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
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Robin Immerman Gruen | 27 COMMENTS
Clean up your diet Eating "clean" seems to be all the rage right now. And while we're not recommending that you toss any and everything processed from your pantry, we are suggesting that certain foods -- like refined sugar, salt, caffeine and alcohol -- are items to avoid, as they are direct triggers to PMS. Instead, you can increase your consumption of other, healthful foods, like complex carbohydrates (whole grains, like cereal), leafy green vegetables, fruits, and green tea (an anti-inflammatory); give your body 30 days to adjust, but you will see a difference. Notable changes: clearer skin, less bloat, shinier hair, stronger nails.
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!
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