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Premenstrual Syndrome Natural Treatment

Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) is a disorder that affects menstruating women one to two weeks before the menstrual women one to two weeks before the menstrual cycle begins. Symptoms can include any or all of the following: depression, cramps, water retention, skin eruptions, headaches, bloated abdomen, backache, breast swelling and tenderness, insomnia, fatigue, nervousness, joint pain, fainting spells, and changes in personality (such as outbursts of anger, violence, and thoughts of suicide). PMS has been linked to food allergies, candidiasis, and malabsorption.
    Unfortunately, some women have been diagnosed as mentally ill when vitamin therapy, exercise, and change of diet was all that was needed. One of the causes of PMS is a hormone imbalance-excessive estrogen levels and inadequate progesterone levels. Low blood sugar (hypoglycemia) is also an important factor. Fluid retention affects the blood flow, reducing the oxygen in the uterus, ovaries, and brain.

	NUTRIENTS
SUPPLEMENT	SUGGESTED DOSAGE	COMMENTS
Very Important
Calcium with magnesium chloride	1,500 mg 1,000 mg	Relieves cramping, backache, and nervousness.
Primrose oil	2 capsules 3 times daily.	Contains GLA, an essential fatty acid.
Vitamin B complex plus extra vitamin B6 (pyridoxine) and pantothenic acid (B5) and B12 lozenges	100 mg 3 times daily 50 mg 3 times daily 100-200 mg 200 mcg twice daily.	B6 reduces water retention B5 reduces stress and is needed by the adrenal gland. B12 reduces stress
Vitamin E	Start with 400 IU; Increase slowly to 800 IU	Good for sore breasts. Improves oxygen utilization and limits free radical damage.
Important
Corn silk or KB herbs	2 with meals.	An herbal formula that removes excess water from the tissues.
Helpful
Choline plus inositol and methionine	1 g each	Aids in nerve impulse transmission. Prevents estrogen-related cancers.
Chromium	200 mcg daily	Stabilizes blood sugar levels
Iron (Floradix formula)	As directed on label.	Easily assimilated iron formula.
Kelp	4 tablets daily	A good mineral source.
L-Lysine	500 mg daily	Start 5 days before menstrual period for those who suffer from hypoglycemia and/or herpes.
L-Tyrosine	500 mg twice daily	Needed to reduce anxiety depression, and headache.
Multivitamin and mineral complex with manganese	As directed on label.	Needed for relief of symptoms.
Vitamin C with bioflavonoids	3,000 mg in divided doses.	Aids in relief of discomfort and breast swelling. Also boosts the immune system.
Vitamin D	As directed on label.	Needed for uptake of calcium and magnesium.

HERBS

• Dong Quai relieves PMS symptoms including pain, bloating, vaginal dryness, and depression. Blessed thistle, cayenne, kelp, raspberry leaves, sarsaparilla, and squaw vine are also good for PMS. Siberian ginseng effectively alleviates premenstrual symptoms; however, do not use if you are hypoglycemic.

RECOMMENDATIONS

• Do not consume salt, caffeine, alcohol, red meats, dairy products, sugar in any form, processed foods, or junk or fast foods. Do not smoke.

• The thyroid gland's function should be evaluated. A significant number of women who suffer with PMS have some sort of thyroid dysfunction.

• The effectiveness of oral contraceptives is sharply reduced when taking antibiotics. Estrogen-type hormones should not be used if any of the following are present: breast cancer, pregnancy, abnormal vaginal bleeding, or phlebitis (inflammation of leg veins).

CONSIDERATIONS

• A few days of fasting using fresh juice and spirulina before menstruation begins will help alleviate the PMS symptoms.

• Eat plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables, whole grains, cereals and breads, beans, peas, lentils, nuts and seeds, and broiled chicken, turkey, and fish. Have high protein snacks between meals.

• A food allergy test and a hair analysis to rule out heavy metal intoxication are recommended.

• Drink one quart of distilled water daily, starting a week before the menstrual period and ending one week after.

 

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