{"id":12773,"date":"2025-09-12T08:55:20","date_gmt":"2025-09-12T12:55:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/valuecare.wpgamma.com\/?p=12773"},"modified":"2025-09-12T08:55:20","modified_gmt":"2025-09-12T12:55:20","slug":"natural-ways-to-treat-pms","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/valuecare.wpgamma.com\/index.php\/2025\/09\/12\/natural-ways-to-treat-pms\/","title":{"rendered":"Natural Ways to Treat PMS"},"content":{"rendered":"
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If you do not wish to encounter side effects from drugs you may be looking for natural ways to treat PMS. Chinese herbs are one way to naturally treat PMS. A recent study shows that Chinese herbs can be very effective in relieving\u00a0PMS<\/a>\u00a0symptoms.<\/div>\n

Dong Quai is one of the Chinese herbs being studied in the quest for\u00a0PMS<\/a>\u00a0relief. Clinical tests of Dong Quai prove that a substance in\u00a0Dong Quai<\/a>\u00a0reduces pain, dilates blood vessels, and helps to relax muscles in the uterus, treating cramping and regulating the menstrual cycle.<\/p>\n

Some people call\u00a0Dong Quai<\/a>\u00a0the female\u00a0ginseng<\/a>. You can take\u00a0Dong Quai<\/a>\u00a0in pill, powder or liquid form. You can consume up to 4 grams of liquid Dong Quai daily.\u00a0Dong Quai<\/a>\u00a0is carried in most health foods stores.<\/p>\n

Szechuan lovage root, or Chuan Xiong is another herb used to treat\u00a0PMS<\/a>. It is effective at regulating the menstrual cycle and can also relieve\u00a0headaches<\/a>\u00a0or\u00a0migranes<\/a>. Take up to 10 grams in one dose. Do not take an overdose of this root because it can cause liver hyperactivity and profuse bleeding.<\/p>\n

Another Chinese herb is the Red Peony Root and is highly recommended by those who use Chinese herbs. Red Peony Root is also known as Chi Shao Yao and is sour to taste. It is used to induce menstruation. This root naturally helps the body to regulate menstruation. Take only 3 grams of Red Peony a day and it is known to interact with other medications so as always tell your doctor before taking any herbal therapy.<\/p>\n

White Peony Root can also be used to relieve PMS symptoms. White Peony root is also called Baishao. You can prepare this root as a tea for the relief of cramping and to reduce emotional symptoms. To treat\u00a0hot flashes<\/a>\u00a0mix it with anything that has calcium in it.<\/p>\n

Natural is always better and safer as long as you watch out for reactions with medications so be sure to tell your doctor that you intend to use natural Chinese herbs in the treatment of PMS.<\/p>\n

Other natural ways to treat\u00a0PMS<\/a>\u00a0include:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Heating pad<\/a>\u00a0for low\u00a0backaches<\/a><\/p>\n

Warm bubble bath to relieve tension, stress and anxiety<\/p>\n

Walk or exercise to relax and reduce\u00a0mood swings<\/a><\/p>\n

Supportive bra to help relieve breast tenderness<\/p>\n

Calcium\u00a0supplements<\/a>\u00a0and vitamin\u00a0supplements<\/a>\u00a0(B6<\/a>, E, C) to reduce depression,\u00a0bloating<\/a>\u00a0from\u00a0fluid retention<\/a>\u00a0and to improve mood.<\/p>\n

Avoid alcohol, caffeine, and salty foods to relieve\u00a0insomnia<\/a>,\u00a0bloating<\/a>, food cravings, pain, anxiety, tension, and depression<\/p>\n

Try to get more sleep (at least 8 hours each night) because rest helps your body heal<\/p>\n

Eating smaller portions every 3 hours instead of eating 3 large meals will help reduce\u00a0bloating<\/a>\u00a0and that unpleasant feeling of fullness<\/p>\n

Bright light therapy has been shown to reduce the severity of PMS symptoms<\/p>\n

Distractions that are pleasant can also take your mind off your PMS symptoms<\/p>\n

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