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TOP TEN HELPFUL HINTS TO COMBAT PMS |
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- Eat small, frequent meals....if the birds can do it so can you!
- Limit Caffeine.....Starbucks does make decaf too!
- Aerobic exercise...release those endorphins!
- Absorb some sunshine....it is a real mood booster!
- Investigate herbal remedies.....nature may help you out!
- Boost your serotonin levels....."yes" this means carbs for you!
- Check into vitamins....B-6 may just give you the boost you need!
- Learn about mefenamic acid....check with the Doc on this one, RX only!
- Hormones....this is a personal choice...chat with the good doctor on this!
- Talk about it....emotional support as well as laughter is priceless!
Many PMS symptoms may be reduced with these and other options, it may however take a few cycles to notice a change for the positive. Check with your physician, or consider a specialist. You may also contact a local university about PMS programs or try and reach a women's health care center. |
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STRESS AND PMS |
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STRESS REDUCTION THROUGH MASSAGE
Stress can really increase your PMS symptoms....but who didnt know that!
The question is, how can you reduce stress? Well, here is a thought:
MASSAGE
One reason massage might help PMS is that stress appears to worsen these symptoms, and massage can calm the body's reaction to stress.
Massage is definitely worth a try if you can afford the expense -- which, in some places, is about $30 for a half-hour with a professional. You may be able to cut costs if you've got a close friend willing to learn some basic techniques from a videotape, book, or class. In addition, some health plans may cover massage if it is recommended by a physician, but these are unfortunately rare.
Massage therapists use many different techniques, and so far no single style has been shown to be better than the others for PMS.
The best way to find out which kind of massage helps you most is to try as many different types as you can. You'll never have a more enjoyable research project!
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THE BENEFITS OF HUMOUR |
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Recent research has demonstrated what our grandmothers always knew: LAUGHTER is GOOD MEDICINE. Humor and laughter make a significant contribution to both your physical and mental health. Learning to adopt a lighter attitude and see the funny side of every-day situations gives you the resilience you need to cope on the tough days.
So go ahead, and laugh all that stress away!
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