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Alternative Treatments for PMS
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Many North American women have a deficiency of magnesium.
Magnesium supplementation may help PMS headaches as well as de-
crease chocolate cravings. The best way to get any nutrients—whether
vitamins or minerals—is through the food consumed each day.
Natural Treatments
Many natural substances have been used for centuries to treat pre-
menstrual symptoms. Evening primrose oil is one example that has
Saint-John’s-wort is a natural remedy for depression.