Menstruating women: Busting the myths associated

Must women be treated like untouchables while menstruating?

The answer is No.

There are legit reasons to validate the fact that the traditional taboos and practices are irrelevant and may not be suitable for today’s time.

Read on to know some interesting beliefs assocaited with a woman on her period, across the world. Also know what Ayurveda has to say about what not to eat during this period!Why believe that menstrual blood is impure?

Historically, the period blood was revered and considered to have immense power. A woman on her period was considered powerful and sacred, with heightened psychic abilities, even to heal the sick.In Africa, menstrual blood is still used in powerful magic rituals to both purify and destroy a person or problem.

The 18th century Cherokee community of America considered a menstruating woman as a source of feminine strength, who could destroy enemies.Romans believed that a menstruating woman could scare away hailstorms, whirlwinds, lightning and other climatic disasters if she uncovered her body!Why women bow and kneel instead of doing prostration (laying flat on floor) at mandir?

This is because laying the womb on ground is considered offensive even to God, as it is the cradle of humanity. Why avoid eating certain type of food during menstruation?

Ayurveda vividly advices that the type of food that you eat effects women on their period, such as animal and milk products that create heat should be avoided. Some women even have loose motions while on period, hence easy to digest food rich in calcium, fiber and iron like ragi help reducing cramps.