Vitamin and mineral supplements may alleviate the symptoms, she adds. Taking 1000 mg of calcium daily may reduce irritability. Vitamin B-6 effectiveness has not been proven by research, Rhomberg adds, but calcium has been shown to alleviate symptoms. Although learning to relax may be the most difficult change to make, it can be a woman's best tool against the symptoms of PMS, she adds. Deep breathing exercises, listening to music, a massage or a hot bath may help you relax.
Women are constantly on the go.
They need to spend 15 to 30 minutes a day relaxing. If exercise and diet do not help manage the symptoms, your physician may recommend medication, Rhomberg says. There is now help for women who have severe PMS that does not improve with these lifestyle changes. If you have questions about PMS, talk to your physician or gynecologist. All rights reserved.