3 things men should encourage women in their life to do a week before their period to make PMS easierIf your partner goes through severe PMS every month, here are a few things you can encourage her to prioritise in the week leading up to her period. Published on: Apr 16
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Nutritionist shares 3 things women should do a week before their period
3 things men should encourage women in their life to do a week before their period to make PMS easier
3 things men should encourage women in their life to do a week before their period to make PMS easier
If your partner goes through severe PMS every month, here are a few things you can encourage her to prioritise in the week leading up to her period.
Published on: Apr 16, 2026 1:33 PM IST By Eshana Saha Share via Copy link For many women, the days leading up to their period can bring a wave of discomfort – cramps, fatigue, cravings, and mood swings that can feel physically and emotionally draining. While these symptoms are often endured quietly, a little awareness and support from the men around them can go a long way. Whether it’s your partner, sister, mother, or a friend, encouraging small, thoughtful changes can help ease the intensity of these symptoms and make the experience far more manageable. Deepsikha recommends 3 things that can make period symptoms more manageable. (Pexel) Also Read | Want a healthy snack? Nutritionist shares a protein-fibre combination that supports blood sugar balance and gut health Deepsikha Jain, a nutritionist with a master’s degree in global public health nutrition from the UK and a certified national diabetes educator, has outlined three simple yet impactful practices that men can encourage women around them to adopt in the week leading up to their period, to ease symptoms. In an Instagram video shared on April 15, the nutritionist highlights, “Boys, please ask your partner to do just these three things a week before she gets her period.” View this post on Instagram A post shared by Deepsikha Jain (@fries.to.fit)Magnesium supplements
Deepsikha recommends women to begin magnesium supplementation – particularly magnesium glycinate – around 10 days before their period. A daily dose of 300-350 mg may help ease menstrual cramps, while also reducing inflammation and common PMS symptoms, supporting a more comfortable cycle overall. She highlights, “First, please ask her to start with magnesium supplements 10 days before her period. She can do up to 300 to 350 mg of magnesium glycinate. That can actually help ease her period cramps, reduce the inflammation and also PMS symptoms.”Avoid high-intensity workouts
Deepsikha advises that intense workouts and high-intensity training can elevate cortisol levels, potentially worsening period-related symptoms like cramps, fatigue, and irritability. She suggests easing off heavy workouts in the days leading up to your period, and instead opting for gentler movement – such as basic stretching and light strength training – to support the body without adding extra stress. She explains, “Second, please ask her not to do heavy intensity workouts. High-intensity workouts can actually worsen her cortisol levels right before the period. She can rather just focus on basic stretches or strength training.”Foods to reduce inflammation
The nutritionist also emphasises prioritising anti-inflammatory foods – particularly those rich in iron, magnesium, and omega-3 fatty acids – to better support the body during this phase. She recommends incorporating options like dark chocolate for its magnesium content, along with omega-3-rich foods such as chia seeds, flax seeds, salmon, and nuts. Together, these can help stabilise blood sugar levels, reduce inflammation, and ultimately ease cramps, making periods more manageable. Deepsikha notes, “Please ask her to eat foods rich in iron, dark chocolate for the magnesium, and omega-3s (flax, chia, salmon, nuts) to reduce the inflammation. These foods can actually help her have an easy period, balance her blood sugar as well, that can reduce the cramps too.” Note to readers: This article is for informational purposes only and not a substitute for professional medical advice. It is based on user-generated content from social media. HT.com has not independently verified the claims and does not endorse them. ABOUT THE AUTHOR Eshana Saha Eshana Saha is a fresh face in lifestyle and cultural journalism, bringing a refined, multidisciplinary perspective to the intersection of entertainment, fashion and holistic wellbeing. With less than a year of professional experience, she has quickly adapted to high-pressure editorial environments and currently works full-time with HT Media. Prior to this, she interned for nearly six months with Hindustan Times’ entertainment and lifestyle vertical, where she gained hands-on experience in digital reporting, trend analysis and editorial storytelling. Based in New Delhi, Eshana specialises in comprehensive coverage of major cultural moments — from international film press tours to the curated aesthetics of global fashion showcases, award shows and music-centred events. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in English from St Xavier’s University, Kolkata, and a Master’s degree in English from the University of Delhi, equipping her with a strong academic foundation and a keen ability to deconstruct complex cultural trends into clear, high-impact narratives. Beyond the red carpet, Eshana has developed a growing focus on health and wellbeing reporting. She bridges the gap between celebrity-driven trends and practical, evidence-informed lifestyle advice, ensuring her work remains both aspirational and grounded in editorial rigour. She has extensively covered the health implications of Delhi’s air pollution crisis, while also playing a key role in amplifying expert-led insights on women’s health and mental wellbeing, helping translate complex medical perspectives into informed, impactful public awareness. An artist at heart, she explores multiple creative forms — from visual arts and music to culinary experiments — and brings a creative’s eye for nuance, texture and detail to every story. Whether analysing runway dynamics or examining emerging wellness movements, she remains committed to accuracy and the highest standards of contemporary journalistic ethics.Read More Women's Health Menstruation Menstrual Health Period Pain Catch every big hit, every wicket with Crick-it, a one stop destination for Live Scores, Match Stats, Quizzes, Polls & much more. Explore now!.Catch your daily dose of Fashion, Taylor Swift, Health, Festivals, Travel, Relationship, Recipe and all the other Latest Lifestyle News on Hindustan Times Website and APPs. Home/Lifestyle/Health/3 Things Men Should Encourage Women In Their Life To Do A Week Before Their Period To Make PMS Easier See Less
For many women, the days leading up to their period can bring a wave of discomfort – cramps, fatigue, cravings, and mood swings that can feel physically and emotionally draining. While these symptoms are often endured quietly, a little awareness and support from the men around them can go a long way. Whether it’s your partner, sister, mother, or a friend, encouraging small, thoughtful changes can help ease the intensity of these symptoms and make the experience far more manageable.
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Deepsikha Jain, a nutritionist with a master’s degree in global public health nutrition from the UK and a certified national diabetes educator, has outlined three simple yet impactful practices that men can encourage women around them to adopt in the week leading up to their period, to ease symptoms.
In an Instagram video shared on April 15, the nutritionist highlights, “Boys, please ask your partner to do just these three things a week before she gets her period.”
She highlights, “First, please ask her to start with magnesium supplements 10 days before her period. She can do up to 300 to 350 mg of magnesium glycinate. That can actually help ease her period cramps, reduce the inflammation and also PMS symptoms.”
She explains, “Second, please ask her not to do heavy intensity workouts. High-intensity workouts can actually worsen her cortisol levels right before the period. She can rather just focus on basic stretches or strength training.”
Deepsikha notes, “Please ask her to eat foods rich in iron, dark chocolate for the magnesium, and omega-3s (flax, chia, salmon, nuts) to reduce the inflammation. These foods can actually help her have an easy period, balance her blood sugar as well, that can reduce the cramps too.”
Note to readers: This article is for informational purposes only and not a substitute for professional medical advice. It is based on user-generated content from social media. HT.com has not independently verified the claims and does not endorse them.
Source: HindustanTimes
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