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

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

DrSugar is in the house! And she's answering your health-related questions. DrSugar, I have been trying to get back on track with my exercise routine after those dangerous two months of parties, but I notice that each month when my period comes around, it seems impossible to get past the cravings and fatigue. What causes this and what can I do to get around it? — Crazy Cravings The symptoms Read more

Headache, allergies, PMS? Do this simple acupressure exercise from the OnSugar blog goddessbody. Hegu (Large Intestine 4) is an acupoint in the webbing between the thumb and index fingers. It is considered one of the most commonly used acupoints and with good reason. LI-4 has a wide range of uses, particularly pain relief all over the body. Here are some conditions this acupoint is known to Read more

Stress. Rather than being a symptom of PMS, stress actually causes it, according to a set of researchers. They found that women who register high on a stress scale are much more likely to experience anger, anxiety, depression, mood swings, trouble concentrating, and other signs of PMS. And if a woman's stress scores went down in a month, the signs of PMS would decrease in her next cycle. Read more