[@amethystflower8799]

it's just due to calorie restriction.

[@paperfrost]

@@amethystflower8799 Not necessarily true, lol. I eat 2,500 to 3,000 calories daily and it worked for me. 🙃

[@Lee-tg7ws]

Amen! 🙌 I love this so much because it's in line with our original Bible diet as well. So motivated!

[@TriggaTreDay]

So this was my first full month of not eating dairy to see how my cycle would react. And great news! I only fully bled 1.5 days when it would usually be 3, and my cramps/nausea was 75% less. Typically I would have to heavily medicate myself to sleep in order to handle the pain and I would vomit at least 2x. I literally didn’t have to take meds and I didn’t vomit even though I was a little nauseous. Also I stopped using tampons a few years back and that has also made a world of difference. This month I will cut out all meat except seafood, and I will cut back on sugar, wheat products, and oils. This should be great! Thanks 🙏🏾

[@dianakapapero9638]

This doctor has presentation skills to change my whole eating diet for the rest of my life!!!!!!

[@sylwiaprzeplata1018]

I am so glad I found this video some 2 weeks ago. Removed Dairy and super painful periods are gone. I have had those for 20 years. Thank you!

[@Atheria444]

I had to laugh with "your optimistic uterus"....heheheh....

[@litchtheshinigami8936]

My reaction to it: MEH MEH MEEH BE OPTIMISTIC YOU LITTLE IDIOT BECAUSE NO BABY IS COMING FOR YOUUU

[@أكلاتووصفاتطبية]

Mee too 😂😂🤭🤭

[@geanbean1305]

Lol

[@rnlucero07]

Me three 🙋🏻‍♀️

[@nurfatihah3322]

ohh stop i'm laughing while having period cramp here😂

[@EB-ch1ih]

That is a good manifestation: "we love foods that do not love us back and we have to break this pattern" 🙏🏼

[@selimclara6334]

true

[@claraselim416]

😭😭😭. Iam in severe pain watching this. 26 yrs later i have never gotten a solution. I pray thus video changes everything

[@elishanain]

This was amazing!! I thought removing animal products was enough but it looks like reducing the oils is going to really help beyond miles. Thank you so much

[@Vegan7]

Zero pain, literally ZERO pain since I went vegan. I’m on a healthy natural Vegan diet + no oil. and once a week or once in two weeks I eat any Vegan junk food and junk snacks I want.

[@Dirgis-66]

same

[@odelyalevy]

More power to you darling. 💚. I used to faint from it.

[@jojobeanstudio1339]

I'm starting to cut oils and eat more fruits and vegetables!! I've been vegan for two years now ☺️

[@odelyalevy]

Very impressive. Now, to this I’m calling miracle. It is a magic for me. I was dreading the day before my period comes. The pain was beyond believe. Crippling. My boss even one time was calling for paramedic. What an agony. Best of the best to you.

[@orlenecharles6590]

Same here! I had terrible pain along with nausea....horrible. I went vegan, no oil, no processed food and now my period is only 4 days and a little bit of tension on the first day..no breast pain, no water retention. Who hoo!! I’m soooo happy. I totally recommend it.

[@suzanaomercic7299]

I read your article several years ago, adapted my food and it changed my life dramatically . I used to have to live on ibuprofen for pretty much 10 days every month. After I changed my diet , next month already noticed huge difference. I just wish I had done it earlier.

[@bellemady1]

What the doctor is saying is so true. Since I became vegan a few years ago, my severe period pains are a thing of the past. I don't even feel anything different until it actually starts, absolutely no pain, no bloating, nothing. That was an unexpected bonus of the vegan diet. Like the lady he mentioned, O had such aweful pains during periods. I suffered from fibroids at one point, which is very close to endometriosis. The pain went completely away when I stopped eating animal products. Anytime I add more oily food to my diet (e.g. peanut butter), I have some pain during my period, but not as painful as it used to be before I went vegan.

[@carlyrowland1640]

Finally someone that is giving out decent advice and is knowledgeable! Thank you Sir

[@autumnrose6370]

Video is so true...when I eat only plant based foods.. My period is wonderful no cramps bleeding is light. When I started eating animal products.. my menstrual health declined. The pain returned and heavy bleeding. Thank you for reminding me to stick with a plant based diet..

