Premenstrual Syndrome, aka PMS. For many women these three little letters are representative of a lot of misery and source of dread. I want to let you know that it doesn’t have to be that way. I have some great suggestions for improving symptoms and turning that unhappy week into a much more manageable one.
Many moons ago the magazine Delicious Living asked me to contribute to some content on what women could do for PMS, you can see that article here. There was a lot more information that I wanted to share, though and I thought I’d do that today. (Questions from the journalist are in blue.)
I would like to get an herbalist’s perspective on the most effective ways to fight symptoms of PMS. What do you recommend to your patients?
It really depends on the picture that the patient presents with. There are several different things that can go into PMS. For a tailored treatment regimen I would highly suggest contacting a licensed naturopathic doctor or herbalist. *If you have any special
considerations such as nursing, prescription drug use, liver disease or other health issues it is of the utmost importance that you consult a licensed healthcare practitioner before taking any herbs or supplements.
A few of the herbs I would suggest are: (more…)