Whether a holistic or natural cures over the counter approach, many women do not utilize vitamins and light exercise can keep the body strong during PMS time. Although you can never go wrong with a good multi-vitamin, certain vitamins promote good overall heath as well as address common complaints such as fatigue, headaches, cramps, and mood swings. In combination with light exercise such as walking your dog or jogging in the park, the fresh air helps to stimulate your immune system.

PMS Hint: Chasteberry is great for mood swings, headaches, and breast tenderness while calcium will help with depression and food cravings. As always, consult your physician for drug interaction because vitamins can interact with certain medications.

Almost every woman who has ever suffered through PMS knows that middle of the night craving for chocolate. Or, as one woman said, the irrational urge to do bodily harm to her boyfriend upon finding out he had just eaten the last Snickers bar! There are ways to get those crunchy or sweet craving to leave you alone during PMS time!

PMS Hint: Starving off craving is about planning…not starving! For some great crunchy foods try crisp veggies, crunchy granola or trail mix, and rice cakes. For some sweet cravings, instead of reaching for that chocolate bar, try bite sized chocolate pieces, your favorite yogurt flavor, or low calorie (none fat) desserts.