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1 Fight PMS With Shiitake Tofu Lettuce Cups
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2 You Asked: Why Do I Get Back Pain During My Period?
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3 PMS — Why Do My Boobs Hurt?
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4 What Do You Know About PMS, Periods, and Pills?
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5 5 Foods That Help Kick PMS to the Curb
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6 Tame Your Hormones Naturally
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7 PMDD: My Dirty Little Secret
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8 Another Reason to Exercise: Ease Menstrual Cramps
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9 A Reader Asks: How Do You Tame the PMS Monster?
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10 4 Ways to Fight PMS
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11 100-Calorie Sweet Treats to Satisfy PMS Cravings
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12 Feeling Crampy? Low-Impact Exercises For That Time of the Month
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13 DrSugar Answers: Is PMDD For Real?
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14 A Natural Remedy For PMS
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15 Eat Right to Help Fight PMS
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16 DrSugar Answers: Dealing With PMS Fatigue
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17 Healthy Recipe: PMS Banana Oatmeal Cookies
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19 Health Roadblock: PMS
From pimples to bloating, cramps to spontaneously bursting into tears, PMS and period symptoms not only have the ability to ruin your day, but they can also put a damper on working out. Since exercise actually alleviates many of these uncomfortable feelings, here are some of the best ways to handle common PMS symptoms while working out. Bloating: Swelling in your lower abdomen doesn't always Read more
We are excited to share one of our fave stories from Fitness Magazine here on FitSugar! Are you plagued with period pain, fatigue, or other symptoms that turn you into a zombie for the week? Get relief by upgrading your diet. Here, experts share the foods that can boost energy, beat cramps, banish moodiness, and more. Iron-Fortified Whole-Grain Cereal Many women, especially those who consume Read more
PMS is a party and a half, isn't it ladies? We break out, have crazy mood swings, crave sweet and salty treats, become exhausted, get major menstrual cramps, have headaches and backaches, and one of my personal favorites — bloating. Some women experience sore breasts too, but why is that? A week or so before Aunt Flo arrives, your body begins producing oodles of estrogen and progesterone. Read more
When PMS cravings strike, skip the Doritos and try this recipe for Shiitake Tofu Lettuce Cups, created by chefs at Dr. Andrew Weil's True Food Kitchen instead. The flavor profile — salty and crunchy — is sure to please your palate, while the ingredients work to alleviate the symptoms that accompany Aunt Ruby's monthly visit. If getting healthy is one your goals for the year, be sure to check Read more
If decadent desserts are what you crave that time of the month, here are some sweet, low-calorie, healthy options you can feel good about indulging in. One small apple (77 calories) drizzled with half a tablespoon of honey (32 calories): 109 calories Six dried apricots: 100 calories Yogurt and fruit: Half a container of vanilla Greek yogurt (60 calories) and half a cup of frozen organic Read more
Most women experience some form of PMS every month, ranging from a slight irritability to full-blown moodiness. And while we can't prevent all symptoms from occurring, there are some important lifestyle changes we can make to make the most of that time of the month. Here are four ways to combat PMS. Change your diet: Many times, experiencing harsh PMS symptoms can be attributed to what you've Read more
During Aunt Flo's monthly visit, feeling crampy, fatigued, or bloated may make it hard to stick to your normal fitness routine. Instead of skipping out on exercise completely, swap high-intensity workouts with something less intense — light exercise can actually help alleviate symptoms associated with PMS and your period. Here are some low-impact workout ideas to send your period's symptoms Read more
FitSugar reader WarmnessOnTheSoul needs your help: her PMS is making it even harder to stay on her new diet and exercise plan. She posted her question in our Weight Loss Support group. OK ladies, I need some support/advice. I've been on a diet program for about a week, eating healthy, exercising every day, feeling great — until Mother Nature decided to attack! I've been completely sluggish, Read more
PMS sucks; there's just no polite way to say it. The week leading up to a period can be filled with depression, irritability, cramps, headaches, and that uncomfortable feeling of being bloated — and those are just a handful of the symptoms! While there's no cure for PMS, there are a few things that can help it feel more manageable. OTC painkillers, meditation, and exercise are all great at Read more
If you ever suffer from cramps, bloating, insomnia, breast tenderness, headaches, acne, or food cravings, your hormones may be in flux and need to be balanced. Hormones are crucial to our well-being since they impact our bodies at the cellular level and, if stabilized, many of the above symptoms can be alleviated. According to The Biggest Loser trainer Jillian Michaels, the toxins in processed Read more
