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Make every cycle better with…
4 Proven PMS busters:
1. Calcium and vitamin D
Getting 1200
mg. of calcium and 400 IU of vitamin D daily have
been shown to slash back and pelvic pain, mood
swings, food cravings and blue moods nearly in half.
2. Magnesium
Aiming for 400 mg. daily has been shown to
significantly reduce breast tenderness,
irritability, constipation and menstrual-related
migraines.
3. Vitamin B6
A daily dose of 100 mg. along with magnesium
reduces PMS-related moodiness, according to numerous
studies.
4. Cut down on
caffeine
It’s been shown to worsen premenstrual mood
swings, irritability and insomnia.
5
cramp killers:
1. Acetaminophen
(Tylenol, Midol)
It squashes aches and pains associated with
cramps, a sore back and other low-estrogen ouch
inducers. Bonus: Midol contains caffeine, which
helps energize you during low estrogen days, and a
diuretic, to help flush out progesterone-fueled
water retention.
2. Ibuprofen (Advil,
Motrin, Nuprin)
It blocks the production of prostaglandins,
hormone-like substances that cause the pain of
cramps. Tip: Prevent cramps from starting by
taking two ibuprofens on the three days leading up
to your period.
3. Heat
Whether it’s in the form of a patch, electric
heating pad or hot water bottle, a recent study
reveals that applying warmth reduces menstrual
cramps as effectively as ibuprofen.
4. Chamomile tea
British scientists discovered this soothing
herbal beverage contains glycine, a mild muscle
relaxant that can ease cramps.
5. Omega-3s
Like ibuprofen, omega-3 fatty acids fight cramps
by blocking pain-causing prostaglandins. Take them
in supplement form or get them from fish, shrimp,
flaxseeds and walnuts.
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