Relieve PMS Naturally

If there was a magical pill to cure premenstrual syndrome (PMS) it would sure be a top seller in the market.

CBS News reports that an estimated eight to twenty percent of women suffer from PMS.

PMS has some of the worst symptoms: bloating, mood swings, cravings, cramps and irritability.

Jonny Bowden author of The Most Effective Natural Cures on Earth suggests herbal and natural remedies for symptoms associated with PMS.

1. The supplement magnesium relieve symptoms of PMS for many women. Most have seen improvement in fluid retention and mood. Magnesium helps regulate muscle relaxation, blood sugar and promotes sound sleep. The Journal of Women’s Health found that:

200 mg a day of magnesium reduced PMS fluid retention, breast tenderness and bloating by 40 percent.

2. Taking at least 2 grams of calcium per day can help with pain, depression and water retention.
AOL Health says despite popular belief, dairy is not a beneficial way to obtain calcium. By eating sardines, green leafy vegetables and seeds are better sources.

3. According to Archives of Internal Journal:

women who have a high intake of vitamin D had a 40 percent lower risk of developing PMS.

4. In Germany, the herb chasteberry is widely prescribed for menstrual irregularities and PMS. It usage dates back to 2,500 years prior where it has been used in Greece, Egypt and Rome.

Interestingly enough the American Family Physician says it has also been used to reduce sexual desire.

5. The amino acid taurine is a natural diuretic and a wonderful way to decrease bloating. Take at least 1,000 mg when needed for water retention. According to Nutrigenesis taurine functions in electrically active tissue such as the brain and the heart to help stabilize cell membranes.