Crush your PMS

Love embracing your femininity but hate those dreaded days of the month? Yes girls, we're talking about PMS. Lets not suffer in silence, it's time to strike back. We have compiled ways to overcome it.

TO DO:

• Consume tons of fruits and veggies. Added bonus - better skin and hair.
• Occupy yourself with exercise especially yoga. This will increase your blood circulation and relieve stress. Meditation also helps. 
•  You can also take over-the counter prescription drugs such as (Advil and similar drugs) and naproxen (Aleve) for relieving pain.

AVOID:

• Tea, Coffee, Alcohol and Aerated Drinks.
• Processed foods, Fast food and food which contains high levels of sodium.
• Fish and poultry should be substituted for fatty cuts of beef, lamb and pork. Polyunsaturated oils such as safflower, corn and flaxseed should be substituted for butter.

For Mood Swings:

• Vitamin B6 helps relieve premenstrual cravings, fatigue, mood swings, fluid retention and bloating. Vitamin B6 can be taken in supplements and by eating fish, eggs, nuts, bananas, potatoes, and the white meat of turkey and chicken.
• Valerian root can lower stress and promote sleep. Dandelion leaf is a remedy for bloating caused by water retention. 

For anxiety:

• Vitamin C can be taken, as a supplement and eating broccoli, bell peppers, brussels sprouts, citrus fruits, cranberry juice and cantaloupe.
• Vitamin E can be taken as a supplement and is found in sunflower oil, corn oil, olive oil, apples and blackberries
• Aromatherapy has some of the essential oils that have a calming, soothing effect which are: Chamomile, Lavender, Marjoram, Peppermint, Rose, Rosemary, and Sandalwood.

Calcium helps prevent cramps and pain. Magnesium enables the body to absorb the Calcium. Food cravings and mood swings are also alleviated by the intake of Magnesium. Sources of calcium include dairy products, beans, tofu, salmon, green leafy vegetables, beans and peas. Sources of Magnesium include tofu, halibut, mackerel, spinach, and rice bran.