10 Natural Ways to combat PMS
Thursday, 6 August 2009
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.
Blog Archive
-
▼
2009
(86)
-
▼
August
(72)
- BOTOX - The Temporary Wrinkle Solution
- Botox A Hit In The Cosmetic World
- Body Hair Removal Solutions For Today
- Body Hair Removal Your Choices
- Blepharoplasty For Dark Circles Under The Eyes Mus...
- Black Hair Care How To Take Care Of Cornrows
- Black Hair Basics
- Bipolar Imbalances And Hormones.
- Bikini Line Hair Removal - What Not To Do
- Bikini Line Hair Removal - Are Razors Better Than ...
- Bikini Line Hair Removal - A Guide To Pubic Hair R...
- Bikini Fashion
- Bikini Area Hair Removal- Is Laser The Best Option
- Bigger Breasts Naturally
- Best Genes
- Benefits of Progesterone Cream
- Before You Decide On Rhinoplasty Read This
- Beer - The New Natural Menopause Treatment
- Battles against Media s idea of The Perfect Woman
- Basics Of Breast Augmentation
- Balancing Your Home And Business Life Without Havi...
- Back Hair Laser Removal
- Baby Wants - But Maybe Doesn t Need -- New Shoes ...
- Baby Boom Icon Sally Field Takes On Osteoporosis
- Ashton Demi A Giant Step For Older Women
- Are You Sugar Scrubbing Yet
- Are you suffering from painful intercourse
- Are You One Of The 40 000 000 Invisible Women In O...
- Are you aware that you suffer from endometriosis
- Are YOU a Savvy Online Shopper
- Are Stay-At-Home Moms Better
- Are Disposable Color Contacts Good
- Are Diamonds Really Forever
- Any Time Home Facials
- An Overview of Fibromyalgia
- Amish beliefs that are not shared by Christians
- All About Tanning Bed Lotions Tanning Bed Lamps A...
- Affect Of Alcohol On Women
- Advice On Buying Maternity Wear
- Advertising Your Genes
- Acne Skin Care Regime
- Accentuate Your Looks With The Right Purse
- Abortion and the Right to Life
- Abortion - No Time To Say Goodbye
- Abnormal or excessive vaginal bleeding Myths and...
- Abnormal Mammogram - What Now
- A Visit To A Jewelry Store
- A Special 50th Birthday Night ...
- A safe non evasive alternative to surgery for Brea...
- A Rough Battle To Smoothen Your Dry Hair
- A Quick Look At Tanning Beds
- A Quick Look At Sunless Tanning
- A Quick Guide On How To Get Pregnant
- A Guide To Tanning Bed Bulbs And Lamps
- A Guide To Sunless Suntan Lotion
- A Guide To General Female Health
- A Guide To Costume Jewelry
- A Carnation Is Never A Wrong Idea
- 8 Steps for a Woman Dancing with Cancer
- 8 Popular Perfume Choices For Women
- 7 Guidelines To Choosing A Great Patio Umbrella
- 5 Physical Symptoms Of Menopause
- 5 Minutes To Silky Smooth Skin
- 48 Of Women Have Thinning Hair
- 4 Stages of Eclampsia
- 2006 Hairstyles
- 2005 Prom Hairstyles
- 10 Tips To Minimizing A Plus Size Body Type
- 10 Tips To Improved Hair Care
- 10 Tips To Avoid Work At Home Mom Burnout
- 10 Natural Ways to combat PMS
- 10 Great Hair Care Tips
-
▼
August
(72)