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Hey Nostr, here comes 4 Tips for PMS management (and other hormone related issues).
Many of the conditions that we think of as hormonal imbalances are much more complex than hormones being too high or too low. In fact, most studies find that hormone levels in women with PMS are usually normal.
What we know is that women with PMS seem to have an irregular response to progesterone and serotonin. That’s why treating with progesterone doesn't «fix» PMS.
You hormones can be normal, but if you don't respond to them, it doesn't help.
Stress levels, dietary factors and environmental exposure to chemicals can activate/worsen PMS.
We also know that antidepressants, B6, and exercise improve PMS symptoms. This might be because these increase how we respond to progesterone, rather than increasing our hormone production.
If your mood and physical changes are cyclic in nature it can be you body trying to signal inflammation, nutrient deficiencies, or gut problems and can be a sign of serious hormonal imbalances like PMS, endometriosis, PCOS.
4 Tips for PMS management (and other hormone related issues)
EAT FOR BALANCE try an elimination diet, remove dairy, gluten, sugar, alcohol, and processed foods for 3-4 weeks and keep a journal to note any findings/improvements.
NOURISH YOURSELF
Herbs like St. John's Wort and Vitex have been found to reduce depression/anxiety and support the nervous system. Adaptogens like Tulsi, Ashwagandha, Reishi, Schizandra, support mood, energy levels, stress response, and metabolic function.
UNDERSTAND YOUR CYCLES track your cycle so you can carve alone time a week before for rest, being in nature. Track your mood/energy levels to get an understanding if they have a cyclical connection.
CHANGE YOUR BELIEFS
Dig into your hidden beliefs/attitudes about your body and your menstrual cycle. Studies show that our beliefs about menstruation, birth and menopause can influence how we experience them.
#pms
#homonehealth
#womenshealth
#holistichealth
#womeninnostr
Many of the conditions that we think of as hormonal imbalances are much more complex than hormones being too high or too low. In fact, most studies find that hormone levels in women with PMS are usually normal.
What we know is that women with PMS seem to have an irregular response to progesterone and serotonin. That’s why treating with progesterone doesn't «fix» PMS.
You hormones can be normal, but if you don't respond to them, it doesn't help.
Stress levels, dietary factors and environmental exposure to chemicals can activate/worsen PMS.
We also know that antidepressants, B6, and exercise improve PMS symptoms. This might be because these increase how we respond to progesterone, rather than increasing our hormone production.
If your mood and physical changes are cyclic in nature it can be you body trying to signal inflammation, nutrient deficiencies, or gut problems and can be a sign of serious hormonal imbalances like PMS, endometriosis, PCOS.
4 Tips for PMS management (and other hormone related issues)
EAT FOR BALANCE try an elimination diet, remove dairy, gluten, sugar, alcohol, and processed foods for 3-4 weeks and keep a journal to note any findings/improvements.
NOURISH YOURSELF
Herbs like St. John's Wort and Vitex have been found to reduce depression/anxiety and support the nervous system. Adaptogens like Tulsi, Ashwagandha, Reishi, Schizandra, support mood, energy levels, stress response, and metabolic function.
UNDERSTAND YOUR CYCLES track your cycle so you can carve alone time a week before for rest, being in nature. Track your mood/energy levels to get an understanding if they have a cyclical connection.
CHANGE YOUR BELIEFS
Dig into your hidden beliefs/attitudes about your body and your menstrual cycle. Studies show that our beliefs about menstruation, birth and menopause can influence how we experience them.
#pms
#homonehealth
#womenshealth
#holistichealth
#womeninnostr