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A lot of women seem to crave sweets during this time and sweets are an enemy.
Sugary foods alter blood sugar levels.That can exacerbate depression,headache,anxiety and fatigue.

Try not to drink caffeine or alcohol at this time.Those to can trigger bad symptoms.

There are a few natural remedies for women during this time.
Evening Primrose oil & vitamin E,relieves breast tenderness.
St. John's Wort can help to relieve PMS related depression.
Calcium Carbonate significantly reduces food cravings,water retention,muscle aches and pains,depression and mood swings.

A 20-30 minute work out,on a regular schedule will increase your production of serotonin and endorphins(chemicals in the brain that induce, relaxation,happiness,and sleep).

Vitamin C level in the blood drops just before menstruation,so take in more at this time. Fruits vs. the sweets.

Taking an Epsom salt bath,add about 1 cup of Epsom salt to you bath water.
This helps raise your magnesium level which will aid against tension and depression.
Brazil nuts and sunflower seeds are a good for this as well.

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