How often do you experience PMS? How about period cramps and back pain? Oily skin, lack of motivation, or food cravings? For many women, these symptoms are not just a monthly nuance, they’re full-blown disruptions. They hold you back from showing up fully in your life, from feeling powerful and clear-headed, from reaching your true potential. And while popping pain killers might offer short-term relief, reclaiming control takes more than that. It means preparing your body and mind before the symptoms hit.
Your menstrual cycle is governed by complex hormonal shifts, including fluctuations in estrogen, progesterone, and cortisol. These changes affect not only your reproductive system, but your nervous system, digestion, skin, and energy metabolism. That’s why PMS symptoms can feel so widespread.
At YON E Global, we believe period care is sacred. It’s an invitation to slow down, tune in, and treat your body like the goddess temple it is. This ritual mindset isn’t just about what you use; it’s how you show up for yourself. It’s all about supporting your system with targeted nutrition, and building habits that work with your hormones, not against them.
Today, we’re exploring how gua sha and matcha-two ancient tools-can support your body and mind during your cycle.
✨ Gua Sha: More Than Skin Care
Gua sha is traditionally used in East Asian medicine to promote circulation and relieve muscle tension. But it’s an equally powerful tool to relieve period pain. Some research suggests that the effect of Gua Sha is more lasting than hot pack therapy.
Gua sha increases microcirculation in the skin and underlying tissues. Enhanced blood flow can help relax the uterine muscles and reduce cramping, which is one of the main causes of period pain. The scraping action also helps release muscle tension in the lower back and abdomen.
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The technique also encourages lymphatic flow, which helps remove waste and reduce fluid retention or bloating.
🍵 Matcha: Calm Energy & Hormone Support
Matcha isn’t just a trendy alternative to coffee, if you’re looking for an energy booster, it can be your biggest ally. Matcha provides a clean energy boost without the blood sugar spikes or jitters that coffee can cause, which is especially helpful when your body is already under hormonal stress.
It’s also a natural source of L-theanine, an amino acid that promotes relaxation and can help ease anxiety or irritability linked to PMS. Plus, matcha contains anti-inflammatory properties that may help reduce bloating and cramps.
Bonus: sipping something warm activates your parasympathetic nervous system. So that comforting matcha moment? It’s not just in your head.
🌸 Period Care as a Ritual, Not a Reaction
These two tools are not just passing trends. Gua sha may stimulate the vagus nerve and promote lymphatic drainage, both linked to reduced pain and stress. Matcha’s L-theanine helps modulate cortisol, easing mood swings and fatigue. Supporting your system at a cellular level means treating the root causes, not just the symptoms. That’s what functional period care looks like.
That is why we include gua sha tools, organic teas, and more in the YON E webshop. Not just products, but femcare elevated. Explore our full Period and Wellness collections to discover more.
