PMS Worries: 8 Tips to Beat Those Days of the Month
We’re all well aware about the problems and symptoms of ‘that time of the month’. But yet, it’s just not easy to get through those days without feeling fat, ugly or just plain uncomfortable. Here’s a quick fix to help you cope with the dreaded PMS, the hassle free way.
1. Water Retention
If you find yourself asking your mate if you look fat, there’s actually a reason for that. And it’s definitely not your imagination. Studies have shown that you can gain weight anywhere between 1 kg to 4 kg before your periods! This happens due to water retention, but it can be overlooked with the assistance of good posture and a straight back. Walking tall and dressing well can actually make you feel and look a lot better during the days when you feel awfully ill-fitted in anything you wear.
2. Food and Bloat
If you feel like you’ve been bloating up, and don’t know what to do, switch to a fruit and veggies diet when you’re having a PMS attack. It can help in reducing your bloat. Especially useful are celery, onion, parsley and garlic, all of which have diuretic properties which can help in flushing liquids out of your system
3. Hit the Gym
If you’ve asked around, you’ve probably heard fitness freaks say they don’t suffer from the symptoms of PMS as much as others do. And surprisingly, this is indeed true. Regular exercises would not only keep you active and healthy, it will also help in sweating out some of the excess fluid that makes you feel lumpy. And better yet, exercise also releases feel-good hormones that prevent you from feeling down and out.
4. Banish Salt
During the days when you’re suffering from PMS, cut down your salt intake to a minimum. Reducing the sodium levels in your body helps in preventing water retention. To avoid all forms of sodium, stop yourself from eating heavily processed foods, ready meals and tinned foods.
5. Tender Breasts
If your breasts feel sore or very tender during your PMS days, increase your intake of Vitamin B6. Good sources of Vitamin B6 include beans, whole grains, oily fish, bananas and chicken. Try to incorporate at least one portion of each into your daily diet to help relieve PMS symptoms.
6. Mood Swings
Mood swings are quite common when you suffer from PMS. The best thing you can do here is to educate your partner about your mood swings. Along with this, you could also opt for prescribed herbal medicines that can help in easing your mind off the stress and irritation.
7. Menstrual Cramps
At times, your cramps may be painful. To overcome these painful cramps, you may as well think about taking some type of the over-the-counter medication for one to two days. These medications are “anti-prostaglandins”. They may relieve the discomfort, make your flow lighter, and make your uterus cramp less.
8. Aching Back
Try gentle exercise, heat therapy by resting a hot water bottle where it hurts, or relaxing in a hot bath. Lying down and breathing deeply or taking over the counter painkillers may also help a great deal.
With a bit of knowledge, it’s not hard to beat the PMS blues. If you get these eight pointers straight, you can rid yourself of those painful symptoms of PMS. And of course, you can completely forget about worrying about it too.
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Wow. I didn’t know PMS make women (us) fat. I hope this is really true cos I was shocked to find out that I gained 2.2 kgs in just 3 days before my period.