[@tessajones9393]

Omg I cried when hearing that story of the Endo. How horrific how many women go through with that and lose the chance to be a parent because of lazy Doctors. How irresponsible for the Dr to say diet doesn't play a part.

[@chloepitre2657]

I did too! I’d be devastated if I lost the ability to have children for a curable illness.

[@meyou2236]

Inverse bleeding is the cause of endometriosis, also. The blood contains stem cells meant to regenerate uterine lining and support vagina health. You shouldn't use tampons or cups, which stifle the release of blood. Use overnight pads, if necessary, but stay away from products that misdirect the flow. When the flow is blocked from it's natural route, it's like messing up the plumbing, it will spill into the wrong areas.

[@justmemyselfandi7760]

@@meyou2236 Nah... Retrograde menstruation happens to a certain extent in every woman. It's not caused by menstrual hygiene products.

[@АнаБуљешевић]

They never say anything about diet. I was offended by a doctor when I mentioned that I am vegetarian. She looked at me and said I should visit a psychiatrist 🙄 idiot who was alimantation doctor

[@tessajones9393]

@@АнаБуљешевић lol I get that all the time, I'm Vegan lol. A dr yesterday told me to supplement some things coz I'm low and I was like nah, I just had a baby, I need to watch what I'm eating and listed iron and calcium rich foods for her to understand lmao. I have a endo specialist who when found out i am vegz actually said, well you'll live longer than me 😂

[@chantellefaul2011]

I have endo and had the most painful periods and actually had constant stomach pain....... I am a registered dietitian, and I found Keto completely dissolved the pain, when I gave up gluten and sugar!! Completely opposite of what you're recommending. Quit sugar everyone..... I eat fish and dairy and oils daily. I used to have to take off work because of stomach pain and also period pain. As long as I avoid any food triggers (sugar/gluten) I feel great.

[@mel7305]

Keto is so dangerous how could you even recommend this as a dietician. Awful.

[@SvetlanaAntoine-pr4gq]

Keto and carnivore is a proper human diet !

[@tangerine8912]

I started having coconut water everyday a week before my periods and I experience no period pain any more. Give it a try if it's available near you.

[@latoyabolt9459]

Thanks for this video. I eat cheese occasionally. Mac and cheese included. When I'm on a 21 day Daniel fast (Christian fast with no oil, no sugar, no baked stuff, no animal products) I have NO cramps. I experience fatigue but that's it. You're talking the truth.

[@kerenkirui7660]

Oh my lord I should try this too😍🥰

[@fionamcintosh4814]

I went on the mini pill as advised by my GP, in order to stop my periods due to the pain I have because of endometriosis. I too was advised to have a hysterectomy, but I just couldn't do it, despite already having 4 children. I am constantly bleeding clots and the worse thing is that the pain has come back but even worse than before. As a SDA Christian, I'm already aware that the bible has given us the blueprint of what we should and shouldn't eat, but I really enjoy eating meat. Will have to make some changes concerning my diet, because the pains are too much! Thanks for this video, I know what I need to do.

[@roisinevans6263]

My partner is vegan, iv been with her 2 years and if I’m honest I was and am still skeptical of this lifestyle. I suffer with really bad with period pain, bloating, severe breast pain and I’m out for at least a 4 days before and during, I get really tired, drained in fact. So I’m going to try this after this period and check back in with the truth. Because no one seems to have an answer for me and everyone is telling me this is normal, which in my own opinion isn’t because iv only been suffering with this 5 months and I’m getting my period over 10-12 years years now I’m 27.

[@thamisotraditaola3098]

Hi Roisin how did it go

[@lilensik]

Waiting for an update, too 😅 Also, have anyone mentioned endometriosis to you? It might explain why you're feeling like this on your period

[@userm180]

for GOD so loved the world that HE gave HIS only begotten SON that whoever believeth in HIM should not perish but have eternal life"-the Gospel of JESUS written by john 3:16."But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name:"-the Gospel of JESUS written by john 1:12. hi! JESUS loves you and died for you if you accept HIM! HE rose from the dead to show us that death cant hold HIM! repent and start living your life for HIM and when the time is right HE will get you to Heaven❤

[@30nikster]

I'll update for her !! I stopped all meat and dairy for 30 days ! Game changer it's been 90 days with no painful cramps shorter period and my energy level is at a all time high ! I supplemented vitamins like zinc to aid in the vitamins I no longer get from meat you will not regret this choice try it

[@hannaha7304]

@@30niksterhow do you get your cholesterol though?

