Suffering from PMS?
December 17, 2009
It is common that women experience mood swings right before and during their periods. But when the emotions start affecting your life negatively it is time to understand your PMS symptoms and deal with it right away.
Women suffering from PMS are very sensitive in nature. There are more than 250 symptoms associated with Pre-menstrual syndrome which include irregular periods, frequent periods, tenderness in breasts and ovaries, frequent fatigue, headaches and emotional instability.
Nutritional Help
Nutrition plays a key role in dealing with PMS symptoms. Vitamin E, C, B-complex, calcium, magnesium, zinc, selenium and essential fatty acids act as powerful antioxidants that help set the hormonal imbalance right.
These nutrients also help in getting rid of the symptoms by strengthening the reproductive organs and regulating their normal functioning. These nutrients are available in surplus quantities in fresh fruits and vegetables. Also, they are available as part of multi-vitamin-mineral supplements.
The health care provider will ask the PMS patient to take these supplements since the stress in the life and excess bleeding often depletes these nutrients. Supplementation with calcium is very important. One of the risks associated with PMS is development of osteoporosis.
Drink plenty of water and do not fall for craving of salty or sugary foods. These types of foods will increase water retention in the body and consequent weight gain which is difficult to lose through conventional methods.
It is for this reason that many women put on weight especially during their periods. The lower abdomen often swells out. Drinking plenty of water helps in avoiding water retention.
Exercises
Right kinds of exercises are helpful for PMS. Often, women suffering from PMS have tenderness in their ovaries. If they do any such activity that brings jolt to the area bleeding may start. Therefore, skipping, jumping and jogging should be avoided.
Exercise help in releasing of endorphins which aid in maintaining hormonal balance inside the body.
Lie down straight on the floor, arm parallel to the body. Slowly raise the legs such that they become perpendicular to the upper body. Breathe in slowly as you gradually lower the legs behind the head, your hands still parallel to upper body. Stay in this position and come back after counting 1 to 10.
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