@missalessandraleon: Should you do Shape-Up Gua Sha / Lymphatic Drainage during your period? Yes!!!! @Nusta Beauty Most women feel bloated, swollen, heavy, and crampy during their cycle… and that’s EXACTLY when gentle lymphatic work can help the most PERIOD FACTS YOU DIDN’T KNOW 1️⃣ Hormones make you hold EXTRA water Right before and during your period, estrogen + progesterone shift and cause: • Water retention • Puffy legs/hips • Belly bloating Gentle lymphatic drainage helps move trapped fluid so you feel lighter and less swollen. 2️⃣ Circulation slows down = more cramps When blood flow is tight and muscles are tense, cramps hit harder. ✨ Gua sha increases circulation, which can relax the lower back + hips and help calm cramp intensity. 3️⃣ Inflammation is HIGH Your body is literally inflamed during your cycle — that’s why everything feels tender. ✨ Lymphatic drainage helps reduce inflammation, making your body feel less achy and stiff. 4️⃣ The nervous system needs calming Period = higher cortisol, mood swings, anxiety, tension. ✨ Slow, soothing strokes activate your parasympathetic system (your “calm mode”), helping: • Better sleep • Less stress • More relaxation WHEN IS IT BEST? Day 1–2: Keep it gentle. Focus on legs, arms, back, hips (skip the lower belly if cramping). Day 3–5: You’ll notice even faster results with bloating + water retention. THE SECRET BENEFIT Because there’s more fluid retention during your period, results can look and feel more noticeable than on normal days. 👀✨ ❌ SKIP IT IF: • You have severe cramps • Very heavy bleeding • Feel faint or unwell Listen to your body first. ✔️ Reduces swelling & bloating ✔️ Improves circulation ✔️ Helps ease tension + cramps ✔️ Calms inflammation ✔️ Supports lymphatic detox ✔️ Lowers stress response ✔️ Can give faster, more visible results #routine #menstrualcycle #lymphaticmassage

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