[@tiana03cv]

I used to think a man would never be able to tell me anything about a period that would benefit me. But I stand corrected. You have given me more information in this video than any FEMALE doctor I've had. Even nutritionists they had me speak with didn't inform me the way you have. I suffer from endometriosis. I was just given prescription after prescription due to heavy bleeding and long cycles. I stopped taking anything just because it made everything worse. Thank you for sharing what you know. I will start incorporating what you have said into my diet. Fyi. I LOVE cheese! 😬

[@god563616]

this is aGod send. I have never had a severe cramp until 3am this morning and IT WAS THE MOST HORRIFIC FEELING I'VE EVER FELT. I've been feeling a pull to change my diet anyways. This is the Lord speaking to me. Thank you❤️

[@ito916]

My pain lessened and got relaxed by listening to this only, I dont know why but this helped a lot... thanks!

[@matthewoduware479]

I was absolutely delighted with the immediate healing I got through Dr odija on KZbin. Keeping saving lives doctor...

[@wolfhugs2221]

I wish I'd known all of this before I had a hysterectomy for adenomyosis. Thankyou so, so much for doing videos on these issues. It's too late for me, but my cousins are coping better with endometriosis because of this information.

[@mariee.5912]

💙💙

[@Nina-hk7ub]

Wish I'd known. I had estrogen positive breast cancer at 33 & 40, severe excruciatingly painful endometriosis & one oophorectomy. I must have had way too much estrogen! I wish I had known while young but the vegan diet is amazing now! I feel great!

[@commscompany1502]

Don’t worry. The diet doesn’t work for everyone. I tried it and it worked for the first few months only. Moreover I had massive cravings that were super terrible. Plus it was an expensive diet. hysterectomy was the next step for me after 4 years of trying allons-y everything. In the end it all depends on the type of endo you have.

[@wolfhugs2221]

@@commscompany1502 given the improvement in my overall health, I believe wfpb would have been helpful to me. I find it cheaper - we spend about 2/3 of the amount we used to on food shopping. We don't buy processed foods like meat alternatives so it's cheap to do.

[@sarahberesford6669]

Since going plant based and cutting all dairy, my periods are so much less painful. I can carry on my day and do sports even on my heaviest days. A huge difference for me and I've suffered with severe period pain my whole life.

[@birthev.n4616]

There are two Questions that came up for me: 1. couldn’t you eat a bit of chicken (for example) and make the rest of the meal high fiber foods? 2. Couldn’t I have some avocado or nutbutter when my period is still 2-3 weeks away? Because healthy fats are also important for brain health right? Thank you for your video, very helpful!

[@skyejacques]

Fats are super important. Especially avocado. Coconut oil. Pecans. Macadamia nuts.

[@Hanan91Mohammed]

Reading other comments and knowing other people, there are many diets that help reducing pms. Just like there are many reasons behind pms, there are many ways to reduce it

[@LaZappatrice]

Yes. I found that part awkward. A plate should consist of veggies anyways so the fibers are there from them, who cares if chicken doesn't have fibers. That's why we need to eat different food, you won't find something alone that meets your needs. Meat sits in your gi system for longer, but that's not the point.

[@monakool1708]

I think he means try eliminating animal products and high fat for sometime before your periods and see if it works.It’s called elimination diet.If it works then Voila you have found Peace✌️.

[@kavise2203]

It really worked I tried for two months and I felt no pain in my periods .thank you so much .

[@tyronzasmith3735]

I started my period a week early so I ate meat because I thought I had time. I had mild cramps the first day but nothing compared to the unbearable pain I usually get. They didn't keep me up all night. The 2nd - 5th days I didn't eat meat. Just fruits, vegetables, and bread. I didn't have anymore cramps. I just had my a few PMS symptoms irritability for a few days but that was it. I'm glad I found you. You are God sent!

[@truthchangelove8913]

My hair, skin and nails have never been as good as after going vegan whole foods!

