Reach for E, Stress for Women: How to Ditch PMS -- for Good

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Stress for Women: How to Ditch PMS -- for Good

Bloat. Mood swings. Stress. Pimples: Just a few of the less-than-welcome health symptoms of premenstrual syndrome. Send them packing with these six strategies

April 14, 2011 | by Robin Immerman Gruen | 27 COMMENTS

Reach for E

One of the most common -- yet painful -- symptoms of PMS is breast tenderness. Sometimes, it even hurts to just touch (think, put on a bra). But, according to a study from the Mayo Clinic, taking 600 IU of vitamin E daily (all month long) can reduce the discomfort, in addition to having a protective effect on your cardiovascular system.

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I definitely need to clean my diet.

by Monique3 Monday, February 4, 2013 at 08:45AM Report as inappropriate

I wish the pill was an option for me!

by EricaF123 Wednesday, December 26, 2012 at 02:43PM Report as inappropriate

Where is the tip about moodiness? How best not to strangle my hubby during that whole week?? =)

by kimihavens Wednesday, December 26, 2012 at 01:13PM Report as inappropriate

very good to know. im going on the pill soon and hopefully that will help me out

by treehugger1997 Tuesday, December 25, 2012 at 04:55PM Report as inappropriate

I can't take any of the over the counter remedies. They speed me up. I prefer vitamin B6, magnesium oxalate 200-600 mg/day , calcium 1000 mg/day, vitamin C 500 mg/day, an extra dose of iron, vitamin K 30 mg/day, & vitamin B2 400 mg/day. Check with your doctor first, as everyone is different. If you are on other meds you should check with your healthcare professional before taking these as well. They work like a charm for me!

by robyne00 Sunday, December 9, 2012 at 10:34AM Report as inappropriate

The calcium works for me sometimes. Might try the vitamin E.

by Chris213 Friday, September 28, 2012 at 06:32AM Report as inappropriate

Ive never taken a pain killer during these times....but i'll try more calcium.

by andyv1217 Wednesday, August 8, 2012 at 10:16PM Report as inappropriate

work out, drink water and eat right and i will have a pms free month.

by AmandaAmanda Saturday, May 5, 2012 at 09:31PM Report as inappropriate

Good tips, especially about vitamin E and calcium.

by VV001 Wednesday, May 2, 2012 at 07:37PM Report as inappropriate

I have been trying to up my calcium intake lately.

by beautybody Tuesday, March 27, 2012 at 09:49PM Report as inappropriate

These are good types...I'm in dire need of some help right about now. I need to load up on more calcium. :)

by Brandi27 Monday, March 19, 2012 at 09:59PM Report as inappropriate

interesting article.

by lazorc Sunday, March 18, 2012 at 07:18PM Report as inappropriate

good tips! :))

by peaches095 Wednesday, February 8, 2012 at 06:28PM Report as inappropriate

great

by Nicole2814 Saturday, February 4, 2012 at 03:23PM Report as inappropriate

good

by cielona_boco Tuesday, January 31, 2012 at 07:24AM Report as inappropriate

I have always wanted an article like this, thumbs up.

by Chelseak Friday, January 20, 2012 at 12:02AM Report as inappropriate

wow, I had no idea calcium could help so much

by sportimonki13 Wednesday, January 18, 2012 at 08:58PM Report as inappropriate

Good tips. Only1KimmieD, actually a little bit of alcohol helps relieve the symptoms, cause it widens blood vessels, and that helps get rid of the cramps, that came from a doctor. Don't overdo it, of course, cause then you'll have a headache :D

by venenumletalis Thursday, January 5, 2012 at 11:50AM Report as inappropriate