02 Jan Banish premenstrual grumpiness by napping
Women bothered by premenstrual moodiness and anxiety felt cheerier, more relaxed, mentally sharper and more alert after taking a daily 30-minute afternoon nap during the week before their period than women who simply rested for the same amount of time, according to a study out of the University of Ottawa.
Research shows that nighttime sleep the week before menstruation is less restful, which makes you groggy and irritable during the day.
Tip: You’ll rest best when you take your nap between 1 pm and 4 pm, which is when your body hits a natural lull in energy.
I'm the women's health journalist who pioneered the cycle-syncing and hormone awareness movement in 2005 with my groundbreaking, award-winning book, 28 Days: What Your Cycle Reveals About Your Moods, Health & Potential. I'm also the creator of the popular Hormone Horoscope Apps and Female Forecaster App. I founded Hormonology as a way to continue sharing hormone cycle education around the globe.
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