How to deal with PMS symtoms

Premenstrual syndrome causes stress, bloating, and breast tenderness. Many women suffer from premenstrual syndrome each month. Try these tips to reduce PMS symptoms.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Chaste tree herb
• Calcium carbonate with magnesium
• Spironolactone by prescription

1. 

   Stop premenstrual syndrome cravings with calcium. Taking 600 mg. of calcium carbonate twice a day is proven slash PMS symptoms even chocolate cravings. Find a calcium supplement that includes 300 mg of magnesium which aids in calcium absorption. You will significantly reduce your chances for PMS weight gain. Also, take up to 600 IU of vitamin E per day which has been proven to reduce breast tenderness.

2. 

   Eat more spinach, yogurt, and cheese before your period. Studies show these foods help PMS especially if you are between the ages of 20 and 40.

3. 

   During the week of your period take two teaspoons of dried oregano. Research shows that women who took oregano daily during their periods experienced few or no cramps. The carvacrol and thymol compounds quickly relax uterine muscles. Make sure the dried oregano leaves are fresh by smelling for its fragrance.

4. 

   Eat breakfast to reduce the bloat. Studies suggest that eating breakfast reduces hormonal highs and lows linked to PMS. Go for cereals fortified with flax because this is purported to ease cramps.

5. 

   Give up the nicotine and caffeine. which has been proven to increase symptoms of PMS.

6. 

   Stop the PMS blues with the herb chaste tree (also known as vitex agnus). This herb has been proven to be as effective as prozac for relieving depression, irritability, and mood swings. Use 30 drops in water three times daily.

7. 

   Yoga pumps up the body's levels of allopregnanolone, a natural antidepressant, reducing PMS symptoms. Take a yoga class before your PMS symptoms begin.

8. 

   Spironolactone is a diuretic that helps fight acne-triggering hormones. Ask your doctor for a prescription.

9. 

   Avoid salt and drink plenty of water and you will reduce your chance of bloating.

10. 

    Make sure to get enough sleep. Sleep helps reduce stress and premenstrual syndrome.

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[JuliaW]

on 1/20/2009 I try to follow these guidelines and when I do I really do see a difference in the severity of the symptoms. Great information! 5*