Beat the blues

For all you guys out there

ever wondered why girls can feel depressed for no apparent reason at all?

some call it chemical imbalance in the brain

women call it PMS

yea..it's the hormones

it's that time of the month when you wake up in the morning feeling moody,headachy and tired, your pants feel tight and you wonder how the hell u gained weight overnight, you can't get enough of chips and chocolate, you feel bloated and crampy all the time even if you haven't tucked in anything and you get irritated by the smallest incident.

It is as if a different persona has taken over.

So ladies, how to fight PMS??

• Eat complex carbohydrates, such as whole grain breads, pasta and cereals, fiber and protein. Cut back on sugar and fat.


• Avoid salt for the last few days before your period to reduce bloating and fluid retention.


• Studies have shown that taking 1,200 mg of calcium a day can help reduce PMS symptoms.


• Magnesium supplement can help reduce bloating, breast tenderness and mood symptoms. There is also some evidence that vitamin B6 and vitamin E can help reduce PMS symptoms.


• Talking with others about how PMS affects you can help. Sharing what you are going through will enable the people around you to be more supportive.


• Get moving with aerobic exercise. Work up to exercising 30 minutes, four to six times a week.

• Try new ways to relax and relieve stress, such as yoga or massage.
  

Last but not least

• Avoid CAFFEINE and alcohol.

Gosh..i think the withdrawal symptoms will turn me into a manslaughter first!!