Natural Remedies for PMS
By: Mark MonteiroTotal Views: 140, Word Count: 569,
PMS is a short form of premenstrual syndrome which is basically a disorder in which a set of hormonal changes take place, leading to a wide range of physical or emotional symptoms. PMS occurs about 5 to 11 days before a menstrual cycle. These symptoms stop when menstruation ends. There are many natural remedies for PMS. You can use them for minimizing the symptoms.
- Calcium
According to studies, it is said that women have low levels of calcium. Calcium supplementation may reduce the severity of symptoms of PMS. Women with more intake of calcium from food sources have minimum PMS symptoms.
So you can use 300 mg of calcium carbonate four times a day as a natural remedy to reduce bloating, pain, depression, mood swings, and food cravings.
- Chaste Tree Berry
Chaste tree berry is very popular natural remedy for premenstrual syndrome. Chaste tree berry helps to reduce PMS symptoms. But the common side effects of chaste tree berry are headache, nausea, digestive disturbances, acne, menstrual disorders, itching, and skin rashes.
- Magnesium
The magnesium is found naturally in food and also available as supplements. Magnesium supplements are found to improve PMS mood changes. Magnesium helps to reduce swelling of the hands and legs, weight gain, breast tenderness, and abdominal bloating during menstrual cycle.
- Evening Primrose Oil
Evening Primrose oil contains gamma-linolenic acid and omega-6 fatty acid. Gamma-linolenic acid is involved in the metabolism of prostaglandins that control pain and inflammation in the body. So evening primrose oil is very beneficial, natural remedy for PMS.
- Acupuncture
Stagnation of liver energy by emotions, alcohol, and spicy and fatty foods can result in formation of PMS symptoms. As a result, exercise, acupuncture, expressing emotions, and breathing exercises are suggested to reduce liver stagnation.
Other natural remedies commonly used for PMS are:
- St. Johns wort
- Wild yam
- Dandelion
- OPCs (oligomeric proanthocyanidins)
- Uva ursi
- Ginkgo
- Vitamin E
- Royal jelly
- Reflexology
- Chiropractic
- Progesterone cream
Recommended Herbs as a Natural Remedy for PMS
Viburnum is used for all sorts of PMS. If you take 30 to 60 drops of the tincture in warm water, this will help to maintain the inward and downward energetics of menstruation cycle. It reduces and relaxes muscle tension, uterine cramps, and spasms.
Dandelion is also a type of herb which contains vitamin A, potassium and iron. Two cups of dandelion root or leaf tea can help to reduce menstrual ailments such as water retention, bloating, muscle spasms, swollen breasts, acne, anemia and inflammation.
There are many herbal remedies that help women to work calmly during PMS. When you feel PMS, do take an herbal bath or footbath. This can help you to reduce the symptoms of PMS.
Along with all these remedies, regular exercise and relaxation can also help you to reduce premenstrual syndrome. Meditation and yoga are also natural ways to reduce stress and relax the body.
About the Author
Dr. Mark Monteiro is graduated from the Hazard University and done his MBA from the he University Of Illinois College Of Medicine. Currently he is working as general physician at Elmhurst Loyola Center for Health. For over 15 years he has been a pioneer in the field of physician health. He has contributed to the treatment of many diseases like- ASTHMA, TUBERCULOSIS, HIV, HEPATITIS AND ITS TREATMENT.
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