I'm your puppet... No more.

Emotions are hard enough to control on your own. Throw hormonal changes into the mix and forget about it! Its like there's a puppet master standing above your head controlling your every move.

Inexplicable crying, lashing out, general malaise... This isn't you! These are the hormones talking. But it doesn't mean you have to listen. Here are some tips that will help you level out your mood:

• Eliminate caffeine. Caffeine is known to aggravate anxiety, depression, and breast tenderness.

• Increase intake of fruits, vegetables, beans, nuts, seeds, and fish. Decrease intake of fatty foods and red meat. They can increase estrogen levels in your blood which can aggravate PMS symptoms.

• Avoid alcohol or at least reduce your intake of alcohol. Alcohol causes you to feel more depressed and fatigued.

• Get out and Work out!! Aerobic exercise plays a very important role in your mental health. Exercises such as running, biking, brisk walking or swimming, cause your body to release beta-endorphins which boost your mood and help ease anxiety, depression, and mood swings.

Painful Cramps - What's going on??

What's happening?

Every month, your body produces hormones to prepare for a pregnancy. If a pregnancy does not occur, these hormone levels decrease and prostaglandins are released to stimulate the uterine muscles to contract and shed its lining.

Women who have high levels of prostaglandins will experience more intense contractions of their uterus. When the uterine muscles contract they constrict the blood supply to the tissue of the endometrium resulting in temporary oxygen deprivation, thus causing the pain or "cramps" that many women experience every month.

Cramps usually begin at the start of menstruation and may continue for 2 to 3 days. The pain can range from mild to severe and often interfere with many normal activities. While the majority of women who have menstrual periods experience some discomfort, an estimated 10% or more are temporarily disabled by the high level of pain that they experience.

Circumstances that increase chances of having painful menstrual cramps

• If you started your first period at an earlier age (younger than 11 years old)
• If you have periods that lasts longer than 5 days
• If you are overweight or obese
• If you smoke or drink alcohol
• If you have never been pregnant

Simple Remedies

Work it out! Exercise is a great way to minimize painful cramps. Try to do some form of cardio for at least 30 minutes three times a week. Running, biking, elliptical, or walking briskly are all really good ways to get your heart rate up. Cardio helps release beta-endorphins, which are the body's natural analgesic, or pain reliever. Beta-endorphins act much in the same way as ibuprofen or naproxen.

Think Warm! Drinking warm herbal tea like Chamomile, Raspberry Leaf or Ginger has been shown to relieve menstrual cramps. Ginger also helps with nausea.

Eat Smart! Look for foods rich in zinc, calcium and B vitamins, especially vitamin B6. These will help prevent cramps and bloating. Try to stay away from salty foods, sugar, caffeine and greasy foods the week before your period.

Strike a pose! Three ways to stretch out your pelvic muscles. 1. Stand with your legs apart past shoulder width. Then bend sideways and grab your right ankle with your right hand (or the reverse) and hold the other arm up in the air. 2. Sit on the floor and create diamond with your legs by pressing the soles of your feet together. Then lean forward and exhale as you do so. 3. Assume a kneeling position and sit on your heels. Then curl forward into a fetal position, with your face down on the floor (or pillow) and your arms at your sides.


Some causes of painful periods

* Starting your first period at an earlier age (younger than 11 years old)
* Having a period that lasts longer than 5 days
* Being overweight or obese
* Smoking or drinking alcohol
* Never been pregnant


Stay In the Know

It is very important to keep a menstrual cycle calendar. Tracking your cycle helps both you and your health-care provider see patterns that may develop during your menstrual cycles which may indicate a possible menstrual cycle disorder.

If your cramps are absolutely unbearable and the pain lasts longer than 3 days, it may be an indication of an underlying condition. If you suspect that the pain you're experiencing is not normal, it may be wise to seek the advice of a medical professional who will be able to properly treat you.

Finally a solution to pain.

Allay™ is the new generation of pain relief. Clinically shown to reduce menstrual cramps, Allay is rapidly becoming the #1 drug-free solution for women worldwide.

How Allay Works

Thin in design, Allay tucks comfortably and discreetly into your underwear. When activated, Allay delivers low-level energy pulses to lessen contractions and alleviate your pain and discomfort.

MIcrocurrent Therapy

The technology is based on microcurrent therapy, currently in widespread use by healthcare professionals worldwide. There have been over 1,000 clinical studies done demonstrating the positive therapeutic effects of microcurrent therapy.

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Clinical studies showed Allay to be effective in relieving painful menstrual cramps.

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No more waking up in the middle of the night in pain because your meds have worn off. Allay provides continuous pain relief for up to 720 hours. Plus the therapeutic effect is regulated so you don't have to worry about trying to find the correct dosage.

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