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]

😢😢😢😢

[@annaannab5365]

Me😢😢

[@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.

[@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?

[@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.

[@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. ❤️

[@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.

[@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

[@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! 😍

[@Manifesting_Secret_Sketchbook]

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

[@Manifesting_Secret_Sketchbook]

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

[@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

[@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.

[@rachelw3533]

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

[@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.

[@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!

[@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!

[@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.

[@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.

[@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

[@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 🙏🤗.

[@noorazmi2329]

😱

[@munmisarma4488]

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.

[@adiraFEARSHEAVENLYFATHER4EVER]

No I love avacado and peanut butter

[@fabic1567]

@@adiraFEARSHEAVENLYFATHER4EVER I love them too but they don't love me back 😢. Give it a try, it really worked for me!

[@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.

[@dianakapapero9638]

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

[@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. 🙃

[@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 🙏🏾

[@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.

[@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

[@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 😂

[@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!

[@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.

[@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!

[@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.

[@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.

[@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 !

[@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! 😬

[@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!

[@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?

[@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..

[@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.

[@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❤️

[@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.

[@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.

[@katzensindweich3505]

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.

[@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!!

[@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.

[@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...

[@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%

[@Itsunclegabby]

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!

[@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

[@tress3579]

Here is my testimony! I was in so much pain - cramping and bloated often even outside of menstrual period. I watched this video months ago and decide to cut off animal products from my diet to which I was amazed by the fact that the first month I didn’t have any cramps and the bloating wasn’t as bad and over time that went away as well . I told my doctor about this - he was surprised and couldn’t figure out why I was cramping so bad in first place. Long story short - its been now 8 months, I remained on plant based diet: I consume veggies, fruits and low carb foods and I have no desire to eat meat or any other animal products ever. Thank you for helping me in discovering that animal products was causing me so much pain, for sharing your knowledge and the lady’s story with us. To the women in pain - sending you all hugs and give it a try to see if that helps you. This is not a vegan or plant based recruitment 😂y’all know what’s best for you.

[@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.

[@niceprincesslucky]

Thank you so much! When I went vegan my craps and pain disappeared completely but then I started eating more fats and oils in my diet and they went back almost 5 years later but worse than ever. Definitely vegan + oil free diet together is the solution! ♥️

[@danniellejohnson448]

Is using olive oil to fry or cook with bad? Should I change to coconut oil only??

[@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.

[@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.

[@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✌️.

[@judyshepherd5477]

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

[@lindapesnell5723]

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

[@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.

[@marikedevilliers8272]

This is very true. I ate 2 boiled eggs every morning and consumed a lot of chicken for dinner for a month. Needless to say, after 30 days upon my menstruation, I experienced the worst pain ever in my life. I could not move and almost fainted at a point.

[@leylamemmedova4289]

😲😲😲😲😲😲😲😲😲

[@gr8cious1]

This works! Try the diet. I also don’t have bloating, breast tenderness and acne breakouts anymore.

[@videndanoor3408]

I have became a vegetarian 6 years ago, the most noticeable thing that happened was that my periods became completely painless and my bleeding decreased substantially. This is just one of the signs that body is sending to us and showing us what kind of diet is meant for us naturally.

[@videndanoor3408]

@anastasia bolsun this doesn’t sound normal, it may be due to some ovarian cysts or fibroids that cause excessive bleeding, you need to see a gynecologist. Or it may also be due to your nutrition. Are you eating enough legumes? (Lentils, beans, chickpeas and rice must be your main meals) many vegetarians eat fresh vegetables mostly and this will cause many issues, as a vegetarian your health and energy will be mostly supplied by the above ingredients that I mentioned.

[@lismarcel]

I like the idea of disappointing my uterus over and over again 😂 In all seriousness, though, great video, I've been vegan for 3 years and I've learnt something new 🙂

[@nikibineri3675]

Yeah but the uterus takes the revenge with pain, that son of a b...

[@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.

[@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.

[@shannon2748]

He's right. My menstrual pains were way less after going vegan. I've also had horrible stomach pains my whole life. I'm taking the kind that make you not be able to stand up and faint in the middle of a shopping mall. Since going vegan, I have had way fewer stomach pains.

[@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 ❤️

[@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!!

[@innerview6298]

I am sugar free, gluten free vegan. I always have had very heavy painful periods. I have very high testosterone for a female, once I took plant phytoestrogens and my pain was gone and periods lasted 3 days max not 7 days like before. My weight became normal, before it was hard to gain feminine volumes. But now is hard to order those capsules to my country. I drink chlorophyll every morning and I was suprised that this helped me alot with my pain it was almost gone. I have been drinking only just 1 month.

