PREMENSTRUAL SYNDROME (PMS) Premenstrual syndrome abbreviated as PMS refers to the physical or behavioral changes in women, observed before the menstrual cycle begins. Generally PMS starts 7 to 14 days before the menstrual cycle. More than 80% of menstruating women experience PMS before their menstrual cycles. Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) SymptomsThere are more than 150 symptoms associated with PMS. Some of the symptoms of premenstrual syndrome (PMS) are as follows Swollen and tender breast, Dizziness, Headache, Cramps, Nausea and Vomiting, Weight gain, Stomach Upset, Swelling on the face, hands, ankles, Irritability, anxiety, depression, mood swings, Change in appetite, Fatigue, Joint and muscle pain, Unable to concentrate, Sweating, Palpitation, Oily skin, Dry or greasy hair, Frequent mood changes. Changes in the hormones level before the menstrual cycle The exact cause of PMS is not known to the researchers. It is believed that the changes in the hormones level before the menstrual cycle begins may be the cause of PMS. Females have a natural balance of both the male and female hormones in their body. An increase in the level of prolactin (responsible for producing breast milk) and male hormones in the body of women can decrease the level of progesterone and delay ovulation. This could also be a possible reason of PMS. PMS could also be due to imbalance in magnesium and calcium levels in the body. Take a hot bath Take a hot bath. It will relax all the muscles and hence relieve you of PMS cramps. Drink Red Wine Drink some red wine. It will soothe the PMS cramps. Take a cup of tea Make a cup of tea; put some lemon juice and one tsp whiskey in it. Drink it hot. Use of Chase tree herb Chase tree herb is effective in curing PMS cramps. Every morning put 10 drops of chase tree extract in a glass of water and drink. Other Remedies Peppermint tea and chamomile tea are quite effective in alleviating stomach cramps due to PMS. To relieve your cramps instantly drink a cup of yarrow tea. Drink one cup of pickle juice (juice in which pickle is dipped). Eat complex carbohydrates (such as whole grain breads, pasta and cereals), fiber and protein. Cut back on sugar and fat. Avoid salt for the last few days before your period to reduce bloating and fluid retention. Cut back on caffeine to feel less tense and irritable and to ease breast soreness. Cut out alcohol. Drinking it before your period can make you feel more depressed. Try eating up to 6 small meals a day instead of 3 larger ones. Get aerobic exercise. Work up to 30 minutes, 4 to 6 times a week. Get plenty of sleep--about 8 hours a night. Keep to a regular schedule of meals, bedtime and exercise. Try to schedule stressful events for the week after your period. Potassium rich Diet Eat a diet rich in potassium. Broccoli, fish and beans are good sources of potassium. Diet for Women Women with PMS need to stabilize their blood sugar. For this they should eat small and frequent meals. Other Diet Abstain from caffeine; it will increase depression, irritability and anxiety. Eat lots of fruits, vegetables, beans, nuts, seeds, and fish. Avoid red meat and fatty foods. They can increase estrogen levels in your blood and hence, will aggravate the PMS symptoms. Eat a low sodium diet. It will help you to get rid of excess body fluids. Take 1000 mg. magnesium daily. This will help you to get relief from the PMS symptoms. Intake of vitamin E reduces breast soreness. Intake of vitamin B6 helps in blood circulation and water retention. Increase intake of soybean and alfalfa seeds because they contain female hormone estrogen.Reduce intake of salt and sugar. Other Suggestions for Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) Exercise regularly. Take diuretics when the symptoms start. Birth control pills may help to get rid of some of the symptoms but it can also cause side effects. How is PMS diagnosed? Your doctor may ask you to keep track of your symptoms on a calendar. If your symptoms follow the same pattern each month, you may have PMS.Your doctor may want to examine you and do some tests to rule out other problems. He or she may also want to talk to you about your eating and exercise habits, your work and your family. What about vitamins and other home remedies? You may have read that some vitamins and other supplements, such as vitamin B6, vitamin E, magnesium, manganese and tryptophan, can help relieve PMS. There haven't been many studies about these treatments, and it's possible that they could do more harm than good. For example, vitamin B6 and vitamin E can cause side effects if you take too much. Talk to your doctor if you're thinking of trying any of these vitamins or supplements.On the other hand, taking calcium pills may reduce symptoms of water retention, cramps and back pain. Taking about 1,000 mg of calcium a day probably won't be harmful, especially because calcium has so many other benefits, such as being good for your bones. Warning: The reader of this article should exercise all precautionary measures while following instructions on the home remedies from this article. Avoid using any of these products if you are allergic to it. The responsibility lies with the reader and not with the site or the writer.Never use any home remedy or other self treatment without being advised to do so by a physician.Group [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED]@yahoogroups.comWelcome To dimpill's gang! This is the Best Place to Hang around.We Give u the Best in Latest News, Jokes, Funny Pictures,Wallpapers,Latest Buzz and Much More! 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