Fewer chocolates At PMS, you absolutely have to do without the unhealthy

Women should refrain from unhealthy at PMS
Women who suffer from premenstrual syndrome (PMS) can relieve their symptoms by changing their eating habits. On unhealthy as chocolate, they should do better. Relaxation exercises can also help.

When the days before the days cause discomfort
Especially women over 30 know the problem when the days before the days cause physical and mental discomfort such as pain, irritability or hypersensitivity. In some cases, the symptoms of the so-called "premenstrual syndrome", or PMS for short, can be so severe that they burden the lives of the affected women enormously. But you have a chance to do something about it.

In women who suffer from premenstrual syndrome (PMS), a change in eating habits can often relieve the symptoms. On unhealthy as chocolate should be waived. (Image: milanmarkovic78 / fotolia.com)

Abdominal pain before the period
Especially if women have stomach aches and cramps before their period, they should check their eating habits. According to experts, at this time they should better keep away from certain foods.

For example, in the current issue of the journal "Neue Apotheken Illustrierte" (September 2016), alcohol, chocolate and strongly salted foods are suspected of exacerbating symptoms of premenstrual syndrome (PMS). Affected women should also abstain from caffeine.

Supplementary intake of B vitamins and magnesium
The professional association of gynecologists (BVF) writes on its website, what could help: "According to new findings, the consumption of unsaturated fatty acids (eg from cold-water fish) and the supplemental intake of B vitamins and magnesium can positively affect the mood, physical discomfort such as breast tenderness, water retention and food cravings. "

Sport and relaxation
According to the experts, sports can also have a very favorable effect on premenstrual syndrome. Because of the movement, the water stored in the body is transported away faster and the increased blood flow at the same time dissolves cramps in the uterus and can thus reduce pain in the lower abdomen and back. Above all, endurance training such as walking, cycling, jogging or swimming are recommended here.

Health experts also recommend a lot of peace and fresh air. Relaxation techniques like yoga, tai chi, autogenic training or progressive muscle relaxation can also make the days before the days easier. (Ad)