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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Hiya all, Its reasuring to know that im not alone in experiencing the horrible effects of hormone imbalances. I'm sure if we all share our experiences then we may be able to help each other. I'm very fond of alternative remedies and therapies as im sure half the reason i have these problems is through too many antibitics etc.Also the doctors just font seem interested or have the time to listen to you. Just a bit about me....looking back i think my problems developed over a couple of years.I moved house alot, stress of running a business,and busy life in general. It seemed to come to a head when i started work at a nursery.I picked up every germ and it knocked me for 6! I must have had 4 lots of antibiotics in just over a year.I was trying to do too much.Full time job, horse,dogs,housework,swimming ,gym and not eating properly.I lived on carbs and v.low fat foods. My periods shut down and stopped for about 8 months.I had tests done which showed i was fine.Once i knew this they returned.But when they did my skin flared, i had terrible pmt and just felt so run down. Eventually i saw a dietician, this sorted my diet out and i also took a few supplemets. This helped build my body back up and i felt healthier (skin still bad).I then decided to have hormone and adrenal tests done through dietician.These showed oestrogen dominance and adrenal fatigue.Atleast now i knew what was causing it. Im now on supplements to help this. I then went away on holiday, and like you do ate carbs,sweet things etc.I got home and came down with a bad uti & thrush.This really knocked me.I also had the stress of relationship problems. I decided to do a candida test, this showed my levels were high.So im now on a anti candida diet & anti fungals, 2 weeks in and im starting to feel better i think. I'm sleeping better (no hot sweats anymore) less itchy skin, and feel better for losing a few pounds. Im also having weekly reflexology.I highly recommend this, it chills me out no end! I think it may take a while to sort itself out, afterall it took a while to get my body in to a state. My last period was so much nicer, breast tenderness was less.I had a couple of hours stomach pain but other than that i idnt know i had one! Amazing. Candida has a big effect on hormones, as does adrenal fatigue and weak liver.Im hoping things continue to improve :) If anyone wants any advice id love to help. xx

I was on the pill for about 3 years and at the same time was taking the drug spironolactone for my cystic acne...both drugs help to regulate estrogen levels and block male hormones that might be taking over causing breakouts. my face eas beautiful, not one problem! well i recently went off the pill because being on hormones is bad, especially for the long run with breast cancer being so prevalent. but now of course i am breaking out...its so terrible. but for any women who has hormonal acne and doesnt mind being on prescriptions, spironolactone works great when paired with birth control pills.

Very good advice

hi am 21 year old from i havent see my period from 4 month now an i dont know wat the problem.

I'll be 28 in a couple of months, i have no children, and i have never taken any form or birth control. Also, i've always been athletic - so irregular periods has been my norm for years. But lately I've been freaking out because I haven't had a cycle in almost a year - which is the longest ever. In addition, i wake up in the middle of the night feeling like my soul is sweating, my husband gets my "evil" side quite often, and i've gained about 42lbs in 1 year - as if all that craziness isn't enough i'm a graduate student who works full time. If you ladies EVER find a little magic pill let me know - I'm skeptical about going to the gyn bc the last time i went she just gave me a Rx that caused a "fake" cycle, then i went right back to being irregular, then back to not at all.

I would just like to share the title of a wonderful book that explains and offers solutions for many of the problems mentioned here. Women's Bodies, Women's Wisdom by Dr. Northrup. Check your local library for a copy.