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premenstrual syndrome

Description

Premenstrual syndrome abbreviated as PMS refers to the physical or behavioral changes in women, observed before the menstrual cycle begins. Generally PMS starts 7 to 14 days before the menstrual cycle. More than 80% of menstruating women experience PMS before their menstrual cycles.

Root Causes
  • Toxins accumulating in tissues and blocking the circulation.
  • Poor nutrition.
  • Poor digestion.
  • Imbalance of the nervous system.
  • Accumulation of the physical and mental stress.
  • Lowering of natural resistance and immunity.
  • Disruption of natural biological rhythms.
Symptoms
  • Moodiness.
  • Depression.
  • Abdominal cramping.
  • Bloating.
  • Food cravings.
  • Headaches.
  • Muscle aches.
  • Breast tenderness.
  • Fatigue.
  • Acne.
Home Remedies
  • Beet root: The juice of raw beet root is one of the most effective home remedies for low blood pressure. The patient should drink a cup of this juice twice daily for treating this condition. Considerable improvement will be noticeable within a week.
  • Salt: The use of salt is valuable in low blood pressure. Until the blood pressure reaches normal levels through proper dietary and other remedies, it is essential that the patient should take salty foods and half a teaspoon of salt in water daily.
Precautions
  • Take a hot bath: Hot bath will relax all the muscles and hence relieve you of PMS cramps.
  • Drink Red Wine: Drink some red wine. It will sooth the PMS cramps.
  • Take a cup of tea: Make a cup of tea; put some lemon juice and one teaspoon whiskey in it. Drink it hot.
  • Chase tree herb: Chase tree herb is effective in curing PMS cramp. Every morning put 10 drops of chase tree extracts in a glass of water and drink.
  • Potassium rich diet: Eat a diet rich in potassium. Broccoli, fish and beans are good sources of potassium.