subject: Get Relief From Premenstrual Syndrome Pms | Herbal Ayurveda Supplements [print this page] Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) is a disorder that affects many women during the one to two weeks before menstruation begins. PMS is also called PMT or premenstrual tension. It can be defined as collection of physical, psychological, and emotional symptoms related to a woman's menstrual cycle before it begins.
While most women of child-bearing age (up to 85%) report having experienced physical symptoms related to normal ovulatory function, such as bloating or breast tenderness.
CAUSES
This is a physically based problem, although it is still far from clear what causes all the symptoms. It is possible, of course that there is more than one cause of PMS may be hormonal imbalance-excessive levels of estrogen and inadequate levels of progesterone-as well as sensitivity to fluctuating hormones. Diet may be an important contributing factor for some women.
Although the exact cause of PMS is unknown, it seems to occur because of changing hormone levels, and their effect on chemicals in the brain. During the second half of the menstrual cycle, the amount of progesterone in the body increases. Then, about 7 days before the period starts, levels of both progesterone and estrogen drop.
Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) Symptoms
The symptoms are so numerous and various that diagnosing and treating this condition is often difficult. PMS includes both physical and emotional symptoms that many females get right before their periods. The three most prominent symptoms are irritability, tension, and dysphoria (unhappiness)
The other symptoms include:
Anxiety or panic
Confusion and Forgetfulness
Poor judgment
chronic fatigue
Irritability, hostility, or aggressive behavior
Slow, sluggish, lethargic movement
Decreased self-image
Sex drive changes, loss of sex drive
Paranoia or increased fears
water retention hypothyroidism, and outburst of anger, violence
Less tolerance for noises and lights
Low self-esteem
Swelling of ankles, feet, and hands
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HERBS & HOME REMEDIES
Angelica root, cramp bark, kava kava, and red raspberry have antispasmodic properties and may alleviate cramps.
Black cohosh, blessed thistle, dong quai, false unicorn root, fennel seed, sarsaparilla root, and squawvine are hormone-balancing herbs effective in the treatment of PMS.
* Black haw and rosemary are good for cramps and help to calm the nervous system.
* Corn silk or an herbal combination such as SP-6 corn silk blend from Solaray aids in releasing excess water from the tissues and relieves many premenstrual symptoms. Dandelion and hawthorn also act as natural diuretics.
Feverfew is good for migraines.
Milk thistle cleanses the liver and helps in improve liver function, thus enhancing the livers ability to metabolize estrogen.
Pau darco tea is good for protecting against candidiasis (yeast infection).
Peppermint, strawberry leaf, and valerian root help to stabilize mood swings and tone the nervous system.
Wild yam extract contains natural progesterone and has proved effective in alleviating many symptoms of PMS, including cramps, headache, mood swings, depression, irritability, and insomnia.
