It's okay to give in to cravings once in a while. If you are constantly eating milk chocolate while you're on your period, however, you might actually be doing yourself a disservice. Sugar, salt, and coffee can aggravate your symptoms and actually make them worse. Try to avoid these foods in the time leading up to and during your period. Why are sugar, salt, and coffee bad? Sugar spikes your blood sugar which can actually make you more irritable. Salt can cause you to feel even more bloated, and caffeine elevates estrogen production, which can cause more extreme PMS symptoms. Try to consume leafy greens, salmon, whole grains, bananas, and yogurt instead. Packed with all sorts of vitamins, these foods will reduce your symptoms so you can enjoy yourself and forget about your period. You may be tempted to curl up on the sofa and watch television all day, but you'll actually feel happier if you get up and move around. Exercise reduces your symptoms, like cramping and bloating, and releases mood-boosting endorphins. Your body temperature is actually lower when you're on your period too, so you'll stay cooler. You don't necessarily need to run a marathon or hike a mountain to get some exercise. Grab a friend and try a spin class, take your dog for a walk around your neighborhood, or break out your yoga mat and do some sun salutations. Anything that gets your body moving and active will make you feel better. Leaks sometimes happen during exercise. Therefore, it's a good idea to use a tampon over a pad to prevent leaks. If you're having a particularly heavy month, using a tampon and a pad may help with leak protection. You could also try wearing darker workout clothes in case a leak occurs. Essential oils are a natural way to perk yourself up when you're feeling sluggish. Add a few drops to a hot bath or massage it into your temples and wrists. The smell alone will make you feel more happy and relaxed. There are a lot of different oils out there, but a few, in particular, can be helpful during your period. Bergamot and clary sage keep your mood stable, geranium is wonderful if you're feeling crabby, and lavender helps you relax. White peppermint can relieve headaches and grapefruit and lemon are great for bloating. If you're stressed out, your period symptoms may be even more extreme. Take some time to think about what is stressing you out. If it's something you can easily address, take care of it so it's off your mind. If it's something out of your control, remind yourself of that and try to relax with a bubble bath, yoga, or meditation. If you're experiencing substantial cramping, breast tenderness, backaches, or headaches, and nothing natural seems to be working, you may want to try taking a pain reliever. These pain relievers include ibuprofen (Advil) and naproxen (Aleve). You can also try remedies specially made for PMS symptoms like Pamprin and Midol. Always follow the dosage information on the bottle and talk to your doctor if you're unsure or have any questions before taking medication. Another common way of dealing with periods is a heating pad. As a heating pad can be comforting, this also may help you enjoy your time of the month. See cramps as an excuse to indulge in this luxury. You can purchase a heating pad at most drug stores. Make sure you read instructions before use, as some heating pads should be wrapped in a blanket or towel. Never leave a heating pad plugged in overnight or unattended.
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One-sentence summary -- Watch what you eat. Move. Try essential oils. Address stress. Take pain relievers. Use heating pads.

Repeat to make a second earring.
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One-sentence summary -- Cut 2 4-inch (10.16 cm) lengths of 22-gauge wire. Wrap one end around the tip end of the round-nose pliers to form a tiny loop. Bend the wire around the loop 2 or 3 times with your fingers, making sure that each bend touches the last. Grip the beginning of the spiral with chain-nose pliers and continue to wrap the wire until you reach 1 1/2 inches (3.81 cm) from the end, still making sure the wire touches each round. Bend the remaining wire at a 90-degree angle to the spiral. Thread 2 4 mm beads, a 2 mm metal bead and then 2 more 4 mm beads onto the wire. Make a loop at the end of the wire. Open the loop and attach it to an ear wire or clip.

It can be difficult to forgive others when you are still struggling to come to terms with things that you did, said, or that happened to you. Release yourself of any guilt, shame, or pain that you associate with past relationships so that you can build new relationships of trust, love, and respect. Lovers often do small things that bother one another. If you want to love your partner, let those things go. Holding a grudge or keeping count of any time your partner hurts you will only diminish your relationship. This will also make you a more negative person. For example, if your partner makes a joke about your shoes, it is okay to mention that it bothered you, but it does not give you a free pass to say something bothersome to them. If you have been deeply hurt, you will need to allow yourself to feel and express that pain before you can move past it. Meditate on your feelings around the situation, or talk through it with a close friend. Once you come to terms with your feelings, you can start doing things to let them out. Some common ways that people deal with pain are: Exercise regularly. Find a creative outlet. Spend time with friends and family. Seek counseling. Whether the person apologizes or not, forgiving them is necessary for you to move on. Have a talk with them or write a letter to declare that you have forgiven the pain that you were caused. If you had any fault in the situation, this is a good time to apologize as well. If you do not know how to find the person or feel that it is inappropriate to contact them, you can write a letter, but do not send it.
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Forgive yourself first. Avoid scorekeeping. Express true pain. Let the pain go.