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Premenstrual Syndrome
A hormonal shift occurs in the estrogen/ progesterone
ratio, usually causing the premenstrual symptoms during the menstrual
cycle. Most of the symptoms occur in a two week time frame before
menstruation. The food and environment in which we live have an important
role in hormone imbalance.
Pre-Disposing Factors:
1. Carbohydrate sensitivity
2. B vitamin, calcium and/or
magnesium deficiency
3. Hormonal Imbalances
4. Obesity
5. Excessive use of alcohol, tobacco
or hydrogenated fats and oils
Supplements that May Help
Supplements
Property of supplements
Dang Gui
Angelica |
Nourish and invigorates blood to
prevent clotting and PMS; controls contractions of the uterus, stopping
cramps |
Chuan Xiong
Ligusticum root |
Moves the blood and Chi |
| B Vitamins Complex |
For Prevention, Liver detoxification,
supporting the nervous system |
| Calcium and Magnesium |
Relaxing the uterus and help
prevent cramping |
Vitex
Chaste Tree Berry |
To help normalize hormones |
| Burdock Root |
To help normalize hormones |
| Ginger Root |
To improve circulation |
| Cranesbill |
Reduces excessive bleeding |
Reference:
Chinese Patent Medicine by Mark Taylor
Healthy Healing by Linda Page
Natural Health Natural Medicine by Andrew Weil
Jade Remedies by Peter Holms
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