[@debiluv4health]

This is absolutely true. I followed a Vegan diet for 4 months and that was the only time in my life that I had cramp free periods. It was amazing!

[@EmilynWood]

I've found that eating 85% dark chocolate sometimes helps a bit for some reason, maybe the iron and magnesium and potassium in it. Gotta replenish those nutrients.

[@mollygrace3068]

A lot of the 85% and higher dark chocolate I’ve seen has no dairy in it, so that could be why.

[@edrabogucki401]

@Emilyn Wood I think 85% should be an essential food😋

[@Србомбоница86]

True but it's VERY high in histamine

[@laurabitsy7106]

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

[@elizabethmadness5277]

What Dr. Barnard is saying is 100% correct! Before I was Vegan my cramps were so bad I was downing 6-8 ibuprofen at a time, laying around with heating pads, the works! I went Vegan, very low oil although I do eat avocados and nuts, period pain is almost nonexistent. Then I started taking some Seabuckthorn oil as a supplement and my period pain came back, not as bad as before but I was scared something was wrong. I made the connection it was the extra oil, I stopped taking it, and back to no pain. Amazing!

[@lizbethvarela2253]

I am 30. I was diagnosed with Endo at 27 by laparoscopically. I had my right ovary removed due to a cyst rupture that cause a torsion. I get really bad pain excruciating pain that enables me to walk or get out of bed. I currently had a 10cm cyst that I was able to bring down to 5cm. I started taking DIM and Kelp supplements which I think are responsible for the cyst to shrink. I recently started juicing. I was so desperate to get a complete hysterectomy done bc my pain is so sever I constantly get pelvic pain almost daily I noticed I haven’t had pelvic pain since started the DIM. I also cut coffee and red meats after learning of Catherine’s story I am more convinced I can cure this awful desease naturally before I opt for a hysterectomy. I need to save my right ovary and uterus. Thank you for this information doctor.

[@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

[@preyapillay5256]

So true what you saying bcos during our church Daniel fast were we eat veggies for 21 days. I had zero cramps. I ditched dairy completely and I feel great. Gave up peanut butter too. Thank you for an amazing life changing video. One of my twin daughters has endometriosis. Can try and convince her to go vegan. Hats off to you Sir.

[@kamillatoth3433]

The first time I didn't have menstrual pain was when I was doing a meat-based whole foods diet that includes lots of raw dairy. I ate lots of fat, but none of it was oil. By the way, I was coming from an almost exclusively plant-based whole foods diet on which I had horrible cramps.

[@MeetimeHolidays]

Interesting

[@ldr792]

Yea I did vegan for two months as well and still had awful cramps. But I’m gonna try again

[@curryisgood6103]

I could never relate more to the words he just said. The doctors always telling you how food and nutrients have no effect and if something gets better its a miracle. Exactly what I heard many times caring for my sick mom when she was in the hospital. Honestly I am thankful we have a healthcare system but at the same time I lost my hope in it as well. They dont treat the causes anymore, only fixing temporarly whats broken with things that makes your body many times sicker at the end. Giving you painkillers for everything instead of asking for physical and mental health and life style of the patient.

[@tamihirahowell7782]

This is so true I’m a living witness, since I was younger I’ve always suffered every month for a few days at the start of my period, I recently started a vegan diet because of health reasons no gluten no dairy, and I noticed for the last few months I would get my period with no pain with very little cramps, I wonder what the change was I just thought it was because I’m older now (I’m in my 40’s now... late 40s) I thought this was the reason never thought it could be my new diet wow.

[@Србомбоница86]

Gluten is not problematic for period but dairy and fat is ,eggs too

[@MohammedLy2023]

Thank you. It's the cravings that kill us. I'm not a big eater bt I get very bad pains almost 5days in my periods, I gain weight too. Will try change my diet. God bless

[@sjp1833]

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

[@minormine4417]

Try this Dr said can help!!

[@spencerwilson3298]

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

[@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!!!

[@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?

[@delrosario7453]

Progesterone has a balancing protective effect

[@_1Marisa]

Peanut butter 😬 that one is going to be the hardest for me but milk and meat free I’ve noticed big difference

[@vanessablanc4774]

I appreciate this video so much, my menstruation has been a problem since I first started having it. I always had to leave school and now work in my twenties, every month because of the torturing pains, now I know exactly why, thank you.

[@kemmyoluwo4732]

This actually works!!!! I used to have pains.....but when I changed my milk to plant based and started to drink more herbs like seams and hibiscus as well as fruit...I noticed the difference!!! It goes very lightly instead of having pains. I don’t feel them anymore...

[@itsmet559]

I think this is true. I went on the AIP diet, which restricts dairy and certain oils and encourages fruits and vegetables. My first period on the diet, my cramps were almost non-existent. I couldn't believe it.

