PMS is a drag. Modern science can put a man on the moon, but it can't cure PMS. Go figure. Luckily, different PMS remedies can work for different women. Experiment with several preventative strategies to see what works best for you. Consider keeping a journal to determine what course of action delivers positive results.

• Pay attention
  Being in touch with your body will help you predict how PMS will affect you each month. If you know you're emotional a few days before your period, you'll know not to take fights and slights as seriously. If you know you have bad cramps on the first day of your cycle, don't plan anything. A slight change in diet or sleep habits might be what you need to make it through this time of the month. A little detective work, and PMS symptoms can be managed.
• Food advice
  Good nutrition. It's absolutely essential. It affects your energy level, your stamina, your height, and bone strength. In terms of specific PMS food villains, shake the salt habit. It may be hard to do. If you've ever had a sweet, salty food craving right before your period you can relate. But, listen to this. Salt causes water retention, which can add to feelings of bloat before your period. It can also make you feel tense, heavy and sad. Some women find that avoiding caffeine and alcohol helps prevent cramps and headaches. In addition, herbal teas can be helpful in cramp prevention, raspberry-leaf tea in particular. And health food stores usually carry special "PMS tea". Finally, be sure to get enough calcium--drink milk and eat low-fat frozen yogurt. There's evidence it reduces cramps.
• Chill out
  When you have bad cramps, lie down with a heating pad and zone out. Seriously. Read a good book, watch mindless TV, snuggle with a pet. Breathing deeply and relaxing are terrific pain-lesseners. Keep stress to a minimum.
• Try vitamins for PMS
  If you're not getting enough nutrition through food alone, ask your doctor about taking a vitamin/mineral supplement containing iron, vitamin C and vitamin B. Iron is an essential vitamin for PMS if you have a heavy flow. B vitamins may be helpful if you have bad PMS.
• Ahh, massage
  To relieve cramps, gently massage and rub your stomach. Or ask someone to do it for you. Have a gentle backrub, concentrating on your lower back.
• Other suggestions
  Over-the-counter pain relief, like aspirin and ibuprofen, can relieve cramps. Stretching during the cramps and getting more vigorous exercise throughout the month helps both cramps and PMS. Sleep is important. If your PMS, cramps and bleeding are severe, ask your doctor about other options for relieving your PMS symptoms.