Natural Remedies for PMS: Tips for PMS from BeingGirl

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Added November 22, 2011

Natural Remedies for PMS

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While diet, exercise, and conventional medicine have effectively relieved period problems, girls want other options. These are some natural remedies for PMS to make your periods more comfortable.

Holistic. Holistic methods treat the body and mind as a whole unit. These traditional remedies, most thousands of years old, are considered natural healing and are great natural remedies for PMS.

Relaxation/Meditation. Relaxation can mean anything from taking a quick break to deep, concentrated full body relaxing. Taking a minute to put up your feet or read a magazine article may be all you need to get rid of your headache. For more severe symptoms, you'll probably need to relax your whole body. The techniques of meditation and deep muscle relaxation can take practice. There are books and tapes that help you learn how to use them.

Aromatherapy. Aromatherapy, which is relatively new in the U.S., is the use of pure essential oils from fragrant plants to lessen health problems and improve overall well being. The aromas of peppermint, lavender, and cypress have been used to relieve period discomfort.

Herbs/Teas. Traditional Chinese medicines use herbs to correct problems caused by energy imbalances and help restore health. Many herbs are associated with relieving period problems: St. John's Wort, rosemary, peppermint, and wild ginger to name a few. Chamomile tea is recommended to sooth cramps. If you want to use herbs and herb therapy, talk to a trained herbalist to get the right combinations and right doses for your specific problems.

Acupuncture. Acupuncture is an ancient Chinese therapy in which tiny needles are inserted just below the skin to stimulate energy flow. It's thought that acupuncture can help regulate hormone levels—leading to lighter, less painful periods. If you try acupuncture, it should always be done by a trained professional.

Hedonistic. Sometimes the only way to relieve period problems is to totally spoil yourself. If you're uncomfortable, put yourself first and get ready for a treat that should help you feel better too. Not all of these are proven medically—but what the heck! Sometimes a girl just needs to indulge!

Massage. Massage works by increasing circulation, relaxing muscles, and relieving mental tensions. It feels great and is one of the natural remedies of PMS.

Chocolate. When you feel really lousy, chocolate seems like the only solution. Chemicals in chocolate can give the brain a temporary sense of well-being.

Shopping. There's zero scientific evidence that shopping helps your period symptoms. But it sure can take your mind off your cramps! And a new outfit may be just the cure for your mood swings.

Bubble Bath. Hold my calls.... Soaking in a hot tub can help relax your muscles, relieving backaches and cramps. Using a scented bubble bath, like lavender, may help you relax. Be sure to turn your cell off so you're not disturbed.

Heating Pad, Bed & Movie. Put in your favorite DVD, crawl under the covers, and place a heating pad on your tummy or lower back. Or try ThermaCare menstrual wraps (www.thermacare.com). Don't get up until you feel better.

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kariganteer

Posted May 15, 2012

I don't usually get PMS but my cramps are awful. I usually just get a heating pad and take a nap. :)

ghosthunter

Posted May 11, 2012

i don't usually get PMS but i do get cramps and when i do they are bad, so i either take a bath or drink some tea, they both work.

Lovedove20

Posted May 05, 2012

I'm not excited for my period cause whene I'm sick or I don't feel good I'm in the worst mood ever!

demi1999

Posted May 01, 2012

I would love to try most of those, I just don't usually have the time to do it! It's sooooooooooooo fustrating! :/

FairhopePiratesBasketball

Posted April 27, 2012

take a nap it works so much

FairhopePiratesBasketball

Posted April 27, 2012

i ment well

Pinkgirl1111

Posted April 25, 2012

Omg I don't have my you know WAT yet but I get horrible pain in my tummy and lower back. So I curl up on the couch and watch my favorite movie and put a heating pad on my tummy. It helps a lot . Hope I helped . Love ya <3

Athena944

Posted April 25, 2012

Be careful guys! Heat can make your flow heavier . . . it really sucks. If you don't mind it, then by all means, bask yourselves in the wonderful heat.

Penut Butter

Posted April 25, 2012

I love tea! And chocalate.... And baths!! i should try it together.... bath + tea + chocalate= Total relaxtion, getting ride of my cramps yes, i know my username is spelt wrong, someone else already had "Peanut Butter" so i just got rid of the "A" haha :)

Rockstar09

Posted April 23, 2012

When I have cramps and I don't have a heating pad around (which is almost ALL THE TIME) I take a water bottle, pour half into a cup then heat the cup for three minutes. After that I take the OTHER half of the bottle and pour it down the drain (LOL I only ever use half the bottle, anyway) So then I pour the water BACK in the bottle, get a towel to wrap the bottle in, and go back to my room and turn on the TV. I place the bottle where the cramp is and go on the laptop while I'm in bed and go to BeingGirl.com for more tips on how to get of those annoying Puberty Cramps. Rockstar09