[@kayleighjudith]

Do you eat red meat ? Not sure between aip or vegan 😩 so frustrating

[@itsmet559]

@@kayleighjudith I eat red meat but have cut back significantly.

[@healingrevolution123]

I hadn’t had cheese in a long time...until today and then after about eating all of it, I see this video!! Ughh!! I wish I hadn’t eaten that cheese!! Thank you so much for this informative video!!

[@vyn4147]

I also ate a lot of cheese 😔😟 Must get rid of cheese.

[@thinblacknoodles]

Lol me too just today I had some 😂

[@eulicehooper6340]

Tears came to my eyes. I promise this same thing happened to me at 27. I am astonished 😧. I was not a vegan then I had stopped dairy. I mean same story. I asked the OBGYN to take my uterus I was tired of the pain. Mine was God. I had fasted weeks before the surgery. I still have bad pain, so I am seeking other treatments also. Thanks for sharing this.

[@anaalfaro8054]

I became vegan for 2 years and I did not have any menstrual cycle pain. Unfortunately I developed vitamin b 12 deficiency while on supplements and Also anemic. I returned to eating meats and my energy levels improved but the Menstrual cycle pain returned with a vengeance even though I eat lots of vegetables and fruits. I have discovered that eating a high omega 3 diet while eating meats but especially wild caught fish also helps the pain go away plus chia seeds and walnuts.

[@jaminwaite3867]

B12 injections or sublingual supplements may have been a better option, especially if you're gut wasn't in the best place to absorb the B12. Careful with eating too much fish because of how polluted they are now.

[@thandekandlovu9793]

Thankfully when my menses are about to start my body rejects milk ,meat ,eggs ,peanut butter It just makes me sick 😓And l realised when l cut these off my diet l drink loads of water And a quick jog helps very much too I followed all of these this month and believe l had no pain at all I was happy in my menses that were once very bad and cruel

[@peachteatina]

i love avocados 😢 But I can’t stand these awful periods anymore.

[@_1Marisa]

I was about to order a salad with avocados 😬 but I’m on the couch with 2 hot water bottles 🙁

[@samanthabeatty5494]

Avocados and vegetables are the only thing I can really eat on it.. weird 🤔!

[@chantelleban1542]

So painful to hear "there are some food we love that just don't love us back" 😭. All the food I love have to go in the trash. 💔. I can't take this pain anymore.

[@diauser3327]

finally a doctor who gave an explanation of period cramps and few of the reasons behind it, never knew this. btw the optimistic uterus comment !

[@dancelady16]

These are great polished videos! I love watching and sharing them! Thank you.

[@noana9365]

This is exactly what I have been looking for my entire life. I have had painful periods my entire life since a teenager. Right now I am using two Livia products to reduce my pains. I also had problems with drinking regular milk. So I stopped with most lactose products and started using lactose free ones instead. I also got rashes on my upper arms, a sign for gluten. So I have also stopped eating gluten products and more gluten free products. I'm guessing this means that I should stay away from eating chicken. But what about lactose free cheese? eggs then? I'm guessing this means no oil products. Less fried food? Can anyone inform me more on this. Anyone that actually is more into this? because all of the cutting out on certain foods is still very new to me.

[@kauigirl808]

No animal products.

[@noana9365]

@@kauigirl808 That's going to be a complete shift in what to eat. Eggs is like a main ingredient in so many products.

[@kauigirl808]

@@noana9365 cook your own foods. Eat WHOLE foods. Salt and pepper, garlic, if your cooking. Brocolli. Cauliflower. Spinach. Tofu. Salads. Throw fruit in it. Smoothies. Throw greens in it.

[@willa1699]

Reading some of these comments as I’m laying in bed feeling this… I realize as a preteen 11-13 I was in the embarrassed stage of womanhood and even though I was in pain I would do my best to hide it from my dad because I didn’t want to talk about it, and many times I had to come out of school or stay in bed because I wasn’t feeling well. Or just made me realize how girls can be so hard on themselves and insecure, poor me. My heart goes out to all the girls that feel like that. Ask for help! ❤

[@jaxinesaunders1535]

Thank you doc. I've been trying to find a way to help my daughter get over her period pains which are terrible at times. She doesn't like vegetables but I'll show her your video. Thanks again.

[@julyjoy1176]

Great video. Thank you. Have you or can you do a video for Perio menopausal. For those that are going through it without hormone replacement therapy.

[@annettesjoy]

I have been watching this and taking notes. I have a big test with my specialist today and am so excited to tell him what you told us. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. I am so looking forward to being pain free. I am in my 50's and have had painful periods, heavy periods since I was 12. I had 2 hysteroscopys also. Now I get a lot of pain and UTI's along with yeast infections. Appreciate all the useful information.