MAKE ''THESE DAYS'' COMFORTABLE

Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) is known to many women. Symptoms may start a week or two before the period and may be mild to severe. Hormone balance is the main factor that will determine the PMS symptoms.

Common symptoms:

• headache
• irritability
• fatigue
• bloating
• skin problems
• emotional changes
• breast tenderness
• sleep problems
• appetite changes
• trouble with concentration/memory

Causes of PMS:

• Hormonal imbalances
• Poor diet
• Food allergies
• Emotional stress
• Depression
• Thyroid problems
• Environment

You can diversify your diet with:

• Plant foods (vegetables, fruits, nuts, seeds and herbs)
• High fiber foods
• Green leafy vegetables
• Flaxseed
• Products with Omega-3 fats
• Avocado (includes healthy fat, fiber, magnesium and potassium)

Prohibited foods:

• Trans fats and hydrogenated fats
• Any potential food allergen
• Sugar
• Salt
• Caffeine
• Alcohol

PMS symptoms can have a significant impact on your life. Nature has natural ways to relieve and prevent PMS so you can keep doing the things you love.

Effective solution is mix of herbs, vitamins, minerals and healthy lifestyle.

The happiness of being a woman! Take care.

Take a mug, herb and hot water as your weapons with PMS.

This tea recipe is a uterine tonic, relaxing and toning the uterine muscles:

• 1 cup of filtered water
• raspberries leaves
• fresh ginger
• honey (optional)

Add ingredients to a teacup

Bring the water up to a boil.

Pour the water over the ingredients and infuse for 5 minutes.