Is Premenstrual syndrome bothering you too?
You are well aware that your period is a natural part of your life. You probably get some signs that your period is coming. For most, it’s no big deal. But for others, the days before their menstrual cycle are tougher. If it muddles with your daily life, you should know that might have premenstrual syndrome (PMS). Read on to know if the premenstrual syndrome is bothering you too.
What are premenstrual syndrome symptoms?
Most women have at least one sign of premenstrual syndrome each month. But it’s not the same for everyone. It can change as you get older. It can be hard to know if you just have a few symptoms before your period, or if it’s really premenstrual syndrome.
The premenstrual syndrome shows up in many different ways. One way to know is if you have premenstrual syndrome symptoms on the 5 days before your period, for 3 months in a row.
Listed below are the most common premenstrual syndrome symptoms. Everything in this list could be a sign of premenstrual. But most women get just a few of these, not all of them.
- Bloated tummy
- Cramps
- Tender breasts
- Hunger
- Headache
- Muscle aches
- Joint pain
- Swollen hands and feet
- Pimples
- Weight gain
- Constipation or diarrhea
- Anxious
- Depressed
- Crying
- Mood swings
- Feel overwhelmed or out of control
- Angry outbursts
- Loss of mental focus
- Tired
Read More: What is premenstrual syndrome? Know its symptoms.
What are premenstrual syndrome causes?
Premenstrual syndrome has to do with changes in your body chemistry around the time of your period. Some conditions affect premenstrual syndrome but don’t cause it. Premenstrual syndrome can be brought on or can get worse if you:
- Smoke
- Are stressed
- Don’t exercise
- Don’t get enough sleep
- Have too much alcohol
- Consume excessive salt, red meat or sugar
- Are depressed
Women with other health problems might find that those problems get worse before their period. Some of those are migraine, asthma and allergies.
Self-help tips to manage premenstrual syndrome
There are lots of ways to manage the premenstrual syndrome. Even if you can’t totally fix it, it’s nice to know you have the power to help yourself. Listed below are some of the self-help tips.
- Exercise about 30 minutes a day.
- Eat healthy foods like whole grains, fruits, and vegetables.
- Try to get enough calcium from foods such as green leafy vegetables and canned salmon.
- Avoid salt, caffeine and alcohol.
- Don’t smoke.
- Get plenty of sleep.
- Work to lower stress.
- Track your moods and premenstrual syndrome symptoms in a journal.
When should you seek PMS treatment?
If you still think you’ve premenstrual syndrome, it’s probably time to get help. Make sure to book an appointment with your homeopath. Homeopathy has clearly demonstrated that it is helpful in treating premenstrual syndrome. Homeopathic medicines are safe and natural. They are selected on the basis of the patient’s nature, temperament, other likes and dislikes.
Another very important benefit of homeopathic PMS treatment is to help the woman get relief from other associated complaints, like migraine, asthma or depression (if any), along with the premenstrual syndrome. The detailed way in which cases are studied in homeopathy allows doctors to understand the patient’s medical history so that effective counseling and guidance can be given on managing mood swings and making lifestyle changes.
Conclusion
Dr Batra's® have successfully treated hundreds of premenstrual syndrome cases with homeopathic PMS treatment. Individual homeopathic medicines are selected based on specific symptoms and their intensity. The treatment is then monitored to show the results such as reductions in the intensity of complaints, shorter duration of premenstrual syndrome, reduction in associated complaints, gradual improvement in mood swings, and the gradual decline of emotional symptoms.
