In a previous article we looked at the main reasons behind hormonal imbalance and monthly suffering that affects many women. Today, we will explore natural strategies for alleviating PMS and restoring feminine health - 9 approaches to heal emotionally and hormonally during your premenstrual phase.
1. Try to reclaim and appreciate the wisdom of your monthly cycle …
You can easily do that by celebrating it as a source of your feminine power, rather than an annoying condition in need for a medical intervention.
2. Have a good look at your everyday menu …
Because the food you eat may be the main culprits of your monthly suffering. A high-carbohydrate diet of junk foods, processed vegetable oils, trans fats, stimulants, and soy products instigates hormonal imbalance and sets the stage for women’s health problems.
3. Adjust your diet …
Adjust your diet taking care to include adequate animal protein, plenty of healthy fats such as natural butter, fish oils, and coconut products, as well as a variety of fresh and fermented vegetables and fruit. Do you also know that many women begin to feel better after eliminating grains containing gluten, especially wheat?
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4. Stop eating non-organic dairy product …
And I am talking milk, cottage cheese, ice cream, etc. Supermarket milk usually comes from cows treated with BGH (Bovine Growth Hormone) and antibiotics. Both steroids and antibiotics reside in the milk and interfere with the female hormonal system. Organic dairy products from independent small producers, though, are perfect foods, and you can eat them liberally.
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5. Refrain from buying highly processed vegetable oils and commercial salad dressings …

As the chemicals they contain disrupt the natural regulation of hormone production. Instead, bring back tradition and use healthful animal fats for cooking and natural sour cream and extra-virgin olive oil for dressing your salads.
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6. Try to cut down on coffee, black tea, chocolate, and sugary soft drinks …
Since they overstimulate the adrenal gland and may negatively influence hormonal health. Opt for purified water and your hormones will thank you.
7. Let it shine!
Help stabilize your hormonal levels with everyday exposure to a full-spectrum natural light. Not only it will restore your hormonal health, you will feel so much happier too.
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8. Yoga, Tai Chi, meditation, or other types of calming exercises and deep relaxation techniques …

They all protect women’s biochemistry and are capable of reducing many PMS symptoms. Try them all and see which one works best for you.
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9. There are yet more comprehensive options available to women …
Such as those involving the healing arts: acupuncture, Ayurveda, homeopathy, massage therapy, and reflexology, which have been used for centuries to help women balance and restore their feminine chemistry and overall health.

Do you know other natural ways that work wonders restoring hormonal balance? Please share them with me!

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I am 23 and have been taking Ortho TriCyclen Lo for the past five years. I did take a break for one year, but have currently been back on for the last year straight. I noticed that when I stopped taking birth control, I got acne, had hair loss, ovarian cysts, and really bad mood swings. I felt that after I got back on birth control my hormones have balanced out....but unfortunately I have been experiencing the same symptoms as I did when I was off birth control, while I am currently on the pill. After my first year of being on the pill, I developed ovarian cysts. I still have ovarian pain quit often (weekly). Being off the pill causes more cysts/ovarian pain for me. I eat very healthy and exercise regularly. I have had the first vaccine of Gardasil which is supposed to prevent HPV. I would not recommend it at all. Vaccines are very very bad in my opinion. I weigh 124 and do not have any children. I am going to try the black strap molasses and other herbal remedies along with more meditation. Good luck to all who are experiencing the same symptoms as me. I know it's hard, just try to stay positive and do your research before taking any new meds or starting a new regimen. :)

Something else that hasn't been mentioned or suggested is to take supplemental herbs for hormonal health. I found a formula over a decade ago when I was experiencing similar estrogen dominance health issues. I'm sure there must be plenty formulas out there. Just make sure Dong Quai is one of the ingredients and there are many other good herbs for females. The one I found was Enzymatic Therapies Femtrol. This formula is made for women going through menopause but when you are estrogen dominant you have some of the same symptoms regardless of your age. I had been 5 years trying to get pregnant and after 5 months of being on this formula I got pregnant the 1st time I really tried. For the 5 months previous I wanted to chart my cycle which was more regular than it had ever been, having been months apart at times. An interesting note is that baby I carried had 1 and sometimes 2 cavaties in every tooth when she was 2 yrs old. I also had a bone density test after she was born and found I was nearly osteoprosis at 35 yrs old. I hadn't been balanced apparently when I was pregnant or before in the bone/calcium arena. This occurs when the body has too much estrogen, it requires balanced progestrone to keep calcium from leaching out of bones. My body is much better now. I ate kelp for my disfunctioning thyroid and my bones were restored also after a couple years. (too much kelp isn't good either but what a great source for many food based minerals). Other than that I have found eating as many here suggest to be healthy; no dairy, processed foods, soda pop, especially aspertame based, etc. Eat plenty of veges, fruits, lean hormone free meats, legumes, nuts. I was nearly vegan for a few years which I discovered wasn't as healthy as including some hormone free meats, especially ocean fish not farmed. It's close to impossible to eat perfect chemical free in this world without being a finatic but being generally aware helps. Thank heavens for the internet and all the info out there. I still believe somewhat in Dr's but they can't/don't have the same interest in my health as I do and I have helped myself far more than they did. I've also found an acupuncturist that I think understands health more than some Dr's I've been to. I think Osteopathic Dr's are more open minded to healthy healing than regular Dr's. Keep searching for health, there's nothing like it.

great blog! everything is so true. soy products and carbs are causing a lot of this. Also I think that antidepressants are a culprit. I am in my mid 20's and I am have hormonal imbalance symptoms. what are some natural supplements or other foods that are helpful for this disorder?

Hi I'm and I'm 18 sometimes I see my period for 3 to five months straight without stopping! Sometimes it stops for months too! What should I do? I need help! This is happening for over two years....