@sarajaneho: In Traditional Chinese Medicine bananas are considered cold in nature—and cold foods can disrupt your body’s natural flow during your period. They weaken the Spleen and chill the uterus, which can lead to cramps, bloating, and poor circulation. So if you’re on your cycle, do your womb a favour: skip the fruit bowl and sip something warm instead. Check out “What TCM Says About Phlegm, Periods & Prosperity: Sara Jane Answers It All” - wherever you get your podcasts or watch it on YouTube - and leave your questions and comments for me to answer in later episodes!

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journey_to_break_72
Billie Boy :
But the other side says eat bananas because the magnesium will help relax the muscle cramps. So conflicting. 💀
2025-07-12 01:33:24
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trashie.brat
trashie.brat :
I much rather believe Chinese medicine than anything this institution has taught us
2025-07-12 18:42:52
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98grizzlybear
Ñïç Ņíč 🦋 :
so what should i eat and drink?
2025-07-13 15:39:39
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r3hana_s
𝓡 :
i only trust Chinese medicine
2025-08-05 16:37:18
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fidelite020
fidelite 🦢 :
We Arabs also have this common habit: during the menstrual period, we avoid eating ice cream, cold and fizzy drinks, citrus fruits, and sticky fruits and vegetables like bananas, Also, not taking a bath during the first two days because it causes low blood flow, irregular bleeding, and a longer period. But this generation doesn’t want to follow these tips because they don’t really believe in them. The problem is, this generation is struggling with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), and I think our mothers and grandmothers were right after all.
2025-07-12 23:42:21
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sarah_in_saudiarabia
Sarah :
Science says the exact opposite. Bananas are amazing for our health, especially during a period. They are rich in Vitamin B6 and Potassium, which are good for relieving bloating, cramps, and mood swings.
2025-07-12 11:51:24
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lys_braz
Lys :
Everything I do is wrong
2025-07-12 17:24:00
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badgaljodie
Jodie :
I thought the potassium helps with the pain?
2025-07-12 18:48:11
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carolunaa93
CaroLuna :
Avoid bananas anyway? :( i basically live for them 😂
2025-07-12 01:01:42
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mashababybus
mashababybus :
as a midleastern girl, my mom told me not to eat bananas, okra, citris fruits, butter milk, fuzzy drinks, ice cream
2025-07-12 12:09:33
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mimahli
Michelle :
My Hispanic mom always tells me to be mindful of “cold foods” while on my period and bananas was always one my mom would warn me about. I love seeing how two completely different cultures on opposite sides of the world have the same teachings/beliefs!
2025-07-12 14:50:23
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srllls
S :
Banana, mango, watermelon, and any sticky fruit, any cold drinks and ice cream, all these my Arab mom band them during my period
2025-07-12 07:39:52
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cookieprincess45
CookiePrincess :
If my body wants a banana, I am eating one ...besides it's one of the fruits that I can actually afford
2025-07-13 20:41:41
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thesacredgray
Astrid :
Bro I just ate a banana and this is me 💀
2025-09-14 04:18:12
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🎀 JAZZ 🎀 :
We learn everyday
2025-07-12 23:53:16
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SONIA :
Ok I learned something new
2025-07-12 08:59:17
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phantressx
phantress ⚰️ :
i was told bananas help with period cramps 😫 but this makes absolute sense
2025-07-12 14:57:43
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meatispartvegetable_2
B👁️tch :
I know I’m getting my period if I crave meat and chocolate. Then I realize oh I need the extra magnesium and iron. Then I’m sad cuz I know it’s coming 🥺🙄
2025-07-12 08:36:05
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lolo07686
Lolo :
الطب الصيني عجيب ودي اروح لعندهم يعالجون كل علاتي
2025-07-12 20:53:32
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y_meemeemee
y_meemeemee :
صحيح حتى الجح (البطيخ ) والباميا والملوخية والطماط والقرع ماتنفع ايام الدورة
2025-07-12 23:07:32
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goldabella765
Goldabella :
This is hilarious I'm Dominican and we eat plantains and banana 🍌 everyDAY All year
2025-07-11 20:57:56
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nicsvelez2
Nics :
Thats sooo crazy 😩
2025-07-12 04:06:20
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ebtti7
ebtti7 :
Wait what? I thought bananas were suppose to ease with cramps 💀
2025-07-13 15:48:45
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nia.tada
Nia.Tada :
I read that eating bananas before your period starts can actually help with menstrual pain because they're high in potassium. I usually eat bananas or banana bread 2-3 days before and surprisingly I haven't had painful cramps since then!
2025-07-12 01:22:19
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no :
people saying that what she's saying is wrong, a reminder that the woman in this vid is referring to TRADITIONAL CHINESE MEDICINE, not western medicine.
2025-07-13 14:45:33
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