Women's Struggle to Combat Period Symptoms

For centuries women have been trying to find ways to feel better once a month when period time comes around; it always seems so difficult. The headaches begin, cramping, fatigue and irritability have been mounting up with the premenstrual syndrome for a week already, so what now? It feels like it may never end, but there is hope!

Dealing with Headaches

Headaches for me are a nuisance, and they seem to the one thing I get whether it is related to PMS or not. Research has shown over the years that those who consume magnesium regularly are less likely to get headaches. Those who suffer from migraines may want to try this, but don't give up your migraine medicines until you try it first. I was a migraine sufferer for years, and since I have been using magnesium for other things, my onslaught of migraines has slowed dramatically.

Keep in mind too that if you are in pain, you may turn your body into some odd positions. Our mattress plays a key role in this, and getting regular adjustments at a good chiropractor can mean a lot. Keeping your spine in alignment will put less pressure on your other organs, and can ease your pains altogether.

Cramping Cures

I heard a few years back that a combination of calcium and magnesium can help with cramps. I was curious about this so I began to study it for myself. I did learn that cramps are eased by a combination of the two, and the magnesium will keep the body from absorbing too much of the calcium which can cause kidney stones. The magnesium helps to relax the muscles in the uterus meaning that it won't contract which is what causes the cramps. Magnesium is beneficial for so many things, but as women we lose so much of it during our monthly cycle, and it needs to be replaced. The magnesium can also help with energy, anxiety and depression as a result of the hormonal changes.

Fatigue and Irritability

Feeling tired is common during your monthly cycle, and irritability is too. Many women take Evening Primrose Oil caplets during their PMS, or about one week prior to starting their period. This is helpful, but when dealing with irritability after you start you still need something more, so there are some things you can do to help.

Drinking green tea instead of coffee can help you get a natural energy boost, and is better for the body. Green tea can give you a general feeling of overall well-being. Additionally, studies are being done right now on green tea extract, and how it can help the uterus combat fibroids and ovarian cysts. If green tea will help those two things, it surely can help with the whole gamut of symptoms.

If feeling irritable, you can try taking something like GABA, or Inositol, which are often used for anxiety, but could help with the irritability. I use both and they are both very effective for me. In addition, you can take an Epsom Salt bath which can help you with cramping and pain, and when absorbed by the body can rebalance you. The salts are cheap, and you can find them at almost any drug store.

Don't let these symptoms catch up with you and bring you suffering. Talk to your doctor about your options before you try expensive or harsh medications, and above all relax.

Pat Scardina

www.natural-menstrual-cramp-relief.com