Irregular periods are one of India's most common — and most ignored — women's health issues. Yet irregular periods are almost always a sign of underlying hormonal imbalance, nutritional deficiency, or stress — all of which are correctable.
Irregular periods signal the body is underfed, overstressed, or deficient in key nutrients. The most common causes are insufficient calories, iron or zinc deficiency, high cortisol from stress, or hypothyroidism.
Best Foods for Hormonal Balance
Iron-Rich Foods: spinach, methi, amaranth, dal, chickpeas, pumpkin seeds. Zinc & Selenium-Rich Foods: Brazil nuts, pumpkin seeds, chickpeas, sesame seeds. Vitamin D Sources: sunlight, fatty fish, egg yolks. Omega-3 Rich Foods: fish, flaxseeds, walnuts.
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