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Kiss PMS Blues Away
Don't let your period get in the way of fun.
Posted on August 16, 2008 01:20 am by Leslie Yabut
Photo: Arjun Kartha
Posted on August 16, 2008 01:20 am by Leslie Yabut
Photo: Arjun Kartha
Confidence is key to feeling sexy, but a bout of PMS can easily diminish your poise. While you can't avoid succumbing to the pain, you can lessen the toll by changing the way you feel about yourself.
But it's also possible to snap out of your bloated state, and usually it just requires a quick mental makeover. Try our remedies for period blues.
Option 1: Work out. Doing light cardio has been proven to banish the bloats and the blues. In fact, a study by Duke University showed that depressed people who exercised consistently experienced declines in moodiness and anxiety equal to those who took antidepressants!
"Even just a fast walk around the block will help boost your mood," according to Geoffrey Redmond, MD, founder of the Hormone Center of New York and author of The Hormonally Vulnerable Woman. Or, pass up the gym for an early morning walk around your village: Research at Texas A&M University found that exposure to everyday nature scenes can help you bounce back from stressful feelings in as little as five minutes.
Option 2: Slip into your most sumptuous sleepwear. Now is the time to break out those incredibly loose-fitting, silky pj's that make that sexy swishy sound when you walk. While you're at it, give yourself a pedicure. "Pampering yourself is even more essential when you're feeling low, because your mind may be telling you that you're unworthy," points out Cardinal. "But by indulging yourself, you reinforce the idea that you do deserve to feel good."
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But it's also possible to snap out of your bloated state, and usually it just requires a quick mental makeover. Try our remedies for period blues.
Option 1: Work out. Doing light cardio has been proven to banish the bloats and the blues. In fact, a study by Duke University showed that depressed people who exercised consistently experienced declines in moodiness and anxiety equal to those who took antidepressants!
"Even just a fast walk around the block will help boost your mood," according to Geoffrey Redmond, MD, founder of the Hormone Center of New York and author of The Hormonally Vulnerable Woman. Or, pass up the gym for an early morning walk around your village: Research at Texas A&M University found that exposure to everyday nature scenes can help you bounce back from stressful feelings in as little as five minutes.
Option 2: Slip into your most sumptuous sleepwear. Now is the time to break out those incredibly loose-fitting, silky pj's that make that sexy swishy sound when you walk. While you're at it, give yourself a pedicure. "Pampering yourself is even more essential when you're feeling low, because your mind may be telling you that you're unworthy," points out Cardinal. "But by indulging yourself, you reinforce the idea that you do deserve to feel good."
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Tags: tips,confidence,period
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13. I like this Option 2: Slip into your most sumptuous sleepwear. Pamper yourself and you will surely forget your PMS blues.
March 10, 2010 at 06:56 pm report abuse -
12. Anyway, thanks for these tips.
February 24, 2010 at 12:56 am report abuse -
11. PMS is very normal for me. Everytime I had my period, all I wanna do is lay in bed the whole day. Super nakakatmad kumilos.
February 24, 2010 at 12:56 am report abuse -
10. is it really painful?
February 10, 2010 at 07:08 pm report abuse -
9. i think im not normal,im not experiencing pms.never!lucky me :P
February 10, 2010 at 07:08 pm report abuse -
8. drink something warm :)
February 07, 2010 at 02:21 pm report abuse -
7. Fortunately, I only experience mild PMS. But I do get the blues so what I do is eat chocolates.
February 07, 2010 at 08:39 am report abuse -
6. 6. i have sumpong everytime prior to my period..
February 02, 2010 at 02:09 pm report abuse -
5. it's my 2nd day and grabe ang sakit. i usually just lay down and put ice bag and take medicines. i'll do all these para mas lalong maginhawaan ako. thanks for sharing.
January 29, 2010 at 12:36 pm report abuse -
4. ill try this since sometimes i still suffer pms.
January 29, 2010 at 11:35 am report abuse -
3. hug and chocolates work too!!
January 27, 2010 at 11:24 pm report abuse -
2. i have been doing option 1.
January 27, 2010 at 12:24 pm report abuse -
1. option 2 is so luxurious. i love the feel of silky pjs on my skin.
January 21, 2010 at 10:52 am report abuse
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