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Your drug-free plan for beating PMT

Five top tips for a PMT-free period...

By Evan Katzman
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Eat regularly

beat pmt, PMT, PMT advice, chocolate, periods beat pmt the natural way Eat regularly, with no longer than\r\nthree hours between meals or snacks,\r\nparticularly in the two weeks before your\r\nperiod. Studies show stable blood-sugar\r\nlevels can reduce PMT symptoms.\r\n

Don\'t ditch the carbs

beat pmt, PMT, PMT advice, toast, periods wholemeal toast Limit the amount of sugar, salt,\r\ncaffeine and processed foods in your diet.\r\nInclude starchy carbs in every meal as\r\nthey boost the production of serotonin,\r\nwhich lifts your mood and relieves pain.

Sweat it out

beat pmt, PMT, PMT advice, exercise, periods, fitness exercise You might not feel like\r\nhitting the gym, but regular exercise has\r\nbeen proven to help ease symptoms.\r\nWorking out releases endorphins, calming\r\nbrain chemicals that boost your mood.\r\n

Go herbal

beat pmt, PMT, PMT advice, agnus castus, herbal remedies, periods agnus castus Agnus Castus is one of the\r\nmost established herbal remedies for\r\nPMT. Many women with PMT have a\r\nhigh level of the hormone prolactin,\r\nwhich can upset the balance of other\r\nhormones. Research shows Agnus Castus\r\nreduces prolactin levels and reduces\r\nmood swings, headaches and acne.\r\n

More saviour supplements

beat pmt, PMT, PMT advice, agnus castus, herbal remedies, periods evening primrose oil Take Evening Primrose Oil, which\r\nseems to reduce irritability and other\r\nPMT symptoms in some women. \r\n\r\nFor more advice on treating PMT visit NAPS at pms.org.uk or visit netdoctor.co.uk\r\n

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