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Relieving PMS Cramps With Herbs

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PMS is a very common disorder afflicting millions of young women on a monthly basis. The symptoms can appear a few days to even 14 days before menstruation. PMS
is a condition characterized by physical symptoms, as well as changes in mood and behavior that occur during the second phase of the normal menstrual cycle (luteal phase). It is exceedingly common, occurring in 75% of women of reproductive age during their lifetime.

Symptoms of PMS

Symptoms of PMS include but are not limited to: headaches, body aches, tender breasts, bloating, swelling, abdominal pain and cramping, fatigue, irritability, anxiety, depression, moodiness. Symptoms can occur as a combination of physical, psychological or behavioral changes. The range and severity of symptoms differ from woman to woman.

Psychological or Behavioral Changes

Psychological symptoms specifically can include sadness, irritability, anger, tension, loss of energy and changes in appetite and sleeping patterns. Symptoms may begin a few hours up to about 14 days before a menstrual period, and they usually disappear completely after the period begins. Women who are approaching menopause may have symptoms that persist through and after the menstrual period.

Calcium/Vitamin D Help

Women who eat the highest amount of calcium in their foods, around 1200 milligrams per day, have been found 30% less likely to develop PMS than those who eat only 530 milligrams per day. Women with the highest intake of vitamin D from foods showed an almost identical risk reduction.

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Herbal Powerhouses

Vitex also known as Chaste Berry is an excellent example of an herb which serves as an excellent supplement for PMS that has been traditionally used for menstrual difficulties. Vitex has been heavily researched in Europe.

For example, in clinical studies of the uses of the chaste berry for treating cases of menstrual disorders related to excessive prolactin, Vitex was able to normalize both the cycle and the levels of prolactin and progesterone hormones. Vitex is also believed to reduce the symptoms of swelling and PMS breast tenderness, a condition linked to excess prolactin, and also in reducing symptoms of PMS, although the latter studies are uncontrolled ones, conducted in Germany. In one of these studies, it was reported by the investigators that the patient demonstrated higher blood levels of progesterone as a result of the supplementation

Vitex is generally taken daily for three to six months, but should not be used by children or pregnant women.

Other herbal powerhouses that can be combined with Vitex for even more amazing results are:

BLACK COHOSH

DONG QUAI

Wild Yam

Flaxseed

LICORICE ROOT

You can read more about these and what they do HERE

There are others that could be added but the point is that there are powerful natural substances that work amazingly. Combine these with healthy lifestyle habits and daily exercise, and you will be on your way to being PMS symptom free!

Keith M Henry is the Director of phase 3ministries, based in Orlando FL. He is medical missionary herbalist, and Naturopathic doctor candidate. Be sure to Try his amazing Balanced For Life PMS Formula àClick

 


 

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