How to Use Herbal PMS Remedies

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By Stephanie Mojica
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There are many natural PMS remedies that do not require expensive, and sometimes harmful or not useful, medications. While no remedy is ever guaranteed, there are plenty of alternative PMS remedies to combat the condition's associated pain and mood swings.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

A hot bath.
Tea.

Step 1

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Not eating a lot of salt, always a great idea, is especially crucial in the week to 10 days before the scheduled start of your menstrual cycle. Check processed foods for sodium count; as a lot of salt can still be eaten without ever touching an actual jar of salt. Less salt helps relieve bloating, weight gain, and cramps and is a generally good all-around idea, not to mention one of the best PMS remedies.
Step 2

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Taking a hot bath is one of the easiest PMS remedies and always helps before and during a menstrual cycle. Ensure the bath is not too hot for your skin, and never take one when extremely ill or sleepy for safety reasons.
Step 3

Tea is one of the healthiest PMS remedies.

There are tons of "moon cycle" teas available for purchase online or in specialty stores for PMS remedies. One I like to drink comes from Yogi Tea. They all contain natural herbs and plants designed to help relieve cramps, weight gain, and mood swings.

Tips & Warnings

Lots of rest helps.
Mild yoga and positive thinking are additional natural PMS remedies.
Always be careful before taking any kind of pill or trying one of the teas designed for PMS remedies; as some do not mix with certain medications and you may be allergic to certain medicines, natural or Western.

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