Sore swollen breasts can be so tender that the last thing you want to do is put on a bra.

But in the summer, you can’t go bra-less so you may feel that it’s just not fair that you should have to suffer. There must be natural remedies for PMS breast tenderness.

You’re right.

There are natural cures for tender breasts. Here are my top 5 natural remedies.

1. Purchase a bra when your breasts are swollen and tender.

You might be a half size or a full size larger during your period, and the simplest remedy is to fit in your clothes without them compressing you any further.

However, know that this is not getting to the root cause of the problem, and is similar to taking a drug for any health condition; it doesn’t solve the issue and instead, prolongs it without getting to the root cause. Ultimately, it’s no help.

2. Castor oil pack on breasts – This is one that medical doctor Christine Northrup recommends so you know it must be good. She wrote the bible on women’s self care. Castor oil is known for helping cells cleanse themselves. For example, when you put a castor oil pack on the abdomen, this natural treatment helps to relieve constipation. When you put a castor oil pack on your breasts, it works for relief of the breast tenderness and soreness.

How to take this advice/How to do it: On an old washcloth, add a tablespoon of castor oil. Rub into the breast(s). Then place three towel layers on top of the breasts. Place a warm pack on top and leave it there until you notice the sorenessis decreasing.

3. Period vitamin

A period vitamin is the easiest way to decrease all the symptoms of PMS simultaneously. It increases the quality of your life by replacing vitamins and minerals as well as providing herbs that can act as hormone regulators.

4. Natural progesterone cream

One of the big questions women have about this solution is this: does natural progesterone cream cause breast tenderness?

The answer is that no, it won’t cause tenderness, unless you have too much progesterone. The whole topic of women’s hormones is a complicated one, and that’s why you really should have a doctor guiding you through it, and helping you determine what hormone to take for breast tenderness.

5. Herb supplement

The way the best herbals reduce breast tenderness is by either balancing hormone levels or reducing inflammation. So far there’s no ‘diuretic’ herb for the breasts. Here’s what to do: start with the liver cleansing herbs first. You can pick up a liver cleansing formula at the health food store. Read the label and follow the instructions.

There’s no need to take more than what the label says on it.