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Can Apple Cider Vinegar Cause Bloating During Menstruation?

Posted By Richard (Winston-Salem, Nc) on 05/04/2012

My wife is from Mexico and I told her about using ACV for menstrual pains and for lessening the menstruation. She told me that in Mexico, it's common belief that anything acidic during menstruation will lessen the time of the mentrual cycle but will also give you "the belly" (something like an enlarged abdomen or just more belly fat) because you're not letting your body rid itself of everything it needs to. I would appreciate anyone's comment on this phenomenon.

Replied by Jennifer (Sunrise, Fl) on 05/04/2012

ACV increases alkalinity, not acidity. :)

Replied by Cat (Bop, Nz) on 05/04/2012

Richard from Winston-salem, Nc: Your wife could try eating only raw food (fruit and veges, nuts and seeds) prior to menstruation will drastically decrease bleeding time from 6-7 days down to 1 or 2 with much less blood flow. Cooked foods are a lot of the reason we have disease and sickness but it's also great for menses.

Replied by Iriedarling (Kingston, Jamaica) on 01/21/2013

I second the suggestion made by Cat from Bop, Nz with some variation. I drank 2-3 cups per day of fresh blended vegetables, esp. dark greens (calalloo, bok choy, spinach) because they are high in Magnesium, Vit A. Varying the vegetables is best. Include other colours. Supplemented with an Iron/B-Complex tonic and most days had a high quality raw muesli (nuts, raisins and no sugar) to get other nutrients from food. By the next period, spotting was gone; bleeding manageable, pain reduced and the period showed up on time. I still eat cooked food and meat but only at one meal.

Replied by Heather (Leicester ) on 01/22/2013

Hi, it would be interesting to know what you don't eat- do you have coffee or caffeine, do you drink wine, do you eat oily fish- do you take any supplements? Thanks x

Replied by Iriedarling (Kingston, Jamaica) on 01/22/2013

Hi Heather. I'm a little uncertain if your question was directed to me. Forgive me if it wasn't.

I avoid tea, coffee, sodas, restaurants and fast foods. I find this very difficult because like many people I enjoy convenience however tea and coffee trigger my migraines (I'm told they also deplete magnesium) so although I love the flavour, I have some incentive. I'm not terribly strict about avoiding these foods though. Life and food are to be enjoyed but I now listen to the warnings my body gives when I over indulge. Headaches, irritable bowels, moodiness, negative changes in my skin or eyes remind me to eat more live foods. I've noticed that the more live foods I eat the less I crave convenience foods. The more convenience foods I eat, the less palatable vegetables become. I think the important thing is to pay attention to the signals your body is giving you and learn what deficiencies they may be signalling. I don't worry about eating organic grade foods because frankly that's not widely available here unless you grow it yourself. Someone said that perfection is the enemy of good; so I just do what is reasonable in my situation. Although, I'm a big believer in getting my nutrients from food, I'm always aware that there are situations where absorption from food is difficult so a physician who communicates well with you is a must.

Replied by Heather (Leicester ) on 01/23/2013

Hi, Thanks,, yes it's great to hear from you. I'm glad to hear you've resolved your heavy menstruation. I'm really looking closely at what I eat to see what affects me- I've been eating more oily fish and taking cod liver oil so I'll report back of I see good improvement- I also finally realised that I shouldn't be eating so much broccoli as it's probably blocking my thyroid function.. Anyway, thanks for your reply x

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