PMS (Pre-menstrual syndrome)
Pre-menstrual syndrome is a collection of symptoms that may be experienced up to a week before the onset of a menstrual period. Symptoms may include bloating, breast tenderness, fluid retention, sugar cravings, teariness and irritability. Chronic PMS could indicate an underlying hormonal imbalance. Your health care professional can help identify causes and contributing factors and will be able to suggest ways of managing the symptoms of PMS.
Helpful hints
Take time out to reduce stress and tension. Eat a balanced healthy diet including lots of green leafy vegetables, fresh fruit, whole grains and lean protein foods.
Avoid or lessen
The following things related to your diet and lifestyle could aggravate your symptoms:
- sweets, chocolates and other high sugar and high fat foods
- caffeine and alcohol
- stress
If you are suffering from PMS, ask your practitioner about the clinically proven herbal product called Premular.
If you are stressed, take time out for yourself - enjoy a massage or other relaxing treatment - and ask your practitioner about the clinically proven herbal product called Remotiv
The advice provided here is of a general nature only and is not intended to replace (professional) medical diagnosis and supervision. Patients should consult their healthcare professional for more specific treatment and advice.