Calcium

Calcium

Try getting more Calcium. Women with PMS typically consume calcium poor diets. In Dr. Penland's studies, increasing calcium intake to 1,600 milligrams (the equivalent of four to five servings of milk or other calcium rich foods) reduced PMS symptoms, such as mood and concentration problems, pain, and water retention.

Increasing calcium and vitamin D to optimal levels also might help lessen migraine headaches associated with PMS.