P.M.S Kicking Your Ass? Exercise, Sleep And Diet May Help More Than Pain Killers
Hold the Midol! There’s more than just one way to manage PMS symptoms!
Had a few questions about how to manage cramps and PMS while maintaining a fitness routine. While you can use pain killers (and should see a doctor if you have VERY severe symptoms), there are other, easier options you should consider. With a shift towards more natural health remedies, more women are putting their pill popping on hold and going back to some tried and true remedies for dealing with their PMS symptoms. Making the switch can eliminate over medicating, save you money and find more permanent (and possibly better) solutions to your crampy-cramps and monthly headaches.
Plus, for those of you on a fitness/weightloss journey, these options will also help your overall results. 🙂
Remember, all bodies are different, so no one way or combination will work for everyone. But it’s worth it to give them a try, if not for your cramps, for your overall health.
(And right now, all the boys are going… uggghh…)
Top Three PMS Busters
1. Exercise has long been shown to reduce overall PMS symptoms. Though you may not feel like it (most women with significant PMS don’t) 15 minutes of stretching, crunches and/or walking can make a big difference in terms of your discomfort. Many yoga poses are perfect for instant cramp relief.
See Yoga For PMS video tutorial below.
