Stop Suffering From The Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS)
The Premenstrual syndrome or PMS is a name given to symptoms many girls and women suffer from each month before their period. It is sometimes referred to as PMT or Premenstrual Tension. The Tension can be mild with irritability and weepiness but can also be severe with
anxiety, angry or violent outbursts or an extremely depressed mood where the sufferer may even feel suicidal. It addition to the mental and emotional aspects the symptoms often include abdominal bloating and tender or lumpy breasts. The length of time the PMS last can be as little as one or
two days or as much as two weeks or more.
PMS is caused by an imbalance of hormones. The hormones often become imbalanced as a result of a poor diet.
Often women think that PMS is just something they have to live with; it isnt. Naturopathic treatment can help the body naturally to alleviate PMS.
So what can you do right now to begin to help? Firstly avoid all sugary foods, this includes lollies, cakes, biscuit and especially chocolate. Anything that is fresh and slightly sweet such as fruit is OK. Eat lots of foods high in magnesium, such as green vegetables and nuts; as this is almost always low in the PMS. The B vitamins are very likely to be low, so eat whole grain bread, brown rice, beans, leafy vegetables, organic eggs and organic meat. Avoid poor quality fats often found in fast foods but do make sure you have some fats, as they are important for the hormones to function well; have at least 2 teaspoons of cold pressed olive oil a day, on your food. There are so many herbs including Chaste Tree, Motherwort, which are terrific to help alleviate PMS. Also stop your coffee and drink lots of water.
PMS is caused by an imbalance of hormones. The hormones often become imbalanced as a result of a poor diet.
Often women think that PMS is just something they have to live with; it isnt. Naturopathic treatment can help the body naturally to alleviate PMS.
So what can you do right now to begin to help? Firstly avoid all sugary foods, this includes lollies, cakes, biscuit and especially chocolate. Anything that is fresh and slightly sweet such as fruit is OK. Eat lots of foods high in magnesium, such as green vegetables and nuts; as this is almost always low in the PMS. The B vitamins are very likely to be low, so eat whole grain bread, brown rice, beans, leafy vegetables, organic eggs and organic meat. Avoid poor quality fats often found in fast foods but do make sure you have some fats, as they are important for the hormones to function well; have at least 2 teaspoons of cold pressed olive oil a day, on your food. There are so many herbs including Chaste Tree, Motherwort, which are terrific to help alleviate PMS. Also stop your coffee and drink lots of water.
PMS is a miserable time for the woman; it is also a miserable time for the people around the woman; for men and families generally. By taking action to stop your PMS not only you but the people around you will reap the benefits.
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