PMS Relief
If you think that your body is exhibiting PMS symptoms and have become frustrated, anxious or even depressed do not fear. Just because you have PMS does not mean that you have to put up with the symptoms. There are techniques used by many women today for PMS relief that are known to dramatically reduce PMS symptoms. PMS relief can be acheived if you take these tips to heart and stick by them!
- Cut out Junk Foods
- If you have PMS then the first thing that you can do to help relieve the symptoms is to start eating healthily.
- Cut out all junk foods (french fries, burgers, takeaways)
- No more stimulates (tea, coffee, cola, sugary drinks)
- No depressants (beer, wine, alcoholic beverages)
- Start Eating Healthily
- That old saying rings ever true - you are what you eat. if you want to control your PMS symptoms then you have to start eating healthy foods.
- Eat 5 portions of fresh fruit per day
- Take 5 portions of fresh vegetables per day
- Routinely eat a bio-yoghurt everyday for improved digestion
- Eat meals with plenty of carbohydrates as these improve mood
- Eat Regularly
- You should be eating 3 good meals per day, at the same time everyday. This will get your body into a routine.
- Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, do not skip breakfast
- Have a filling lunch that will tide you over until your evening meal
- Do not be tempted to reward yourself overly with a takeaway meal for dinner
- Take Vitamin Supplements
- If you are feeling down in the dumps, then a quick way to boost yourself is to take a course of vitamin supplements.
- Find out what vitamins you are low on
- Take supplements to raise the level of your deficient vitamins
- Exercise Regularly
- If you are exhibiting PMS symptoms and want to control them, you really need to start some mild exercise. Exercising will help improve your overall health, which in turn will 'normalize' your body and stablize the PMS symptoms.
- You don't have to become athletic, but you will need to exercise your body
- Take 20 minutes of aerobic exercise every day (walking, swimming)
- Perform household chores with more vigor as they will exercise muscles
- Establish A Sleeping Pattern
- Everybody needs to sleep as this is when your body repairs itself, so missing out on some good sleep will not help reduce your PMS symptoms! One of the best ways to reduce your PMS symptoms is to establish a sleeping pattern, and sticking to it.
- Set yourself a time to go to bed
- Be prepared to sleep, don't start into some work you brought home instead
- Set your alarm and get up on time
- Reduce Stress
- Do you feel stressed out? Stress is a symptom of PMS, but it is also one of the main contributors to PMS. If you are stressed you must reduce your stress levels for PMS relief.
- Organize yourself on a daily basis to avoid surprises
- Do not overcommit to things you cannot do
- Manage your time
- Spend time outside work relaxing and exercising
You should see a pattern here. Reducing PMS symptoms and relieving PMS is all about a healthy routine!
- Eat well
- Sleep well
- Work well
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