In a recent study, PMS sufferers who popped 40 mg. of this herb daily during the second half of their cycle had 20% less breast tenderness, bloating, irritability and other premenstrual woes, reports The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine. Credit goes to flavonoids in Ginkgo biloba that reduce inflammation, improve blood flow and reduce the stress hormone cortisol.

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Do you breasts hurt so much sometimes that you squeal in pain when walking down stairs, brushing against furniture, rolling over in bed or jogging? The problem may be the foods you eat. You already know that saturated fat—found in butter, bacon, cheese and other meat and dairy dishes—is bad for your heart. Now research shows that it can increase breast tenderness, too. The reason? Saturated fat packs a triple-whammy: It increases inflammation, worsens water retention and raises your estrogen level, all known breast pain triggers. Easy fix: Cut down on foods high in saturated fat and save them for treat-time only.

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