PMS Remedies: The Proper Care and Feeding of PMS

When the storm of PMS hits each month, many men wander around in confusion with water in their shoes! Be lost no more. There is a way to keep the animal of PMS from devouring you every month with a little planning and help from your inside source at PMS Red Flag.

First things first…you must be prepared each month with your FREE email alerts from PMS Red Flag to notify you in time to restock the supplies you will need to accurately approach the downpour of PMS symptoms like cramps, PMS headaches, bloating, and mood swings.

Is there a cure for PMS? Not yet, but you can be Superman for the ladies in your life suffering from PMS symptoms like headaches, cramps, and cravings. Though some women even wonder if they are pregnant during their monthly bout with PMS, a good attitude with proper planning can go a long way toward bringing peace and harmony into your existence.

Ready to stock your PMS Survival Kit? Once your FREE PMS Red Flag emails are set up to remind you on a regular basis, these are the ‘must haves’ for your PMS survival kit with a few pitfalls to avoid:

•  Sweets: Every woman craves chocolate during PMS time. A small stash of Hersey Kisses to nibble during PMS times can help with the worse cravings in a bite size. Plus, a few can be carried around for emergencies.
◊  Red Flag Warning: Because women often feel fat and bloated during PMS, try giving her ginger cookies instead. Ginger has natural cramp relieving properties and the crunchy sweetness is an added treat without the negative connotations of chocolate!
•  Painkillers: Every PMS Survival Kit should include one all natural painkiller and one OCD (over the counter drugs) for all occasions. A small packet of Midol or SuperFem can save even the shakiest of situations. By relieving the PMS symptoms, like PMS headaches, mood swings, and bloating, a good painkiller taken on a regular schedule can help women regain large portions of their lives.
◊  Red Flag Warning: Some women will not take OCDs or take other medications that require careful precautions. Make sure you know if she needs and prefers a certain type of pain reliever (a little peek in the medicine cabinet might help).
•  Salt: During PMS, some women crave salty foods like peanuts and potato chips. We all know that “no one can eat just one!” Try a healthy alternative from your local health food store with less fat and cholesterol. Another alternative is a good sports drink with minerals and vitamins built into the drink.
◊  Red Flag Warning: So many of the salty treats available actually encourage bloating and weight gain through water retention. Since you don’t want your plan to back fire with words about your treats causing her to add weight to her thighs, concentrate on healthy foods such as veggies or crackers (benefits women suffering from PMS nausea).
•  Massage Techniques: When you hear her say that her feet or back hurt, you have your cue. With a strong set of hands ready to massage all of the pain away, you don’t have to be a fully trained, Swedish masseur to offer relief and relaxation with a smile.
◊  Red Flag Warning: Practically every place on her body is going to be swollen and sore. Proceed with caution because strong hands can easily make the pain worse instead of better.
•  Pamper Products: From bubble bath to lotions, these treats for her senses can bring relaxation and calm into her life during the most painful time of PMS. A small bottle of hand crème or shower gel will give her a pleasant moment of refreshment during an unpleasant time. Better, every time she uses it, she will think of how wonderful you are for giving it to her.
◊  Red Flag Warning: Between the PMS nausea and enhanced sense of smell, many women find certain smells hard to tolerate during PMS time. A great idea is a small gift certificate or gift card to a local Bath and Body with a short trip to watch her sample scents will make you a winner.

With a game plan in place, you can win the battle against PMS every month before the cramps,mood swings, and PMS drama make you want to leave the female population behind and live on a small island off the coast.

Questions? Comments?? Emotional Outbursts???That’s why I am here!



Dee writes for audiences about women’s issues and sex across the blogosphere. Most known for writing about sex and sexuality on the SexyWhispers blog, she is the writer in residence to answer all questions about PMS for men caught in the storm of PMS. Feel free to shoot her questions at diana@pmscentral.com.