Ditch dairy: Cut out milk, cheese, other dairy products and coffee before the week of the menstrual cycle.
Balance it out: Drink coconut water and nimbu-pani regularly.
Go green: Cucumber and other vegetable juices help. Also gorge on summer fruits like watermelon and muskmelon.
Say no to salt: Lower your intake because it causes water retention.
Trust your nose: Aromatherapy is often effective at controlling headaches. Try oil of neroli or peppermint.
Hit the sack: At least eight hours nightly is mandatory during the menstrual cycle.