PMS Supplements

Pre-menstrual syndrome, also called PMS is a medical condition that affects numerous women a week or so prior to the beginning of their period. IF you are one who is affected by PMS, finding a supplement to help control the symptoms may be of benefit for you.

Take a multivitamin plus 500 milligrams of calcium for the 1st two weeks of your cycle. On day 14, start taking a PMS supplement instead of the multivitamin. The PMS supplement contains extra B vitamins and magnesium. Vitamin B and magnesium will help decrease irritability, reduce water retention and increase energy.

Protein helps blood-sugar control. It also provides your body with a continual supply of energy.

Small meals can help eliminate fluctuations in blood-sugar levels. This is important because fluctuations in blood-sugar levels can cause mood swings, fatigue, headaches and cravings.

Alcohol consumption increases the severity of PMS symptoms. Caffeine can increase irritability and anxiety. So try to stay away from these, especially during the first 2 weeks of your period.

Your body starts to retain water right before your period starts. Salt can cause you to retain more water and feel more bloated.

Red clover tea can help to lower the effect of excess of estrogens in the system take three cups a day.

Vervain tea has a wonderfully calming and relaxing effect on the nervous system and also works to strengthen the liver and spleen. It is very useful helping to ease tension and has a grounding quality.

Liquorices taken as a tea in the second half of the cycle is said to reduce estrogen and increase progesterone levels. It also nourishes the adrenal glands, which are put under extra pressure when suffering from stress.

Agnus castus is a very powerful hormone regulating herb, and hence it should be used with care. Use only if you have an uncomplicated medical history in regards to hormonal imbalance. If you suffer from pain around the time of ovulation or you have a family history of ovarian cysts - do not take this herb unless under the guidance of a medical herbalist..