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Premenstrual Syndrome Doesn't Have to Be a Curse and You Can Help PMS Symptoms Naturally
Any woman suffering from PMS can attest as to how exasperating, irksome, uncomfortable, inconvenient, and to a certain extent incapacitating it is. As one of the things that a woman loathes at the onset of her menstrual cycle, PMS can be a curse of not treated right.
Women need not suffer from PMS. What they need to do is to explore home based natural remedies to alleviate the condition. Here are some of them:
1. Increase movement of the body. Getting plenty of exercise can decrease or minimize suffering from the symptoms related to PMS. Exercise in general will promote the well-being and strengthen the bones (especially for women that are prone to osteoporosis).
2. Avoid fats. Minimize the intake of saturated fats since it will worsen the condition. Try substituting pork with fish and chicken. Doing so will also increase protein that is essential for the body.
3. Eat the right foods. The body needs essential nutrients to keep its good health. The diet should be a mix of all the groups in the food pyramid following the recommended daily allowance for nutrients.
4. Supplement your diet with vitamins and minerals. The following vitamins and minerals are proven to be effective in fighting the PMS symptoms:
4.1 Vitamin C - relieves stress and other stress-related symptoms. It is a natural antihistamine and therefore can treat common allergies related to PMS. Vegetables like broccoli and raw peppers, as well as fruits like oranges and citrus are rich in Vitamin C.
4.2 Vitamin A and D - these vitamins resolve issues concerning acne and prevent eye irritations. Good sources of vitamin A are carrots and cantaloupe while the sun and fortified milk give you Vitamin D.
4.3 Vitamin B - vitamin B, especially B6 helps in improving mood swings, lethargy and fatigue, hot flashes, bloating, and fluid retention. Eat more of bananas, potatoes, white meat to get your vitamin B supplement.
4.4 Vitamin E - studies reveal that vitamin E has a potent effect to the hormonal system and can reduce anxiety and depression as well as painful and swelling of the breast. Apples and blackberries contain vitamin E that the body needs.
5. Calcium and magnesium are two important minerals that will benefit the body in its fight against PMS. Calcium is effective in addressing menstrual cramps and relieving body and joint pains, while magnesium is a mood stabilizer.
6. Stay away from caffeine, including a few over the counter drugs that has caffeine in them. Avoid drinking coffee, tea, and chocolates especially during the menstrual cycle.
7. Avoid taking alcoholic beverages during your period. It is not only considered to be a depressant but it can worsen headache and aggravate depression.
8. Increase intake of protein-enriched food as well as take the right amount of carbohydrate to satisfy your cravings.
There are other preventive measures and natural methods that you can do to fight PMS, but what is also important is to have the right attitude towards PMS. Don't let it rule your life, fight back - the natural way.
About the Author Dee Braun, a single mom of 6, is a Cert. Aromatherapist and natural health practitioner. Click now to visit Natural Holistic Health Blog which offers info on more natural remedies & healing techniques for common health & emotional ailments and conditions at http://www.Natural-Holistic-Health.com/ |
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