PMS is not Necessary

The interplay of oestrogen and progesterone for women can have dramatic effects on physical, mental and emotional wellbeing. When the two hormones shift out of harmony, it triggers PMS (Pre Menstrual Syndrome) symptoms that can last anywhere from a few days to a few weeks depending on the severity of the imbalance.

Are you finding you feel great for a few weeks of the month and then completely off your game for the other week? Understandably we all get frustrated when our dress size suddenly changes in the week prior to a period, or disheartened and unmotivated with inflammatory pain, heaviness and irritability. But believe me when I tell you that PMS is not necessary. We are certainly not destined to suffer these symptoms just purely because we are women. In fact, these symptoms are actually signals, your body is telling you there is imbalance. And a life without PMS is within easy reach.

Using PMS symptoms to identify hormone and organ function can be sufficient (without requiring blood tests). However the skilled practitioner will use this information collectively with whole body signs/symptoms, understanding the cause of hormone imbalance can be due to many factors, such as stress, dietary deficiencies, inflammation, poor liver function, and more.

PMS is not normal and you don’t need to suffer from PMS symptoms. But PMS does give us a fantastic insight to your health status. By ‘typing' the PMS (as in the chart below) and measuring the severity and timing of your symptoms each month, a treatment plan emerges to restore hormonal balance.

Some of the issues I find when treating PMS are:

- chronic mental/emotional/lifestyle stress

- nutritional deficiencies

- dietary imbalances

- and at times, underlying endocrine organ insufficiencies.

Do you know which type you are? Do you fall into more than one category?

PMS-A Anxiety

Anxiety, insomnia, irritability, palpitations, stress induced sweating, emotional temperament

PMS-C Craving

Sugar cravings, increased appetite, headache, hypoglycaemia, palpitations, excessive sweating

PMS-D Depression

Depression, hopelessness/despair, teariness, fatigue, insomnia, apathy, low libido

PMS-H Hyper-hydration

Swollen hands and feet, weight gain, bloating, fluid retention, breast swelling or tenderness, nipple sensitivity

Change your story, don't suffer PMS anymore. Use these signals as an opportunity to restore holistic wellness and be the best version of yourself!