Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) is a group of symptoms linked to the menstrual cycle. PMS symptoms occur in the week or two weeks before your period (menstruation). The symptoms usually go away after your period starts. According to the American College of Obstetricians and Gnaecologists (ACOG), at least 85 per cent of menstruating women have at least one PMS symptom as part of their monthly cycle.

What causes PMS?
The cures of PMS are not clear. It linked to changing hormones during the menstrual cycle. Some women may be affected more than others by changing hormone levels during the menstrual cycle. Stress and emotional problems do not scam to cause PMS but they may make it worse. Diagnosis of PMS is usually based on your symptoms, when they occur and how much they affect your life.

What are the symptoms of PMS
Common symptoms are: Acne, breast swelling and tenderness, feeling tired, having trouble sleeping, upset stomach, bloating, constipation or diarrhoea, headache or backache, appetite changes or food cravings, tension, irritability, MOOD SWINGS, crying spells and anxiety or depression. Symptoms vary from one woman to another.

The Diet cure:
The Papaya ? fruit, has been used for centuries to induce menstruation. It contains an enzyme that contracts the muscle of the uterus. Sesame seeds also have the same effect. Watermelon and coconut juice are diuretics that help reduce water retention.

Drink lots of fluid to flush out the excess water in your system. Avoid coffee, which causes lumpy breasts and salt which causes fluid build up.

Pep Pills:
Vitamin B6 is the most extensively researched nutrient in PMS. A daily intake of 50mgs, everyday will regulate moods, prevent breast lumps, reduce headaches and cut fatigue. Vitamin E (400IU daily ) helps reduce breast tenderness. Magnesium (250mgs) relaxes muscles in the head and abdomen. Evening primrose oil has got a lot of press recently for treating hormones that are out of whack.

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