Methods to combat PMS
PMS, or premenstrual syndrome, is the subject of ridicule from men and the biggest misunderstanding in the life of the fair sex. Often before menstruation a woman feels "broken", it is visited by depressive thoughts, her causeless tears, headache, irritability and insomnia.
Unfortunately, until now, experts have not found a definite answer to the question, what is the cause of poor health before the critical days. It is believed that the blame for the hormonal imbalance.
There are 2 effective methods to combat PMS:
- "trust";
- professional help.
If your malaise within reason, but you want to feel on "Pyaterochka" throughout the month, you will approach the first method. It includes:
diet;
- sport activities;
- the use of prophylactic sedatives;
- taking vitamins.
For the nervous system it is helpful to take vitamins, especially group B.
In the period before menstruation and during the critical days try to limit the use of overly salted, peppered, spicy food and fast food and other junk food. Also, the diet should not be too a lot fat, as they give a greater load on the liver. Candy and sugar substitute honey. The most suitable foods are fresh vegetables and fruits, fish, nuts.
As for drinks, coffee, black tea and Coca-Cola is strictly prohibited because of the content of caffeine in them, which will strengthen even more your irritation to all the world. Alcohol is also banned. Give preference to ordinary clean water or tincture of lemon balm.
Based on the fact that excessive strain during sports can cause sharp pain in the lower abdomen, this time bad run, so better take yoga or gymnastics. If you like Hiking, a few hours in the fresh air will do you good.
A week before the upcoming "events" can begin to take sedatives fees. They will strengthen your nervous system and help relieve stress. Made from herbs it is recommended to brew the oregano and St. John's wort. The recipe is simple: mix these herbs in the ratio 2:1. One tablespoon of the mixture pour 1 Cup of boiling water and put the broth to infuse for 1 hour. Strain and consume this drink within 30 minutes before meal in 100 ml.
If your symptoms bother you so much and suffer no strength, immediately go for consultation to the endocrinologist-gynecologist to check your hormone levels.
In addition to these herbs you can use chamomile and Valerian leaves. Also good fight with nervousness is mint tea and lemon balm. In addition, the pharmacy you can purchase medicines that are plant-based, which at the right dosage will not be dangerous for your health. This includes "Persen", "Proflux", "Dysmenorm" and "Novo-passit".
Self-control, calmness and understanding for PMS
In addition to compliance with the above-mentioned methods, for a complete victory over irritability and other negative symptoms during this difficult period, you need to learn to control their emotions. Remember that any problems are not worth your nerves and tears. Realize for yourself the fact that every day should be lived with joy and not negativity and irritation.
Get understanding from loved ones, share with them your emotional state. Ask your husband help in the home, try to avoid conflict and get plenty of rest. Be healthy and take care of yourself!