1. Keep track
Writing a symptoms diary can help. Recognise what's going on throughout the month by noting how you feel day to day so you can schedule things to coincide with specific times during your cycle. If, for instance, you tend to feel great for a few days during the month, that's the time to take your driving test or go for a job interview.
2. Tackle The Symptoms
Many PMS symptoms can be easily controlled using a natural remedy. For acne, try taking a 15mg zinc tablet once a day. Feverfew, taken in a tablet form is a great natural way of treating migraines. Women suffering from bloating - which is often associated with PMS - can benefit from burdock root capsules.
3. Load Up On Vitamins And Minerals
In studies, a lack of various nutrients has been implicated in increased PMS symptoms, including magnesium, calcium, vitamin D, B vitamins, iron and zinc. In one study, by the Women's Nutritional Advisory Service, between 50 and 80 percent of women with PMS were found to have low levels of magnesium. Eating a nutrient-rich diet can help boost your levels of vitamins and minerals, though supplements can also help.
4. Lose Excess Weight
Several scientists, including Dr Carrie Sadler from Southampton University, have discovered that the more overweight you are, the more likely it is you'll suffer from PMS. Similarily, Virginia-based researchers have found obese women are three times more likely to suffer than those of normal weight.
5. Chill Out 
Stress is also implicated in PMS. If you're stressed, you'll have worse PMS than when you're relaxed. Practise ways of relaxing, such as yoga, meditation, breathing exercises or anything else that works for you.
6. Get Moving
Exercise can lift your mood, as it helps boost your brain's level of feel-good chemicals called endorphins (some scientists below low endorphin levels are also implicated in PMS). At least four exercise sessions a week that leave you breathless for 20-30 minutes will help.
7. Snack Away
Your body needs 500 extra calories a day in the run up to your period, as that's when your iron levels are at their lowest. On those days, have a healthy mid-morning and mid-afternoon snack to keep everything ticking over normally.
8. Take Essential Oils
Some studies suggest that gamma-linolenic acid (GLA) helps to reduce PMS symptoms, such as irritability, stomach cramps and breastpain - find it in evening primrose oil, starflower oil and blackcurrant oil.
9. Heal With Herbs
A plant called agnus castus is popular in the treatment of PMS. Research in the British Medical Journal suggests it may improve symptoms by more than 50 percent. ST Johns Wort or 5HTP is also recommended but can reduce the effectiveness of the contraceptive pill.
10. Cut Them Out
Salt, sugar, coffee and alcohol have all been linked with PMS symptoms. Salt causes bloating, alcohol can worsen your mood, caffeine can increase breast tenderness and sugar exacerbates food cravings.
It's just a temporary bump some of us have to face every month. Let's face it bravely!
The Super Femme
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