During menstruation the body’s ability to resist disease decreases, so many things should be taken care of, and any spicy or stimulating food should not be consumed. Alcohol is a stimulating drink. Drinking alcohol during menstruation can affect the body and lead to dilatation of the uterine blood vessels, increased menstrual flow and prolonged periods. Alcohol can cause irritation to the stomach. Do not drink alcohol during your period, and do not drink strong tea, which has a high caffeine content and can stimulate the nerves causing menstrual pain. Tea contains tannic acid, which affects the absorption of iron and can easily induce iron deficiency anemia. You can drink brown sugar and ginger water during your period, brown sugar has the effect of activating blood stasis, expelling cold and warming the stomach, which is very suitable for menstruation and can relieve dysmenorrhea and prevent menstrual anemia. You can also drink milk during your period. Milk contains a lot of calcium, which enhances the body’s resistance and helps the body resist diseases.