Stomach pain, swollen breasts, headaches, mood swings ... How to relieve these symptoms coming back month after month just days before your period?
What is premenstrual syndrome (or PMS)?
Nearly 7 in 10 women suffer from various problems ranging from simple discomfort to an inability to work even during the second half of their cycle. Involved? Certainly a hypersensitivity to hormonal fluctuations that occur during this period.
The symptoms of premenstrual syndrome (or PMS) can be physical: digestive disorders, fluid retention, swollen legs, weight gain, skin problems and joint pains, fatigue, headache, breast tension and pain ... But they can also affect mood: irritability, short bursts of blues, compulsions or otherwise dislikes food ... If discomfort is very important, please talk with your gynecologist. But change a few habits can sometimes be enough to improve the situation.
The symptoms of premenstrual syndrome (or PMS) can be physical: digestive disorders, fluid retention, swollen legs, weight gain, skin problems and joint pains, fatigue, headache, breast tension and pain ... But they can also affect mood: irritability, short bursts of blues, compulsions or otherwise dislikes food ... If discomfort is very important, please talk with your gynecologist. But change a few habits can sometimes be enough to improve the situation.
Adjust its power
- To reduce water retention, avoid sausages, crackers, chips and keep a light hand when you salt your food. Season with lemon juice, spices and herbs will help you reduce your consumption.Also be heavily loaded with foods rich in potassium (bananas, dried fruit, almonds, walnuts ...).
- To keep fit, eat at least 3 times per week of fish (salmon, trout, mackerel, sardines ...) and add carbohydrates (pasta, rice, potatoes) and / or legumes (lentils, beans, chickpeas) to each of your menus. Rich in Omega 3 or slow carbohydrates , these foods are strong allies against fatigue and small declines in morale and they control the cravings.
- To keep fit, eat at least 3 times per week of fish (salmon, trout, mackerel, sardines ...) and add carbohydrates (pasta, rice, potatoes) and / or legumes (lentils, beans, chickpeas) to each of your menus. Rich in Omega 3 or slow carbohydrates , these foods are strong allies against fatigue and small declines in morale and they control the cravings.
Move more
In the opinion of all specialists, the physical activity remains one of the best remedies against PMS. Regularly practice a little exercise at the rate of at least 30 minutes 3 times a week , will make it possible to act on all the symptoms associated with it: the transit a little lazy, slow blood flow, stress ...
The march , the swimming is undoubtedly the most comprehensive sports and more beneficial.But some women feel better after an intensive gym class or a good jog. Others feel more the need to relax than to spend, they will then move into activities such as yoga, the stretching , qi gung, Tai Chi. Regardless of the chosen sport, the bottom line is that you be happy, without any notion of competition or obligation.
The march , the swimming is undoubtedly the most comprehensive sports and more beneficial.But some women feel better after an intensive gym class or a good jog. Others feel more the need to relax than to spend, they will then move into activities such as yoga, the stretching , qi gung, Tai Chi. Regardless of the chosen sport, the bottom line is that you be happy, without any notion of competition or obligation.
Try alternative medicine
- Herbal Medicine and premenstrual syndrome: some plants known as "hormone-like" can effectively relieve your symptoms without causing side effects of conventional hormone therapy.This is particularly the case of Chaste Tree , the Lady's mantle , the Yam .
- Homeopathy and premenstrual syndrome: a single consultation with a physician-homeopath you will find the treatment that best suits your own PMS. But you can already building your basic pharmacy from simple remedies. And Lac caninum is indicated to relieve painful breasts,Magnesia phosphorica in case of abdominal pain and Folliculinum against the blues.
- Homeopathy and premenstrual syndrome: a single consultation with a physician-homeopath you will find the treatment that best suits your own PMS. But you can already building your basic pharmacy from simple remedies. And Lac caninum is indicated to relieve painful breasts,Magnesia phosphorica in case of abdominal pain and Folliculinum against the blues.
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