PMS and period pain

Period pains and PMS, those familiar monthly feelings that the majority of women know only too well.

Mood swings, headaches, period pains, irritability, bloating and food cravings are just some of the problems but help is on the way as there are natural remedies that can deal with them all.

Two of the main reasons women get PMS and period pain
are a nutrient deficiency and a hormone imbalance.

The right diet and nutrition helps to improve brain chemistry and normalize hormone function, thereby relieving symptoms.

Nutrients most likely to be lacking in women with PMS are magnesium, iron, zinc and vitamins E and B.

So the first step is to improve your diet and eat healthy, regular meals including more wholefoods and fruit and veg.

Herbalism can also help to get the body back in balance and good herbal remedies include Agnus Castus, St John's wort, Cramp bark, Lemon balm and Dong quai.

Acupuncture is believed to have remarkable effects on PMS, and is not as painful as it looks.

Massage has proved beneficial in relieving pain and disturbances in hormone balance.

A warm bath with 6-8 drops of camomile oil will ease period pain and premenstrual ension.

All of the herbal remedies, oils and vitamin supplements are available now to
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PMS - Pre Menstrual Syndrome:-   

THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF PRE-MENSTRUAL SYNDROME 

BUPA HEALTH CARE - easy to read information on PMS    

NET DOCTOR - excellent medical resource  

Other sites dealing with period problems:-

ENDOMETRIOSIS SHE TRUST (UK) - help, holistic information and support to women with endometriosis.