PMS

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Nutritional Supplements used to support the body's natural systems in relation to symptoms of Menopause:

What is Pre-Menstrual Syndrome (PMS)?

Premenstrual Syndrome is a group of symptoms that many women experience each month preceding the onset of their menstrual cycle. Between one-third and one-half of all American women between 20-50 years of age experience some symptoms of PMS.

Causes of PMS include prostaglandin malfunction/deficiency, estrogen (hormone) excess or imbalance, glandular insufficiency (especially thyroid), lack of regular exercise, poor diet (low in B vitamins), magnesium, calcium, and protein deficiencies, endometriosis, poor circulation, too much salt, red meat, sugar, caffeine, stress and emotional tension. Symptoms include mood swings, tension, irritability, and depression; argumentative, aggressive behavior, water retention, bloating and constipation, headaches and lower back pain, sore and swollen breasts, nausea, heavy cramping and excessive menstrual flow, low energy, food cravings for salts and sweets with extreme thirst, alcohol craving, nerve pain, acne and skin eruptions, and light-headedness.

Pre-Menopause/Menopause/Hot Flashes: During pre-menopause, excess lutenizing hormone is released from the pituitary gland in a futile attempt to raise estrogen levels. These hormone surges can cause extreme changes in skin temperature, and subsequent hot flashes. Menopause is marked by the cessation of menstruation, caused by erratic estrogen and other hormone secretions by the female glands causing hot flashes, insomnia, lack of sexual interest, irritability, calcium imbalance, unstable behavior, mood swings, and palpitations. Disturbance of metabolism during menopause can cause osteoporosis, skin and vaginal dryness. Menopause brings on various symptoms for women including depression, fatigue, cramps, irritability, and headaches.