Home Remedies For Premenstrual Syndrome PMS
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Home Remedies for Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS)
Overview
Diet plays a crucial role in managing PMS symptoms. Incorporating complex carbohydrates, such as whole grain breads, pasta, and cereals, along with fiber and protein, can help alleviate issues. It's important to minimize sugar and fat intake.
Tips for Managing PMS
- Reduce Salt: Limit salt consumption in the days leading up to your period to decrease bloating and fluid retention.
- Avoid Caffeine: Steering clear of caffeine can reduce irritability and ease breast soreness.
- Limit Alcohol: Alcohol can exacerbate feelings of depression, so it's best to avoid it.
- Hydrate and Nourish: Drink plenty of warm water and eat foods like coconut, raisins, papaya, and juicy fruits.
- Massage: Enjoy a soothing massage using unscented lotion or massage oil mixed with essential oils such as clary sage, chamomile, geranium, lavender, or orange blossom. Apply to the abdomen or lower back for relief.
- Dietary Changes: Consider adopting a vegetarian diet rich in fiber to help eliminate excess estrogen. Include magnesium-rich foods like millet, buckwheat, and barley.
- Exercise: Regular physical activity boosts brain function and enhances mood.
- Mineral Bath: Relax your muscles with a bath by adding a cup of sea salt and baking soda to warm water. Soak for 20 minutes.
- Stress Management: Leading a stress-free lifestyle can help ease PMS symptoms.
- Maintain Intimacy: Continue a normal sex life, as intercourse can stimulate blood flow and reduce sluggishness.
- Smaller Meals: Eat frequently to stabilize blood sugar levels and curb sweet cravings.
- Avoid Saturated Fats: Limit red meat, cheese, and butter to reduce discomfort and mood swings.
- Herbal Teas: Red raspberry leaf tea can alleviate cramps, while dandelion tea works for bloating. Combine both if needed.
- Essential Oils: Use evening primrose, borage, flaxseed, and pumpkin seed oils containing essential fatty acids, which convert to beneficial prostaglandins in the body. Try 3 to 6 grams of evening primrose oil daily or use flaxseed oil in salads.
- Herbal Remedies:
- Chaste Tree Berry: Reduces PMS symptoms. Take 10 drops of extract daily from mid-cycle until your period begins. It may take a few months to notice results.
- Dong Quai: A Chinese herb balancing hormones and relieving cramps. Take 3 to 4 ml of tincture three times a day in the second half of your cycle. Not recommended if pregnant or experiencing heavy menstrual flow due to increased photosensitivity.
- Light Therapy: Use a therapeutic light box for 20 to 45 minutes daily to alleviate symptoms.
Precaution
Always exercise caution when following these remedies. If you have allergies or adverse reactions, discontinue use immediately and consult a healthcare professional.
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