[@monicavillasenor2345]

Love this video, I never lost my period but when I did get my period I would be very sleepy, irritated very easily and cry all the time because of the terrible cramps then I switched to a WFPB diet and I barely even have cramps they’re almost non-existent, and I never get tired like I did before, all within 2 months, definitely life changing!!

[@sairakhan1754]

My cramps ended after first two days of my period. But I just ate a grilled cheese sandwich and my cramps came back after 15 minutes of eating. And now I’m here dying.

[@lilensik]

Hang in there!

[@juannelson7757]

Dear dr. You just made me go down memory lane and I can agree with you totally. Everything you said is so correct. I stopped animal foods and so my pain had stopped but when I started again it returned. I wish I could give you my life story. I feel so excited right now.

[@cheri1666]

I'm beyond grateful that I've found this video. Honestly thank you. I have very bad periods for almost 10 years now. I'm gonna try this.

[@leekshikapinnamneni4835]

Thank you so much for this video. I’ve been having periods for more than a decade now and I’m in my 20s. When I tell people that I don’t have cramps, they tell me that I’m lucky and sometimes people don’t even believe me. I’m not vegan however there are times in my life when I haven’t gone vegan before. I see the benefits in a plant-based eating plan and I recommend that to everyone. I eat small amounts of animal product without much problem. I also see the value in limiting oil intake. Everyone was 90% plant-based or even 80% plant-based, it would be a game changer for many people. There’s too much reliance today I’m highly processed foods and factory farmed animal products that are made from animals that eat a highly inflammatory diet. This is just my opinion and I hope you all take care.

[@veronica944]

Wow this makes a lot of sense! I’ve been almost totally plant-based for the past 5 years or so. But I started transitioning to this diet a few years before that. I definitely noticed the difference between the extreme and debilitating menstrual pain I had before going plant-based and how it lessened as I slowly stopped eating dairy and eggs. But I still had some pain that is fairly uncomfortable though it wasn’t nearly as severe as before. I still am taking Ibuprofen for my monthly cramps. Some months are better than others, but I’m thinking that might be because of the oil. So I really want to experiment with no added oils as much as possible.

[@MsYummyMusic]

Perhaps stay away from Soy (Tofu, Edamame, Soy Protein powders, Soy milk, and Soy sauce). Soy can mess with our hormones and cause cysts and all kinds of nasty things 🙁

[@danniellejohnson448]

Ibuprofen is very bad for you. Please stop using it. Use organic peppermint tea (hot) x

[@louera]

I’ve always had bad period cramps, but thid month was great! I would attribute it to eating papaya since that’s the only thing different I did that month. I will examine this next to see if the results are the same.

[@ChantelTGill]

Best Dr. I’ve EVER came across.

[@clementine5053]

This is the best period explanation video ever!! With the information about like estrogen! I’ve never heard it before!!! So so helpful thankyou!

[@IM-sc1mz]

Me crying to my mother because of painful periods. Somehow I decided to be serious about my diet, and few months in am like, mother my pain is manageable I think it is due to diet change. Now, I come across this, makes me smile. I don't lay in bed no more with pain, I don't take pain relief anymore..

[@mastiffpeople4868]

Avoiding fried foods while having PMS?? Waaaaahhhhhh! But french fries? True tho, since being vegan (but I still do oil) my symptoms have alleviated 90%

[@MaynardsSpaceship]

Get an air fryer. You can find them $60 and under, and make sure you apply a coupon code. :)

[@jessaequine]

You can make oven fries with russet potatoes and no oil! Literally just cut them up, toss them in seasoning if you want, and bake them 😊

[@stephanies3862]

Ikr, oily french fries are what I crave during that time. The oilier the better. Lol. But I'm seriously gonna do this strictly for at least 2 weeks

[@Lilleypad11]

Fries are everything LOL!

[@hanettasavary8788]

God created all the foods we needs in the beginning. I can testify of the blessings of God from eating plant based. Be safe yall

[@judyshepherd5477]

Oh how I wish I'd known this in years past, for myself and my daughters.

[@Mysr246]

When I was young my mom would make soups and teas...their warmth felt so good in my tummy, they even helped with the pain in my bones due to cramping.

