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Too often, stress about invitations, cakes, bridesmaids,
makeup and more overshadow the actual romance of a bride’s big day.
That’s not without reason, because planning a wedding is an involved process. In
fact, The National Women’s Health Information Center’s Web site cites getting
married as one of the most stressful events in a person’s life.
Barbara North, M.D., medical director for Instead, Inc., a company devoted to
developing better alternatives for women’s health, says too much wedding-related
stress can actually hinder plans for the big day.
“Women will sometimes worry so much about details like favors and bridesmaid
gifts that they literally worry themselves sick,” says Dr. North. “While it may
seem necessary at the time, too much wedding stress can take its toll on both
the bride and her relationship.”
To avoid the wedding-day blues, Dr. North offers tips to keep brides happy and
relaxed.
Don’t forget to eat. It’s not crucial to your marriage that you fit the coveted
size-6 designer dress on your wedding day, but it is important for your body to
be in good condition.
Some women may exercise and start dieting before their weddings, which is fine,
if you’re staying healthy. If you eat right, drink plenty of water and get
enough calcium, you can ensure you’ll be in better shape both physically and
mentally for the big day.
Also, don’t forget to eat a light meal the morning of your wedding. You’ll need
fuel to make it through the ceremony, pictures and up to the cocktail hour.
Sense your cycle. Stress can actually impact a woman’s monthly cycle, affecting
everything from the timing of her flow to hormones and pain. While some women
plan ahead and use the pill to “schedule” their periods around their weddings,
you can’t always ensure how your body will react.
Plan instead by having the right tools. North recommends that her clients use
the Instead Softcup, which addresses menstrual issues to avoid ruining bridal
whites and the wedding night.
Stop thinking. Taking a day before the event to do anything but think about the
wedding can streamline planning and help you get back your focus.
Worrying 24/7 can cause physical problems including muscle tension, insomnia,
headaches, digestive issues, skin irritation, anger, sadness, or even decreased
libido.
No matter how fabulous your big day, there’s nothing worse than avoiding
intimacy on your wedding night because you’ve worried too much.
Rather than tying the knot with a knot in your stomach, Dr. North says you can
de-stress by focusing on what really counts – your health and the health of your
relationship. For more healthy wedding-planning tips, ask Dr. North online at
www.softcup.com
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