Health Tip: Tame Symptoms of PMS

Diet and exercise can help

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(HealthDay News) -- Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) affects many women just before their menstrual cycles. Common symptoms include cramps, bloating, fatigue and moodiness.

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Here are suggestions on how to help curb PMS, courtesy of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services:

• Get regular exercise.
• Eat plenty of fruits, vegetables and whole grains, and avoid foods high in salt, sugar, caffeine and alcohol.
• Try to get at least eight hours of sleep each night.
• Avoid smoking.
• Keep stress at bay. Diversions might include talking to friends or writing in a journal.

-- Diana Kohnle