6 Things You Can Do To Remedy Painful PMS Symptoms, Naturally

Last updated on 9 DEC 2015

You may be surprised to learn that 75 percent of women suffer from symptoms related to PMS (premenstrual syndrome). These symptoms include mood swings, depression, anxiety, irritability, bloating, fluid retention, headaches, irregular sleep patterns, and even sugar cravings.

For a majority of women, these symptoms can result in a major inconvenience. In fact, 20 percent of women who suffer these symptoms experience severe reactions and require some form of treatment. In extreme cases, about 8 percent of PMS sufferers, the problem has actually been given a name—premenstrual dysphoric disorder, or PMDD.

For those that are tired of dealing with the symptoms of PMS, or if you want to avoid taking a prescription medication for treating your PMS symptoms, then use the following natural solutions. These 6 remedies may help you reduce the severity of PMS symptoms without having to depend on a pill or medication.

1. Cut Out The Bad Stuff From Your Diet

The first place to start is with your diet. Cut out caffeine and alcohol. These substances can increase inflammation and dehydration, both of which can increase the severity of your PMS symptoms.

Eliminating dairy, sugar, processed foods, and other common allergens may also improve your symptoms.

2. Eat A Balanced Diet

While there are foods that you should avoid, you should also focus on eating a balanced diet. Try to eat evenly throughout the day and do not skip any of your meals. Getting proper nutrition is a key part of restoring hormone imbalances—that is often the cause of increased PMS symptoms.

You may also want to avoid eating before bedtime. Do not eat anything for three hours before you go to sleep. Try to include more fiber in your diet by eating more fresh fruits and vegetables.

3. Drink Fresh Juices

There are many foods that can help to reduce bloating or reduce cramps during that time of the month. The best way to get the most out of these foods in order for them to be effective is to drink them in the form of freshly-extracted juices.

4. Take Nutrient Supplements

In addition to cleaning up your diet, you may want to take some nutrient supplements. If you are unable to receive certain vitamins and minerals in the food that you eat, supplements offer a simple solution.

Some of the nutrients that most women who experience PMS, may be deficient in, are: vitamins B6 and B12, magnesium, calcium citrate, and taurine. These nutrients may be beneficial for reducing some of your PMS symptoms.

5. Exercise

Exercise is beneficial on so many different levels. Getting regular exercise can help balance your hormones, which may reduce the severity of your PMS symptoms. Try to get at least thirty minutes of cardiovascular exercise three or four times a week.

Studies show that getting this much exercise is enough to improve heart health and blood circulation. Not only will these benefits help you deal with PMS symptoms, they may help you lose weight.

6. Use Herbs

Herbs are at the heart of most natural remedies. Drinking certain herbal teas could provide you with vitamins and minerals that may ease your symptoms, correct hormone imbalances, reduce bloating, headaches or pain.

Dandelion root can be useful for reducing bloating or cramps. While turmeric and ginger can help with pain relief and digestive distress. To deal with the headaches, try drinking green tea, turmeric tea, or cinnamon tea.

Ashwagandha is an Indian ginseng that has been used for thousands of years to strengthen a woman’s sexual and reproductive health. It balances estrogen levels, regulates your menstrual cycle and reduces PMS symptoms effectively and safely. Read more about how to take it here.

Hopefully, these simple steps will help you deal with your PMS symptoms. Always remember to check with your professional healthcare provider if you are unsure about which option is best for your situation, or if you have any existing medical conditions that may interfere with the natural remedies you can use.

Sources:
https://drhyman.com/blog/2010/09/17/how-to-eliminate-pms-in-5-simple-steps/
https://www.womenshealthmag.com/health/natural-pms-cures

About Sara Ding

Sara Ding is the founder of Juicing-for-Health.com. She is a certified Wellness Health Coach, Nutritional Consultant and a Detox Specialist. She helps busy men and women identify their health issues at the root cause, in order to eliminate the problems for optimum physical/mental health and wellbeing.

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