Diet plays a very important role either in aggravating or subsiding PMS problems. Eat complex carbohydrates such as whole grain breads, pasta and cereals, fiber and protein. Cut down on your sugar and fat intake.
Start avoiding salt for the last few days before your period start as it would reduce bloating and fluid retention.
Avoid caffeine in any form as it makes you less irritable and also eases breast soreness.
Alcohol is no savior in such times as it depresses you even further.
Drink plenty of warm water, coconut, raisins, papaya and sweet juicy fruits.
Get a relaxing massage. Use unscented lotion or massage oil onto your palms and add 1 or 2 drop of essential oil of clary sage, chamomile, geranium, lavender or orange blossom. After mixing this mixture in your hand, massage it on your aching abdomen or lower back.
Turn vegetarian and increase your diet with fiber as it helps remove excess estrogens. Also consume magnesium rich diet like millet, buckwheat and barley.
Keep exercising and remain fit. Exercise helps in better functioning of the brain which keeps you in good mood.
Get a mineral bath as it would...