Ever felt tired out of nowhere, getting irritated for no reason, crying but don’t know why. Many of you might be experiencing this a week or two before our menstrual cycle. 

Now why does this happen? Levels of hormones like estrogen and progesterone rise and fall dramatically during menstruation, as our body prepares for pregnancy post ovulation. 

This hormonal imbalance can cause mood swings. Many of us may be undergoing issues like anxieties, depression, mood swings, these are common symptoms of PMS (Premenstrual Syndrome) or PMDD (Premenstrual dysphoric Disorder)

There are several remedies to reduce these anxieties, most of which involve changes to your lifestyle and diet.

Things that can help to keep anxiety in check include:

• Exercise – Not necessarily hit the gym, regular exercise at home like yoga, walking, zumba or a dance can do the thing for you. Researchers believe that regular exercise can not just make you fit, but also increases oxygen circulation in your body to help hormone breakdown.
• Relax – Keep yourself calm to reduce stress which will help your anxiety issue. Listen to peaceful music, meditate or explore nature.
• Avoid caffeine – It stimulates your “fight or flight” response, which may trigger an anxiety attack.
• Sleep – Getting enough sleep is important, but also follow a daily sleep schedule.
• Diet – Balance your diet by eating complex carbohydrates like whole grains or starchy vegetables. As this can reduce moodiness, anxieties, food cravings. Include calcium rich food like yoghurt and milk. As calcium along with magnesium helps to nourish the nervous system and prevent anxiety.

Also avoid intake of alcohol, fatty, salty and sugary foods a week or two before your periods. As they can trigger PMS symptoms.

In case, the regular care and remedies do not work, it is advisable to see a physician.

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