1. Get lots of milk & other high calcium foods,calcium minimizes the most common PMS symptoms-moodiness, breast pain,bloating,& cravings
2. Exersise-it reduses PMS symptons ESP.cranky moods. It realeases endorphins(protiens your body makes to give you that "feel good" feeling)
3. Lay off the caffine, it increases irritablity,depression, & breast tenderness
4. Chill out, stress promotes PMS big time, so instead of losing it find ways to handle your stress, read a book, do yoga, go for a walk,etc.
5. Heat things up,when curling into a ball just doesn't cut it, try heat therapy, a heating pad works wonders, if you don't have time to just lay around try heat wraps, they have an adhesive back that sticks inside the front of your underwear,no one will know!!
6. Drink lots of water, it reduces bloating,seems weird but it's true,bloat comes from dehidration(when your body hangs on to every last ounce it can get) if you eat a lot of salty foods you should drink even more sodium can make you retain more fluids
7. Eat your veggies a diet that's completely vegetarian, low in fat & high in fiber can reduce cramps & bloating, a vegitarian diet isn't for everyone(esp. ME!!)but eating more greens & less of the fatty foods can still eliminate that sick to your stomache feeling
8. If none of these provide any relief you should talk to your doctor, taking the Pill might help,those suffering from extreme PMS may be diagnosed with PMDD(Premenstrual Dysmorphic Disorder) & should look into Serafen, a milder dose of the anti-depressant Prozac
The 5 best things about PMS
1. Your chest looks a cup size bigger 2. You have an excuse for getting out of gym class 3. If you fly off the handle for no reason, friends understand 4. You can eat a jumbo bag of gummi bears without guilt 5. Once this week is over, you'll be all set for the next three