For many women, PMS can strike like lightning while you sleep. It turns your life upside down and viciously continues its wrath of fury through countless generations in the families of women. Also, for some generations of women in families, cysts and fibroids are a continual course.
These problems have plagued millions of women probably since the beginning of time and continue to rage as many suffer feeling hopeless. I realized through my experimentation that the types of foods eaten at least a few days before and during your expected cycle make a significant difference in how you feel during this time.
Apparently, the types of food also make a big difference in the way you look because many women experience breakouts on their chin during menstruation. According to the Ancient Principle of Western Chinese Medicine, acne on the chin means that reproductive (hormonal) problems are at bay in the body.
Well, there is good and great news. Which do you want first? The good news is that there is an all-natural substance, in the form of a fruit, that will relieve PMS symptoms such as bloating, nausea, and cramps. The good news is that this food is very cheap and with continued addition to your diet, you will reduce your chance of developing fibroids or cysts.
This amazing food is dried apricots! You can find them in many stores, but it’s important to only use the sulfur-free version that has no added sugar added. Health food stores offer these types or you can contact the manager of your favorite supermarket and ask them to bring unsulphured dried apricots with no added sugar. Be sure to eat only 1 serving as it is sugary and high in calories, but has a large amount of vitamins that will help relieve PMS pain.
After eating your serving of apricots, be sure to drink at least a glass of lukewarm water behind to dilute the sugar a bit and hydrate yourself. Water is a girl’s best friend with PMS. It is a good idea to eat a serving of dried apricots beginning at least 3 days before your expected menstrual cycle and the first two days while you are taking it. Remember to drink plenty of water in the days leading up to and during the first two days of your cycle to reduce swelling and help the apricots to be better absorbed into the body.
What about fresh apricots? These are good fruits to add to your diet, but having dried apricots is preferable in this specific situation because they are more nutrient-dense than fresh apricots per serving. Generally speaking, you don’t want to eat mostly dried fruits because they are very dense in calories and sugar with little hydration factor that fresh fruit offers. Fresh is better, but in this case dry will be better.
