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Menstruation
About Pre-menstrual Tension
The term premenstrual tension, or PMT/ PMS, is used to cover a range of symptoms experienced by some women for up to two weeks before their monthly period. As many as three out of four women suffer from the condition. The symptoms of PMT cause varying degrees of discomfort, but are largely harmless, and may be physical and/or psychological.
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What Causes Pre-menstrual Tension?
The main cause of PMT is an alteration in the balance of female hormones during the menstrual cycle, which creates an accumulation of salt and water in the system, and a reduction in progesterone, the hormone that prepares the uterus to receive a fertilised egg. Hormone imbalance can also be caused by a lack of essential fatty acids, such as Linoleic Acid in the diet. Lack of Vitamin B6 also causes irregularity in the menstrual cycle.
What Can I Do About Pre-menstrual Tension?
Maintain a healthy, balanced diet and regular exercise can help to reduce the symptoms of PMT. Therapies such as acupuncture, aromatherapy, Bach remedies, homoeopathy and massage may also help to alleviate the physical and psychological symptoms of PMT.
Avoid putting yourself under unnecessary stress.
Eat less salt to reduce water retention.
Reduce your alcohol intake.
Reduce caffeine intake by cutting down on tea, coffee and cola drinks.
Reduce intake of saturated fats by eating less meat and dairy produce.
Reduce sugar intake to combat weight gain and depression.
Control sugar cravings by taking a Vitamin B complex with added magnesium and chromium.
Relax by taking gentle exercise, such as walking, yoga and by taking warm baths.
Camomile tea, taken two or three times a day in the week or fortnight before the start of a period is calming, and acts as a diuretic, removing some of the body’s retained fluid. Evening Primrose Oil contains the fatty acid Gamma Linoleic Acid, which helps to regulate hormone balance, and has been shown to relieve abdominal swelling and breast discomfort and also to reduce irritability and depression. The herb Wild Yam, which contains phytoprogesterone, a natural form of progesterone, and successfully used in the treatment of menopausal symptoms, may be used as an alternative to the synthetic hormone, progesterone, which is often prescribed in various forms to be taken during the second half of the menstrual cycle to restore hormone levels.
To be most effective, nutritional supplements work better in combination. It may be more beneficial to take a variety of Herbs or Nutrients for more rapid and complete healing...
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The following Combinations are those recommended for the treatment of Pre-menstrual Tension.
Supplements:
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Vitamins :-
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B Complex, B6,B12, C, E
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Minerals :-
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Magnesium, Calcium, Potassium, Iron, Chelated Multi Mineral Formula
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Food Supplements :-
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Nutritional Yeast, Kelp, Oyster Extract
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Herbs :-
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Evening Primrose Oil (EPO GLA), Dong Quai, Raspberry Leaf, Black Cohosh, Golden Seal, Garlic.
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Notes :-
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Plus specific formulas for preventing pre-menstrual tension and promoting "normal" periods.
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Caution:Always seek professional help for any serious disease. The products listed may be helpful in addition to Medical Treatment, however they are not intended to replace it. When in doubt seek Medical Advice.
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