Diet plays an important role in a woman’s feeling of menstrual pain, and doctors have indicated more than 150 symptoms of PMS, which generally fall into two categories, namely emotional (such as insomnia) and physical (such as bloating and headache), according to the American College of Physicians Obstetrics and Gynecology, symptoms occur in the five days preceding the period, according to the British Daily Mail website.

Many women notice some physical and psychological changes that precede the first days of their period, and they also experience pain, which can help relieve it by following a diet, as one study published in the journal found. Nutrients Women who follow the Mediterranean diet are less likely to suffer from PMS than those who typically eat more processed foods and red meat.

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Another study, published in 2020, involving more than 300 university students from Spain, showed that women who ate less than two pieces of fruit per day were three times more likely to experience menstrual pain than those who consumed olive oil per day.

A Mediterranean diet rich in a variety of plants as well as omega-3 fatty acids found in fish and nuts help relieve pain, due to the anti-inflammatory effect of omega-3s, as researchers believe that mental health problems such as depression are linked to inflammation..

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Studies have indicated that stress-relieving methods such as practicing yoga greatly help reduce PMS symptoms.

Spicy and fatty foods and caffeinated drinks stimulate the muscles of the intestines, and this leads to the transfer of food faster, and therefore takes less time to absorb nutrients, which leads to looser stools, so it is recommended to avoid these foods and drinks a few days before your period, Eat smaller meals and divide the food into three meals and five or six meals.