Reducing PMS Symptoms to Improve Your Entire Month

Reducing PMS Symptoms to Improve Your Entire Month
by Sarah McLeod

Exercise

Exercise can reduce weight, improve circulation, releases happy hormones and helps
us sleep better. Exercise is also a great way tool for stress relief. Fat also produces
estrogen even when we have enough already being produced naturally.

Drink Water

Many people believe that by drinking more water they will retain more water. The
fact is, the more water we drink the less water we retain. Getting the recommended
amount of water daily will reduce bloating and swelling. It helps keep your bowels
moving as well when progesterone slows them down. A great way to find out how
much water your body needs is to take your weight in pounds and divide it by two.
This is how many ounces of water you need daily. If you want to know how many
glasses that is just divide the ounces by eight.

Cut Down on Salt

Salt cause water retention and it is one of the many symptoms that bother women.
Bloating in the stomach is uncomfortable and when pants don't fit right it does not
help us feel any better.

Increase Calcium Intake and Vitamin D

Although it is not fully understood why calcium actually does help PMS, studies have
shown it to be a help in many cases. Vitamin D helps increases the absorption of
calcium. In one study, women who took Vitamin D and calcium had 40 percent less
risk of developing PMS.

About The Author

Sarah McLeod

Reducing stress in your life is also a great way to reduce PMS but also to improve
your overall health. Slowing down, deep breathing and yoga are great exercises for
stress reduction. Getting the proper amount of sleep every day helps reduce stress
and level hormones as well. If you take action on these tips you will notice an
improvement in more areas of your life than just PMS.

Many women think about
premenstrual symptoms when it is
too late. When their cycle is done,
they are just relieved to get a break
for a few weeks and don't want to
even think about it again. In order to
relieve the symptoms of PMS,
women must think about it in order
to prevent it. There are several of the
symptoms that can be decreased by
making small changes, quitting bad
habits and creating new healthy
habits. Focusing on prevention and
overall health for the entire month
can greatly improve that one week
most women dread.

These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The content on
this website is for educational purposes only. Please consult with your physician before using natural
remedies and before making any drastic changes to your diet or exercise program.