EAT TO BEAT PMS

If you're among the three out of four women who experience PMS, you may find relief by improving your daily nutrition. Get healthier though foods, supplements and a multivitamin.
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If Your Experiencing
Bloating

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Calcium
your daily intake goal should be 1200 mg
&
Magnesium
your daily intake goal should be 400-800 mg

Eat
Yogurt & Milk will help you get your calcium
Black Beans will help you get your magnesium

You will feel better because
Calcium and magnesium help reduce cell inflammation, and have been shown to decrease both bloating and abdominal discomfort by 30%.
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If Your Experiencing
Cramps

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Vitamin D
your daily intake goal should be 1,000 IU

Eat
Instant Oatmeal

You Will Feel Better Because
studies reveal that women with high levels of vitamin D, another nutrient that reduces cell inflammation, are 40% less likely to get cramps.
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If Your Experiencing
Breast Tenderness

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Vitamin E
your daily intake goal should be 400 IU

Eat
Sunflower seeds

You Will Feel Better Because
new research says breast tenderness is reduced by increasing your intake of antioxidant rich vitamin E
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If Your Experiencing
Moodiness

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Omega - fatty acids
your daily intake goal should be 1,000 to 1,500 mg

Eat
Salmon and swordfish

You Will Feel Better Because
Omega 3 fatty acids increase fee good serotionin levels in the brain, accoring to recent research!

Fundraisers You Can Feel Good About (SACRAMENTO BALLET)

The Sacramento Ballet needs your help.

Like many nonprofit organizations, we operate on a very tight budget. Even a slight variation can make a huge difference in our financial situation. The Ballet is feeling the impact of this difficult economic climate. We need your support to continue to provide quality educational programs and to produce performances with a high standard of artistic excellence.

Our friends at CHEVRON have recognized Sacramento Ballet’s importance as a cultural resource in our community. Not only did they underwrite The Nutcracker Student Matinee’s and Nutcracker Sweet Sunday, but they also have pledged a $50,000 challenge grant.

For every dollar donated to The Sacramento Ballet by a business or individual, CHEVRON will match that gift dollar for dollar up to $50,000. If you have never contributed before, now is the time, if you are already a donor, we appreciate your additional support!

Please join CHEVRON and our family of supporters and make a difference in the cultural life of the Sacramento community.

Contributions may be made by check or credit card and sent to:
Sacramento Ballet, 1631 K Street, Sacramento, CA 95814.
Please send care of Kerri Warner and indicate Chevron Challenge Donation.

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