Living Well Is The Best Revenge ~ OH MY ACHING VAGINA

For PMS & Cramps:

Emergen-C - You can get them anywhere. They come in little
envelopes and you add them to water. It makes a fizzy drink that gives
you a little boost of energy and clarity. It's loaded with B vitamins which
helps with grumpy feelings.

Go For A Walk: The fresh air and added circulation help your body
deal. The headaches can sometimes come from vascular restriction
caused by the hormonal shifts. Taking a walk will help. Probably the
sunshine helps too.

Smell Some Lavender - Who knows why but the sent of lavender or
mint often helps alleviate symptoms.

Water, Water, Water - you already know why. Now just remember to
drink it.

Iron Pills - If you feel like a limp dishrag or feel like bawling it's caused
by the drop in iron level in your body. Everyone's body absorbs
different types of iron supplements a little differently. When you find the
one that is right for you, you will feel dramatically 'all better' in about 30 -
45 minutes after taking it.
You can also try eating more iron rich foods when you know the curse is
coming.

Calcium Supplements: This works for many women

Deep Breathing - Again, increasing the oxygen levels & circulation in
your body.

Stretching - When we are uncomfortable we tend to unconsciously
breathe shallowly, which affects our muscles & tissues because toxins
build up in them, which in turn makes us feel more achy. Break the
cycle by stretching and forcing blood and oxygen to move around your
body and not be lazy and do the job they are supposed to do.

Get Busy - This is not a good time for 'Madge, you're soaking in it' If
you lay down and give in to it, it will dominate your day, and who really
wants that?

Bach Flower Remedies - Rubbing Rescue Remedy on your tummy
seems to help some women.

Hot Tea - Different people swear by different types. Lemon, Mint,
Peppermint and Rasberry. Experiment and you may find one that
makes you feel good.

The PMS Diet - Cut eliminate or cut down on out all red meat, all
processed foods, all bleached grains, all caffeine, and all dairy. Eat
lots of soy rich proteins, chicken, fish, veggies and fruit Most dairy is
loaded with hormones that trick the cows in to staying in a lactating
state. Needless to say this gets passed in to the dairy products and
antagonizes your already fluctuating hormone levels.

Donate Blood - As soon as you start to bloat. Don't know why it
works, but it does work for many women.

Eat Beets - Who knows why but it really works for some people

Hope these tips help you tame the kitty within!