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Cranky,
bloated, restless, head-achy, depressed,
fatigued, mood swings, impatient, crying,
confused, socially withdrawn, nervousness,
irritability, hostility, difficulty in
concentration, insomnia, bloating, swelling,
nausea, stressed, excitable, hot
flashes, night sweats, heart palpitations,
constipation, weight gain, acne, craving for
sweets, craving for sours, craving for
EVERYTHING, exhaustion, breast swelling (very
different from ENLARGING unfortunately.)
Do any, or maybe all of these, sound
familiar?? Well, if they do, you are one
of the 8 out of 10 women who suffer from
premenstrual syndrome, or PMS. There are
actually more than 150 symptoms reported in
association with PMS. WOW!
Pre-menstrual
symptoms certainly were around when Eve was
walking this earth, but it wasn't until 1931
that it was medically recognized. Figures,
huh? No offense men, but, well, it's just
not fair.
There
are actually 5 basic categories associated with
PMS:
ANXIETY
DEPRESSION
PAIN
WATER
RETENTION
HYPOGLYCEMIA
Diet
can make a big difference in how you feel during
your cycle. The Arnot Ogden Medical Center
suggestions trying these suggestions for a week
or two before your period:
Eliminate:
sugar (including honey, syrup, and "-ose"
additives like fructose or sucrose), caffeine
(in coffee, chocolate, and cola drinks),
artificial sweeteners, cigarettes, and alcohol.
Emphasize:
Whole grains (breads, pasta, brown rice), dried
beans, nuts, fresh vegetables (especially
spinach), and fruit.
Avoid:
Salty and smoked foods, dairy products. If
bloating is a problem, limit fruit and eliminate
fruit juices.
Ok,
they have just taken away everything that I
like. Although, I am sure this is VERY SOUND
advice......this is not fun. After taking
a class in Herbs at the Virtual University, I
started myself on some "herbal"
remedies. I have noticed a 90% change
(improvement) in my health in general, and a
"world" of difference in my PMS.
In sharing these with you, please keep in mind
that I am only an amateur and therefore, am only
telling you how I have gained in taking these
herbs. Please study for yourself on what
you want to take and how much. Each person
is an individual.
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Kava
Kava is a muscle relaxant, diuretic,
relieves pain, including headaches and
muscle aches. It steadies the
pulse, lowers body temperature and
counteracts obesity. Kava is
slightly stimulating, relieves great
fatigue, sharpens mental faculties,
promotes sociability. |
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Valerian
Root has been used for thousands of
years as a folk remedy. It has
calming effects. It relieves
restlessness, nervousness,
insomnia. It also has an agent for
"nervous" stomach. |
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Ginger
Root has been the subject of intense
research for many years. It has
proven to be amazing effective in
treatment of numerous types of
nausea. It eases indigestion, is a
remedy for diarrhea and vomiting.
Ginger also contains moderate amounts of
protein, calcium, iron and potassium. |
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Red
Raspberry leaf has an affinity for the
female reproductive system. It
aids in bring balance into the menstrual
cycle and will help alleviate excessive
bleeding. The actual fruit is rich
in nutrients and iron. |
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