{"id":78,"date":"2017-10-26T04:49:03","date_gmt":"2017-10-25T23:19:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nuawoman.com\/blog\/?p=78"},"modified":"2025-07-24T15:10:02","modified_gmt":"2025-07-24T09:40:02","slug":"5-simple-tips-reduce-pms-symptoms","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nuawoman.com\/blog\/5-simple-tips-reduce-pms-symptoms\/","title":{"rendered":"5 tips to reduce PMS symptoms"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The term PMS refers to the physical, mental and emotional changes that occur on days preceding the <a href=\"https:\/\/nuawoman.com\/blog\/debunking-myth-menstrual-cycles-are-in-sync-with-moon-cycles\/\">menstrual cycle<\/a>. As if the worrisome days of menstruation weren\u2019t enough they are preceded by <\/span>types of PMS <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. While PMS is a useful reminder to <a href=\"https:\/\/nuawoman.com\/?utm_source=NuaBlog&amp;utm_medium=All&amp;utm_campaign=NuaBlogRedirection\">stack up the supplies<\/a> for what\u2019s coming up, this invisible reminder can make its presence felt with period cramps, mood swings, fatigue and bloating among other things. It can vary from mild for most to severe for some and so does the PMS relief.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The good news is we no longer have to suffer in silence. It is possible to alleviate the discomfort through exercises like yoga for PMS, diet and lifestyle enhancements. Understanding the symptoms is the only way to finding solutions. Tracking patterns over time can help you understand your body\u2019s behavior and apply solutions better.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-pms-symptoms\"><strong>PMS Symptoms<\/strong><\/h5>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most common <a href=\"https:\/\/nuawoman.com\/blog\/worried-about-these-4-period-symptoms-we-have-a-solution\/\">symptoms<\/a> of PMS include:<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bloating<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Abdominal Cramping<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mood Swings and Irritability<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Appetite changes and food cravings<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Indigestion<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lack of sleep<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Acne<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Headaches<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-exercise-helps-to-reduce-pms-symptoms\"><strong>How exercise helps to reduce PMS symptoms\u00a0<\/strong><\/h5>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The last thing you want to do with PMS is get on your feet. What you really want to do is lie down and rest, but the benefits of exercise especially yoga for PMS should never be underestimated. Exercise releases endorphins or the \u201cfeel good\u201d hormones, which boost your mood, preventing <a href=\"https:\/\/nuawoman.com\/blog\/category\/menstruation\/periods-and-pms\/\">PMS mood swings<\/a> and alleviate the heaviness from bloating leading to PMS relief. Bloating or fluid retention results from the release of a hormone called progesterone and a salt heavy diet. It is recommended to reduce salt intake in the week preceding the first day of the cycle. Vitamin B6 supplements with their diuretic properties can reduce bloating too. This is a good time to slip into the sweatpants and grab a mat for yoga.<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-focus-on-diet-and-rest-as-natural-ways-to-reduce-pms-symptoms\"><strong>Focus on diet and rest as natural ways to reduce PMS symptoms<\/strong><\/h5>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" class=\"wp-image-89\" src=\"https:\/\/nuawoman.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/f2-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"natural ways to reduce pms symptoms\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nuawoman.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/f2.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/nuawoman.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/f2-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/nuawoman.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/f2-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Eating healthy is the answer to almost everything. It has no side effects. Watching what you eat before the onset of types of PMS matters. Remember to ramp up the intake of whole grains, fruits and vegetables a week in advance. Eating at regular intervals during the day also helps regulate sugar levels. We all love a good night\u2019s sleep. Somewhere between those deadlines to be met and chores to be completed remember to take care of yourself during the PMS week and don\u2019t skim on the sleep. Try to stay hydrated. Water flushes excess salt out of the body.<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-foods-to-avoid\"><strong>Foods to avoid<\/strong><\/h5>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you crave the carbohydrates and sodium and miss the crunch of a bag of chips, remember that sodium retains water and will not help ease the bloating.\u00a0Foods with alcohol and sugar will also continue to retain water in the body. Consider passing that glass of wine. Mood swings are caused by blood sugar fluctuations so avoid candy and sugary sweets. Sadly, chocolate is also a no. It is beneficial to cut down on caffeine as well. Substitute the sugar cravings by consuming whole grains.<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-foods-that-help\"><strong>Foods that help<\/strong><\/h5>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" class=\"wp-image-100\" src=\"https:\/\/nuawoman.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/seeds_full-1-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"foods to avoid during pms\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nuawoman.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/seeds_full-1-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/nuawoman.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/seeds_full-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/nuawoman.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/seeds_full-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/nuawoman.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/seeds_full-1-360x240.jpg 360w, https:\/\/nuawoman.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/seeds_full-1.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Adding seeds like chia to your diet will provide the crunch with the needed nutrition. Pumpkin seeds contain magnesium, which can ward off the headaches.\u00a0 The magnesium can boost serotonin levels, the feel good hormone we discussed earlier. Baked beans, minus the salt, also do just that. When it\u2019s time to rest, grab some popcorn and indulge in your favorite show on Netflix. Add omega-3 to your diet by tossing flax seeds on your platter.\u00a0 Taking calcium supplements and low fat dairy is advisable.\u00a0Eating fibrous foods can help relieve indigestion and provide PMS relief.\u00a0Fiber also binds to the estrogen and gets it out of the body thereby maintaining hormonal balance.<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-medication-and-home-remedies\"><strong>Medication and home remedies<\/strong><\/h5>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.nuawoman.com\/blog\/5+-+Carousel+D.png\" alt=\"Nua Cramp Comfort\" \/><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Painkillers and period pain tablets are best taken after seeking advice from a medical professional if necessary. Ibuprofen and aspirin are commonly available. \u00a0Taking a hot bath or using a heat patch can help reduce the pain and help achieve PMS relief.\u00a0 Our <a href=\"https:\/\/nuawoman.com\/heat-patch-cramp-comfort.html?utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=All&amp;utm_campaign=CCBlog#\">Cramp Comfort<\/a> warmly hugs your body to give you relief for 8 hours.<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Clean your cell phone regularly to prevent bacteria from coming in contact with the face. Anxiety can increase stress levels. Stress in turn increases the intensity of types of PMS symptoms. Easing stress can significantly mitigate the PMS symptoms.<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some days you just have to create your own sunshine. Hope this helps.\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Choose <a href=\"https:\/\/nuawoman.com\/?utm_source=NuaBlog&amp;utm_medium=All&amp;utm_campaign=NuaBlogRedirection\">Nua<\/a> and let us send you <em>exactly<\/em> what you need and <em>when<\/em> you need it so you can have a stress-free period.<\/span><\/p>\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The term PMS refers to the physical, mental and emotional changes that occur on days preceding the menstrual cycle. 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