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RESEARCH CENTER

Four Steps to Ward off PMS

About 85% of women experience at least one irritating symptom, according to the American Colelge of Obstetricians and Gynecologists.

1. Acupuncture: Several European and American studies have shown that acupuncture decreases menstural pain, breast tenderness and emotional fluctuations associated with the menstrual cycle. Regular sessions can regulate menstrual cycles without the need of medications.

2. Get milk (and broccoli): In a University of Massachusetts study comparing the diets of women who had PMS and those who didn't, the PMS-free set tended to eat foods that were rich in calcium and fortified with Vitamin D. Studies in New York City hospitals have also shown that a diet supplemented with at least 1,000mg of calcium a day can significantly reduce the emotional and physical symptoms of PMS.

3. Go herbal: German studies have found that women who popped a daily pill made of chasteberry, often used in Europe for PMS, had a reduction in symptoms especially breast tenderness. Studies from France and Iran have shown that ginkgo biloba significantly relieves the severity of some symptoms.

4. Move it to keep from losing it: In small, three-month studies, women who did moderate aerobic exercise reported less bloating and fewer mood swings. In an Australian study, aerobic exercise mitigated more symptoms, particularly depression than weight training.

Body and Soul, May 2010