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10
Natural Ways to beat PMS
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1.
Keep Track:
Writing
a symptoms diary can help. Recognise what's going on throughout
the month by noting how you feel from day to day. You can then
schedule things to coincide with specific times. For example if
you tend to feel great for a few days during your cycle, that's
the time to take your driving test, or go to a job interview etc.
2.
Tackle the symptoms:
Many
PMS symptoms can be easily controlled using natural remedies.
For acne try taking a 15mg zinc tablet each day. Feverfew is a
great to treat migraines. Women suffering from bloating can benefit
from burdock root capsules.
3.
Take vitamins and minerals:
Studies
show that a lack of various nutrients can increase PMS symptoms.
These include magnesium, calcium, vitamin D, B vitamins, iron
and zinc. In one study, it was revealed that 50-80% of women with
PMS were deficient in magnesium.
4.
Lose excess weight:
Several
scientists have discovered that the more overweight you are, the
more likely you are to suffer from PMS.
5.
Chill out:
Stress
is also implicated in PMS. You are more likely to have worse PMS
when you are stressed than when you are relaxed. Practice ways
of relaxing.
6.
Get Moving:
Excercise
can lift you mood as it helps to boost the feel good chemicals
in the brain known as Endorphins. Low levels of endorphins have
also been implicated in PMS.
7.
Snack Away:
According
to reasearchers, your body needs 500 extra calories a day in the
run up to your period as that is when your iron levels are at
their lowest. On those days, have a healthly mid morning and mid
afternoon snack.
8.
Take essential oils:
Some
studies suggest that gammalinolenic acid (GLA) helps to reduce
PMS symptoms such as irritability, stomach cramps and breast pain.
You can find it in evening primrose oil, starflower oil and blackcurrant
oil.
9.
Take herbs:
A
plant called agnus cactus is popular in the treatment of PMS.
Research suggests it can improve symptoms by more that 50 percent.
St John's Wort can also help, but it can reduce the effectiveness
of the contaceptive pill.
10.
Cut them out:
Salt,
sugar, coffee and alcohol have all been linked to PMS symptoms.Salt
causes bloating, alcohol can worsen your mood, caffeine can increase
breast tenderness and sugar exacerbates food cravings.
For more detailed
information on how to tackle and relieve PMS please click
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