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New Diet Unveiled To Save Millions Of PMS Sufferers

Main Category: Nutrition / Diet
Also Included In: Women's Health / Gynecology
Article Date: 09 Sep 2008 - 2:00 PDT

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PMS charity announces new findings after years of research

Figures released from the UK's only PMS Charity NAPS (The National Association for Premenstrual Syndrome) show that 97% of women in Britain are affected by PMS - with 13% taking time off work, costing British business millions of pounds per year*. PMS creates emotional and behavioural symptoms in millions of women in the UK which interferes with day-to-day functioning, affecting their personal and professional lives.

But NAPS today has announced findings** which show that changes to diet and lifestyle can help lessen the PMS symptoms of millions of women, enabling them to get on with their lives - alleviating the misery that has been taken for granted for decades.

In order to help PMS sufferers, NAPS has produced the unique PMS 7 Day Nutrition Plan, providing advice, meal plans and recipes. It has been produced by the UK's and world's only PMS Charity - NAPS (The National Association for Premenstrual Syndrome) http://www.pms.org.uk

However, if after making diet and lifestyle changes sufferers still experience severe and persistent PMS symptoms, it is strongly advised to seek advice from an experienced medical expert.

How can diet make a difference?

Diet and lifestyle can significantly benefit health and may make managing PMS symptoms easier. Currently, there is no evidence that diet can completely eliminate PMS symptoms, however, many women find that their diet can have an influence on their symptoms and how they cope with PMS in their day-to-day life.

This includes:

- Eating more complex carbohydrates and wholegrains, especially those with a low glycaemic load (GL).
- Avoiding or limiting caffeine which can increase tension and irritability.
- Limiting salt and salty foods to help prevent bloating.
- Eating small frequent meals and snacks.
- Choosing low fat foods to help maintain a healthy weight.
- Taking regular exercise and physical activity also play a beneficial role in PMS.
- Using specific nutrients and herbal preparations can help some women improve their PMS symptoms.

Click here to download the diet in a word document.

The National Association for Premenstrual Syndrome




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