Our periods usually arrive not with a bang, but with a long, drawn-out whimper of symptoms that range from cramps to mood swings to insomnia to headaches to … well, the list is enormous.
You get it.
And unlike what we believed in our youths, PMS isn’t always just a thing that only happens a couple days before our periods start. Sometimes, PMS can last for a week, or even longer.
Neat!
As this is something the majority of us menstruating humans experience, we thought it would be helpful to share five of our favorite products that help with PMS symptoms. From tech-y cramp solvers to hormone helpers to “calm-the-eff-down-and-sleep” tea, shop our PMS arsenal below.
Infrared PEMF Wrap
Price: $349
BON CHARGE
Ugh, cramps. It’s time to biohack those b*tches with the superstar trio of PEMF bioactive wavelengths, red light, and near infrared light contained in this belt-like device. It wraps comfortably around your waist (or anywhere else you may be feeling pain), which is great for targeted relief.
PEMF stands for Pulsed Electromagnetic Field. When these energy waves enter the body, they work with our natural magnetic field to help with recovery and relaxation. Red and near infrared light help soothe sore muscles.
Infrared PEMF Mat Demi
Price: $699
BON CHARGE
Are your PMS aches and pains more of an all-over situation? Set this medium-sized mat up on your couch, bed, floor, or wherever you typically plop down in the throes of your PMS woes and enjoy the relaxing, soothing benefits of the PEMF waves and red and near infrared light from the brand’s wrap on a larger scale. Watch TV, take a nap, listen to a podcast, read a book, or even try some light stretching if you’re up for it. (We’ll take the nap, please and thank you.)
Seed Cycling Blend
Price: $55
Beeya
You know we love food as medicine, here at Poosh, and seed cycling is a practice that Kourt turned us onto. It involves consuming different seeds during different stages of your menstruation cycle to help support a healthy balance of estrogen and progesterone.
Throughout your cycle, the levels of these hormones change in your body. These fluctuations can cause PMS symptoms like cramps, acne, bloating, and insomnia (and more).
This kit makes seed cycling basically foolproof. Just take one scoop a day of Phase One for 14 days (starting on the day your period begins), and then switch to one scoop a day of Phase Two for the next 14 days. Repeat. It’s also super easy to incorporate into your daily routine. Simply add it into a smoothie, sprinkle it on oatmeal, use it as a topping for salads … the options are endless.
Shangri-La Rose Tea
Price: $28
The Qi
Tea up (pun intended) a great night of sleep with this whole flower tea. Handpicked from the gardens of Shangri-La, the roses make for an enviable aesthetic cuppa as they re-bloom during steeping.
Ofc, it’s not all about looks. This tea may help reduce inflammation and stress, alleviate tummy issues and bloating, promote restful sleep, and even help with cramps, thanks to its mild analgesic properties.
Cooling & Soothing Oil Blend
Price: $33
Saje
Help ease headache pain sans pills with this tingly essential oil roll-on. It contains a soothing yet refreshing blend of peppermint, eucalyptus, rosemary, and lavender that helps provide quick headache relief when applied along the hairline, neck, and shoulders.
*This post is a paid partnership with BON CHARGE.*
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