Efficient And Holistic Methods To Handle PMS

PMS aka Pre-Menstrual Syndrome is often accompanying with social stigma. Menstruation is a diverse phenomenon other than the discharge of blood. The body goes through a roller coaster ride of hormonal changes. 

As per Lancet, PMS affects most of the women during the reproductive age has severe physical discomfort. It also shows that 5-8 per cent of women suffer from premenstrual syndrome. 

Symptoms of Pre Menstrual Syndrome 

PMS has both physical and psychological effects on the body and symptoms may include breast tenderness, cramps, anxiety, mood swings, irritability and sleep issues. These symptoms most often differ from one person to other, hence the holistic ways to manage these also need to be personalized. 

Some holistic ways to easily manage PMS

If symptoms above are relatable, its time to take charge of your body with these simple yet effective tips to win over it and enhance productivity. 

Meditation

Every woman goes through stress, anxiety, and other psychological symptoms. It also affects concentration ability. Mediation is a great way to boost energy. According to a journal called ‘mindfulness,’ mediation helps in changing the reaction for period pain. Thus, it helps you to maintain your focus and maintain your productivity.  

Healing via sound

Alpha waves, isochronic tones, binaural beats and music of 528 hertz can be listened with plugged in headphones for 21 mins. This healing music infuses a soothing feel and enhances mood. 

Bath in warm water

Bath in hot water for about 15 minutes calms our body and mind. You can take bath during the night to enhance your sleep.  

Enhance your diet

Avoid

– Caffeine and salt intake

– Processed & junk food 

– Limit alcohol/cold drinks 

Increase 

– Proper balanced diet rich in fibre and proteins

– Keep yourself well hydrated

– Eat iron rich food

– Eat leafy green vegetables and fruit as soup

Yoga 

According to reports by the National Institutes of Health in 2016, Yoga is effective for handling PMS. The report says that doing yoga for 12 weeks helps to soothe menstrual cramps. There are many yoga asanas you can try such bridge pose, standing forward bend, pegion pose, cat pose, etc. Try to do these asanas regularly to get reduce the PMS effects faster. 

Maintain a sleep pattern

Take proper sleep of 6-8 hours to let the body rejuvenate self and help you in waking up with new motivation every morning.

These are the above-mentioned holistic ways that can help you to manage your PMS. These can be personalized based on your psychological and behavioural pattern. Following these general holistic approaches may add value to life. If you feel anything serious, feel free to consult a doctor and follow the advice.

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