[@geetupokhrel4859]

I really want to thank you doctor for your video. I saw your video last month, and i followed the diet you recommended. I avoided milk, cheese, and red meat(had it once or twice in a month) and i have no pain this time. Thank you so much 😊 it really helped.

[@aimaeyo228]

Did u cut out sugar?

[@geetupokhrel4859]

@@aimaeyo228 i don't really take sugar other than for coffee or tea.

[@lukeweaver9287]

Amazing testimonial/results!! Thank you!

[@fabic1567]

Dr. Barnard!!!. Thank you so much for this video!. I have your book already and I have to say this really works. I've been vegan for 2 1/2 years but was still struggling with menstrual cramps until I got rid of the nut butters and avocado and the pain and clots pretty much disappeared 😱. I used to take 2 Ibuprofen capsules every 6 hours for the first 3 days of my period and used one of those disposable heating pads all day long to be able to function and go to work. Now I don't take ANY medicine at all and of course no more heating pads either 🤗🤗🤗🤗. Thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you so much for everything you do 🙏🤗.

[@thevegantitian]

Wow that makes sense. There's my answer lol. I need to get away from certain nut butters. I think I need to eliminate nut butters that have palm oil and all those added sugars. And I think cutting down on dressings too lol. This information is so great.

[@fabic1567]

@@thevegantitian It totally works. It's so funny that you just commented on this today. I went camping a few weeks ago and kinda got "off track" with my meals. I had vegan mayo, vegan cheese, smoky tempeh sandwiches very frequently for those 2 weeks while I was camping. And boy did that messed me up!!! My period cramps are HORRIBLE this time around! Back to the Ibuprofen capsules 😫. I am positive it was the vegan junk I had on those sandwiches I ate. I did eat salads and fruit but the oil and fatty foods have to go in order for this to work. In my case, even soy messes me up. My skin breaks out like crazy when I eat anything made of soy 😞. What we eat has so much to do with the way our bodies react!.

[@fabic1567]

@@thevegantitian There's a Channel here on KZbin called " The whole food plant based cooking show". You can find oil free dressing recipes there. They are very good!. I've made some of them and really enjoyed them 😉

[@thevegantitian]

@@fabic1567 Yayyy! Sounds great I will check them out! Thanks!

[@thevegantitian]

@@fabic1567 Aweee so sorry you had that experience. I had to take a huge break and stop consuming a lot of tofu. Back in March I had the worse period pain you can imagine and I learned it was the soy. I had consumed way too much tofu that month. I'm so sad I can't consume tofu much anymore because the soy messes my hormones up 😣. Don't worry we will get our vegan diets on point lol. We will get it right😄🙌🎉🎊

[@spookyfish6981]

I cut out sugar and did yoga almost daily. Also intermittent fasting and no caffeine. The latest cycle - didn't even notice it. Pain free, bloat free and symptom free.

[@ZethuMazibuko]

Thank you so much for this video🙏😭 My sister and I suffer from severe menstrual cramps 😩 Unfortunately by trial and error I figured out to avoid dairy and sweet treats because of the directly proportional relationship it has to my pain. Sad news for a choc-a-holic! But obviously I didn't understand the science of it all. It's great that this issue is being brought to the forefront because it can be very debilitating for sufferers, as well as difficult for unaffected people to empathise and painkillers are just not strong enough.

[@None-y2f]

Try magnesium powder (not pills) and corydalis herb.

[@r.davis1004]

God's food is medicine. Back to Eden. Can you imagine just how many hysterectomies could have been avoided if doctors actually knew this stuff called "Nutrition"?! Instead they spend most of their studies on Pharmacology. Thank you Dr. Barnard for being an actual doctor who genuinely cares.

[@tejaswinipolepeddi337]

I can't say that I have no period pain after going vegan but are definitely getting better.

[@donnamcmillan6950]

Cut out caffeine and chocolate too. It does help!

[@Womenswell022]

It gets better and better...

[@Србомбоница86]

@@donnamcmillan6950 those are vegan and they still can cause pain and issues

[@laurabitsy7106]

Blessings! to you Physicians Committee for responsible Medicine team.The information you are giving ate really helping.

[@chatcat3060]

He’s absolutely right. Tried eating only vegetables and fruits after excruciating cramps. No meat, eggs, oil, no junk food. Absolutely no cramps by next cycle. It takes discipline but worth it if suffering from debilitating cramps.

