Holistic Relief From Premenstrual Syndrome Symptoms (PMS)

PREMENSTRUAL SYNDROME (PMS)

Premenstrual syndrome is a disease that affects 30-40% of women about ten days before the start of menstruation.

The symptoms include physical and psychological factors such as:

Physical

Irritability

Swollen limbs and fingers

Acne flare-ups

Backache

Breast tenderness and swelling

Joint pain

Headaches

Cramps

Constipation or diarrhea

Water retention

Psychological

Depression

Anxiety

Mood swings

Fatigue

Food cravings

Insomnia

Violence

Poor concentration

Causes

The cause is unclear. It is possible that the causes are more than one. Some of them may be the following

• Hormonal imbalance (excessive levels of estrogen and inadequate levels of progesterone), that leads to fluid retention.
• Fluctuations of serotonin, a brain chemical that is thought to influence mood states.
• A poor diet
• Unstable blood sugar level
• Lack of vitamins and minerals

Recommendations

Eat fresh fruits, grains and vegetables

Diet rich in complex carbohydrates and fiber

Drink distilled water every day, 10 days before the menstrual period.

Avoid salt, processed foods, red meats.

Eat fewer dairy products

Avoid caffeine and chocolate

Go for a walk every day

Eat foods high in phytoestrogens

Take every day vitamin A, B₆, B_12, D and E_, calcium and magnesium

Eat little or no refined sugars

Don’t smoke

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