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Most of us experience this Pre Menstural Syndrome.I was browsing the net in that regard and found out certain useful things.Thought of sharing with everyone.Here it is..

Definition

Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) refers to symptoms that occur between ovulation and the onset of menstruation. The symptoms include both physical symptoms, such as breast tenderness, back pain, abdominal cramps, headache, and changes in appetite, as well as psychological symptoms of anxiety, depression, and unrest. Severe forms of this syndrome are referred to as premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD).

These symptoms may be related to hormones and emotional disorders.


Vitamins and minerals

Some women find relief with the use of vitamin and mineral supplements. Magnesium can reduce the fluid retention that causes bloating, while calcium may decrease both irritability and bloating. Magnesium and calcium also help relax smooth muscles and this may reduce cramping. Vitamin E may reduce breast tenderness, nervous
tension, fatigue, and insomnia. Vitamin B6 may decrease fluid retention, fatigue, irritability, and mood swings. Vitamin B5 supports the adrenal glands and may help reduce fatigue.

But i feel instead of taking supplements we can take some food rich in these.Now, i ' ll try and remember certain foods that are rich in these vitamins and minerals.

Magnesium : Spinach
Calcium : Milk,cheese,yoghurt
vitamin E : olive oil,almonds,wheat germ oil,Red Bell pepper etc..
B6 : most foods like meat,cereals,yeast etc.
B5 : Mushroom,Cauliflower.. Chameli replied. Hi Anika,

Plz suggest some food that is rich in these vitamins and minerals that you know.Kind o knowledge sharing... anika replied. Hai chameli,
Thanks a ton for sharing the information with everyone.I will try to take food rich in those vitamins today itself as i' m right now suffering with PMS.Thanks once again.takecare.
Anika.