Even though premenstrual syndrome is not usually a debilitating issue, it is annoying to go through every month. Here's a couple lifestyle changes that you can try to prevent PMS affecting your life.
October 9, 2015
Even though premenstrual syndrome is not usually a debilitating issue, it is annoying to go through every month. Here's a couple lifestyle changes that you can try to prevent PMS affecting your life.
As many as 75 percent of menstruating women can identify with the physical and emotional symptoms of premenstrual syndrome (PMS).
It's a unique experience for every woman and PMS is characterized by a constellation of symptoms including:
Symptoms generally start a week or a few days before menstruation and continue into the first few days. If symptoms become disruptive and impair daily life, it would be prudent to seek medical treatment.
The exact cause of PMS is currently unknown, though theories suggest that PMS may result from an imbalance of hormones. This imbalance can cause mood fluctuations and food cravings.
Although food doesn't prevent PMS, certain substances in food may offer relief from some of the distressing symptoms of PMS.
In addition to adding foods to the diet to help manage PMS, there are also some foods to be avoided. Reducing caffeine intake as well as sodium may help to reduce PMS symptoms.
A recent study indicates that a meat-free diet may be helpful in relieving symptoms of PMS. Researchers asked 33 women to adhere to a meat-free diet for two months, then go back to their normal diet for the following two months.
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