Natural remedies for PMS have helped many women to control the emotional any physical symptoms that they face each month due to their menstrual cycle. According to the American Academy of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, eighty-five percent of women experience some aspect of PMS each month. Fortunately, most symptoms of PMS can be alleviated with lifestyle changes. What Is PMS? PMS is a collection of symptoms that a woman experiences with her menstrual cycle. Symptoms of PMS are induced by a change in hormones and are both physical and emotional in nature. Physical symptoms include breast tenderness, acne, joint pain, backache, headache, feeling tired, and an upset stomach. Emotional symptoms include lack of concentration, difficulty sleeping, mood swings or changes, and crying spells. PMS is diagnosed as symptoms that interfere with a woman’s daily life, occur one to two weeks before a woman’s period begins, ease when her period begins, and are present for three consecutive monthly cycles. A woman can have as few as one symptom or may experience multiple symptoms. Tracking Symptoms If a woman is experiencing symptoms of PMS, she should keep a chart for approximately three months. The chart should record the date, symptoms experienced, severity [...]
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