PMS Home Remedies

Pre Menstrual Syndrome(PMS) can be treated naturally with progesterone, dandelion, vitex and other ingredients. This syndrome refers to the physical and emotional symptoms that occur about one to two weeks before the beginning of menstruation. Hormonal imbalance, poor diet, food allergies, hypoglycemia, thyroid problems, environmental toxins like pesticides, stress, depression, poor liver function and nutritional deficiencies could cause pre-menstrual syndrome.

PMS Symptoms

Premenstrual syndrome could cause psychological symptoms like irritability, mood swings, tension, anxiety, depression, aggression, forgetfulness, loss of concentration, insomnia, change in libido, crying spells, mental confusion and fatigue and loss of concentration. You could also have physiological symptoms like bloating, weight gain, breast tenderness, pelvic discomfort and pain, headache, change in bowel habits, increased appetite, sugar cravings, physical tiredness, weakness, clumsiness and generalized aches and pains.

PMS Lifestyle Choices

• Women who exercise regularly experience fewer PMS symptoms than their sedentary counterparts. A daily half hour walk, even on the days you are feeling your worst, can do wonders to both reduce symptoms and prevent them in the future.
• PMS symptoms have been associated with seasonal changes. If the symptoms are worse in winter, try to get some sun exposure.

PMS Diet

• Alcohol seems to have an effect on PMS, studies have shown that women who drink moderate to high amounts of alcohol are more likely to experience the symptoms compared to their teetototaling counterparts.
• Sugar and salty foods aggravate water retention. They also cause turbulence in the blood sugar levels and can lead to increased appetite, fatigue, dizziness and more cravings.
• Women that consume a lot of vegetables and vegetable protein seem to have a much lower incidence of PMS compared to the meat lovers.
• Excess caffeine intake via coffee, tea and soda seem to aggravate PMS symptoms.

PMS Herbal Remedies

• Vitex Remedy For PMS

  Vitex is a popular home remedy for PMS and improvements are usually noticed within 2 cycles. Take a 100 to 250 mg capsule daily for four to six months.

• Dandelion Aid For PMS

  Dandelion leaf reduces water retention and dandelion root promotes liver detoxification. Consume dandelion leaf tea during the last week of the cycle and through the periods to reduce the bloating.

• Progesterone Therapy For PMS

  Natural progesterone helps women suffering from severe PMS. Apply 1/4 teaspoon twice daily to areas with thin skin, such as the insides of your forearms, and your wrists, beginning after ovulation until one day before your period begins.

PMS, Healing With Supplements

• Calcium

  A clinical study at New York found that a daily supplement of 1000 mg of calcium reduced PMS symptoms in 73 percent of the women who took it regularly. Other studies have also shown supplementing with calcium and manganese helps with the cramping, headaches, breast tenderness and bloating. More on Calcium.

• Magnesium

  Magnesium is yet another mineral that alleviates the emotional mood swings associated with PMS. Magnesium deficiency can trigger a shortage in dopamine, a chemical found in the brain that regulates mood. The best sources of magnesium are nuts, legumes, whole grains and green vegetables. More on Magnesium.

• Vitamin E

  Taking Vitamin E in the form of d-alpha-tocopherol every day for two consecutive menstrual cycles can also help reduce PMS symptoms like mood swings, cravings, bloating and depression. More on Vitamin E

• Vitamin B6

  Vitamin B6 can help beat the PMS blues and weight gain. The B6 can be taken as part of a B-complex supplement to prevent deficiencies of the other nutrients. More on Vitamin B6