What's your period IQ?

"That time of the month." "Moon time." "Not-so-fresh feeling." Period euphemisms suddenly stop being cute when we're trying to figure out how not to consume every piece of chocolate within a two-mile radius.

So we decided it's time to get real. Period.

Certified health coach Nicole Jardim, HHC, AADP, specializes in helping women overcome hormonal imbalances through food and lifestyle changes. She runs Fix Your Period (the next program starts February 22) and the Menstruation Madness webinar. 

We didn't believe her when she said that time of the month doesn't have to be a horrible experience, so we put her to the test. Measure your period IQ below:

• True or false? There's no instant solution for killer cramp pain, besides pills. Get the answer here.
• True or false? Because my birth control pills are controlling my hormones, there's nothing I can do about period acne breakouts. Get the answer here.
• True or false? The foods I eat throughout the month have an effect on my period. Get the answer here.

For more tips, page through Nicole Jardim's site.

So you'll be well red.

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