Period Pain & PMS PMS affects one in three menstruating women and occurs in the latter part of the monthly cycle. PMS often increases at times of hormonal turbulence such as puberty, after childbirth, a miscarriage or a termination, but many women suffer from symptoms throughout their lives. Symptoms of PMS can be physical, psychological and behavioural: Fluid Retention: weight gain, bloating, breast tenderness, swollen fingers. Anxiety: nervous tension, mood swings and irritability. Food Cravings: leading to headaches, fatigue, dizziness. Depression: forgetfulness, tearfulness, insomnia and confusion. It is now known that these symptoms can be treated very successfully using a combination of dietary changes, exercise and lifestyle changes. You may also find that with these modifications that you notice a lessening of period pains... Diet: consumption of refined carbohydrates (sweet food and white flour) should be restricted and the inclusion of high fibre foods (fruit and vegetables) should be eaten. Supplements which include the B vitamins and GLA rich oils are also known to be of benefit. Exercise: aerobic exercise is beneficial as are some of the less strenuous stretching exercises practised in yoga or pilates classes. Indeed there are specific yoga positions which aid blood flow to the pelvic region and this can help to ease period pain.
Pain Killers Medication formulated to target symptoms of period pain.   More info...		Massage & Heat Therapy Stomach, back and leg pains can all be relieved through the use of either heat therapy and massage or a combination of both.   More info...
TENS Machines Safe, drug-free alternative to coping with period pain. Some machines can also be used to relieve labour pain and provide relief from minor sports injuries.   More info...		Dietary Supplements Multi-vitamins, Evening Primrose Oil, Agnus Castus, St.John's Wort... also Femal Pollen Pistil Extract.   More info...

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