Beating the monthly blues
Tuesday 27th October 2009 3:48pm

Are you one of the many women who have a great deal of difficulty coping with your monthly menstrual cycles?
There’s no doubt that hormonal changes can cause havoc with your physical and mental wellbeing but you may not be aware that nutrients and herbs can help reduce the severity of these effects.
- Keep your blood glucose level stable to reduce fatigue, headaches, mood swings and cravings
- Boost your calcium and magnesium intake to relax your nerves and muscles
- Get a bit more sun for vitamin D to maintain your calcium levels
- Boost vitamin B6 intake to relieve fluid retention, mood swings, nervous tension and irritability
- Boost omega 3 fats to relieve hormonal imbalances
This information is not intended as a substitute for qualified medical advice. Please consult a properly qualified health care practitioner.

