What is PMS?
PMS stands for premenstrual syndrome marked by a hormonal imbalance that results in physical, and emotional changes in women. This occurs before menses, say 7 to 14 days prior to the menstrual cycle or period. Over 80% of women experience premenstrual syndrome. In this blog, I’m going to share complete home remedies for PMS, its causes, and cures..3026
What Are the Causes Of PMS
Hormonal changes mainly low progesterone levels in the body prior to a period are believed to be the main cause for PMS. The premenstrual syndrome could also be caused due to calcium-magnesium imbalance.
What Are Symptoms of PMS
The most common premenstrual symptoms are cramps, bloating, premenstrual aches and pain, headache, irritability, mood swings, depression, and food cravings. Some women experience dizziness, sweating, palpitations, nausea, stomach problems, fatigue, swelling due to water retention on the face, hands, and ankles.
PMS symptoms vary from woman to woman but these are the most common ones.
Home Remedies for PMS
Get PMS help for premenstrual tension, fatigue, and pain relief by trying these simple natural home remedies for PMS syndrome.
Salt Water Bath ( Home Remedies for PMS)
A hot bath with a teaspoon of salt added to bath water helps to relieve muscle cramps and PMS joint pain.
Aromatherapy for PMS
Healing Essential Oil Tub Bath
Prepare a healing oil with 3 drops geranium, 3 drops clary sage, and 2 drops ylang-ylang. Mix this into a teaspoon of dispersants such as sweet almond oil, mustard oil, sesame, or full-fat milk.
Pour this aromatic oil mix into a tub bath filled with warm water. This essential oil blend which seeps into the skin along with inhaled fumes is relaxing. Scented candles and a dimly lighted environment soothe and calm the mind.
Comforting Massage
Your partner can express his love and understanding by giving you a massage from day 21 of your menstrual cycle to the end of the cycle. Pay special attention to the lower back, stomach, and feet. Do this twice a day.
Or you could visit a spa and ask for a deep tissue massage given by professional massage therapists. This is a great de-stressor as it releases tension knots and, can relieve premenstrual tension.
PMS Diet
A menstruating woman who eats small, frequent healthy foods can help to keep her blood sugar in control and minimize food cravings. Restrict salt, and caffeine intake as they worsen water retention. Increase potassium intake, restrict refined sugar intake.
A wholesome PMS diet would be one with lots of fruits, vegetables, beans, nuts, seeds, and fish. Soybeans and alfalfa seeds are particularly beneficial to reduce hot flashes and PMS symptoms.
Herbs for PMS
Chaste tree herb is a great PMS cure to relieve cramping pain. Add 10 drops of chaste tree extract in a glass of water, and drink this. Yarrow tea is great to relieve your PMS cramps instantly.
Nutrition For Home Remedies for PMS
Magnesium 1000 mg per day relieves pre-menstrual symptoms.
Evening Primrose Oil
EPO or evening primrose oil is a rich source of GLA (gamma-linolenic acid), an essential omega 6 fatty acid. GLA is involved in forming prostaglandins which play a positive role in balancing hormones. Studies have shown that women who take 500 mg EPO 6 times a day for the whole month got relief from PMS symptoms particularly irritability, and depression.
Regular Exercise
Daily exercise is highly beneficial to reduce PMS symptoms mainly mood swings.
So, above are the natural home remedies for PMS cramps, and mood swings. Hope these help 😉
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