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Quick Home Remedy for Water Retention & Bloating PMS Symptoms

Premenstrual syndrome can occur once a month before a woman's menstrual period, when levels of the hormones estrogen and progesterone are fluctuating. There are many bothersome symptoms of PMS including cramping, mood swings, fatigue, tension or anxiety and water retention. Water retention can be particularly troubling as it can leave you feeling bloated and your clothing feeling too tight. If you regularly experience bloating as a PMS symptom, try some of the home remedies for bloating and water retention below.

  1. Vitamin B6

    • One way to fight water retention and bloating caused by premenstrual syndrome is to increase your intake of Vitamin B6. Some studies have shown that it can reduce many other symptoms of PMS as well including food cravings, breast tenderness, fatigue, and mood swings. Do not use this remedy at home, however, without first consulting a physician since too much B6 can be dangerous.

    Dandelion Root

    • Dandelion root is another potent home remedy for reducing bloating and water retention. It can help clear the body of excess water and sodium without reducing potassium levels like some over-the-counter diuretics can do. Dandelion root is available in most health food stores. The roots can be eaten fresh or made into a tea.

    Black Cohosh

    • Another home remedy for bloating during PMS is black cohosh, an herb native to North America. A tea made from the fresh herb can be used to fight water retention, mood swings, cramping and even anxiety.

    Fennel Seeds

    • Fennel seeds can be used as a powerful home diuretic to get rid of excess water. The seeds can be steeped in very hot water to make a tea.

    Peppermint

    • Make peppermint tea to relieve bloating. Peppermint has anti-inflammatory properties that can help eliminate gas and inflammation from the body. Peppermint tea is available in most grocery stores and health food stores.

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