[@erinleblancwilder4119]

This is helpful to women who have no digestive problems and an unrestricted diet, but what if you have IBS??? I can't eat most of the things you mention (see below), so what is suggested for people like me? Foods I have to avoid: *High-fiber products, found in cereals, grains, pastas *Gas-producing foods, like beans, lentils, and cruciferous vegetables such as cauliflower. *Gluten- protein found in wheat, barley, rye What can I eat?

[@jojobeanstudio1339]

Thank you so much for this. I would love to hear more about Endometriosis! I have been inspired by you and Dr. Gregor to become a nutritionist. The story about the woman curing her Endometriosis is absolutely amazing. I would absolutely love to help people like this, it's my life goal.

[@marley7659]

I hope you get the chance to become a medical professional. Work hard and you can see more lives improved and saved.

[@jojobeanstudio1339]

@@marley7659 thanks so much! I'm currently taking an online course for a certificate in the basics of vegan nutrition

[@marley7659]

@@jojobeanstudio1339 Good luck. I would look up wellness forum health. Dr. Pamela Popper offers access to a medical library and a bunch of courses to both lay people and medical professionals. It isn't a free service. It is quite useful. It is cheaper than access to other medical libraries for sure. May be a good place to start before med school/nutrition school.

[@andreamoscoso3041]

You could help many , like us. All the best!!

[@sjp1833]

This was helpful. Would you please do one on fibroids.

[@minormine4417]

Try this Dr said can help!!

[@victoriaadebayo6188]

Dr Asiakale you are indeed God sent, I usually have a very painful flow ever since I was 17years old, I have tried using different drugs but the pains doesn't stop nor go, I have been living with it and managing with the pain each time my monthly circle comes but ever since last year December when I started using your herb the pains has been subsided and I feel better and comfortable each time my flows comes now. Thank you, am grateful and may God continue to bless and increase you. Amen!!!

[@Lilleypad11]

Just told someone this information today through my own research and trials and tribulations with fibroids and severe menstrual pain. Then i stumble onto this video.. Eating vegetarian or vegan really does make marked improvement with your cycle. It is worth a try ladies. Doctor thank you for the valuable information.

[@lindapesnell5723]

❤️Wish I knew this 54 years ago. Thank You ❤️

[@spencerwilson3298]

Thank you so much for making this video! I've often wondered if food could effect the intensity of menstrual cramps.

[@TheQueenIsWithin]

I went keto and ate mostly animals foods and my period cramps stopped. I also achieved weight loss and improvement in memory and concentration. When I was vegan before that, it made my symptoms worse. Vegan for 2.5 years and suffered throughout it. On keto I ate a lot of cheese and animal fat (no milk because it contains amylase). When I cut carbs and removed sugars all my health problems stopped.

[@SvetlanaAntoine-pr4gq]

👍👍👍👍

[@itscarolinemary]

I’ve been eating plant based the last few years, not 100% perfectly but I haven’t had meat in years and very little dairy/cheese. I still deal with pain menstrual cramps. I did have 2 periods at random where there was barely any cramps. But for the most part, they’re still severe every cycle.

[@corackadile]

I have really bad endometriosis that caused my uterus to be glued to my back. I had a lap surgery done to diagnose and remove all adhesions and a 7cm ovarian cyst. That was two years ago. I have recently started depo provera which helped alleviate me of my period but what surprised me more was how effective cutting back on red meat and dairy worked. I lost 20 pounds since this February up until now doing this and incorporating more fruits and veggies. My ca125 has gone down from 55 to 38 to now 26. I love the promotion of healthy eating when you have endo.

[@gabrielleelizabethh]

Thank you so much for this video !! I had cramp free periods as a teen but as I eased into my early 20s (I’m 23) they became horrible but not even every month ! So it became concerning especially since my mom was diagnosed with endometriosis a few years ago ! Definitely gonna try this method and see where it goes and if it helps ❤️

[@maja__5047]

Whenever I eat dairy a few weeks before my period, the pain is unbearable. Whenever I cut almost all of it out, the flow is light and painless, it's unbelievable!

[@Twalzz]

How many weeks exactly?