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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J_S
2011-03-07T16:48:51.000Z
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. :)
tanya
2011-03-09T12:55:04.000Z
ok i dont know if this is wrong or correct in suggesting this.I am 29 and always had acne and terrible moods.but i dont like the idea of medication. i have always said its my hormones and it irks me that doctors dont agree with me. anyway two years ago i finally went to a doctor and he prescribed espiride for me , think mostly for depression. strangely enough my skin cleared up amazingly. so after researching it i have come to the conclussion it is my hormones because why did my face clear up miraculously. I would love to go on to it again but unfortunately you wont fall pregnant on it even though a side effect is lactating. i rate this tablet but if u want kids stay away. and yes i became a nicer person too :) i am in south africa so not sure if available everywhere
julesb
2011-04-10T00:30:01.000Z
isnt it amazing how many of us have hormonal issues and yet so many doctors dont even seem to think its important. i am 25 and i think my problem is hormonal imbalance but im not sure what to do. i have such easily irritated skin. too much sugar or sunshine and i breakout. its so frustrating. my period shows up whenever it feels like it so ive gotten used to it showing up a day late or 10 days early. i spot after i workout and i spot during ovulation. the worst is that i get yeast, bv and utis a lot! natural progesterone cream has helped a bit with regulating my cycle, but i dont know how to stop these recurrent infections. i take "candida stat" every day, cranberry extract everyday and a probiotic everyday. i eat organically and eat out maybe twice a month. i also am gluten intolerant and do not eat gluten. they tested my vitamin and mineral levels and everything was perfect. my insulin was stellar too. the only problem they saw was that my cortisol was through the roof and my progesterone and estrogen were both low. im not on birth control and i dont know what is messing up my system. these infections are driving me nutz! im hoping i dont have a bigger problem that they dont know about. ive had over 30 pelvic exams in 2010 and everything always looks normal...no tilted uterus or anything... my dr wants me to go on birth control but honestly, that idea really scares me. anyone out there think it might help? anyone have another ideas? would really appreciate it!
K
2010-11-01T12:27:36.000Z
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.
Michelle
2010-10-21T04:03:15.000Z
Just to second that suggestion, I also have been using agnus castus (Vitex). Do some research on it. I will tell you that I was starting to gain the weight again once i got off of the birth control pills and looked as if it was water weight and the ACNE. The Vitex has helped to keep the weight off and decrease the acne, also diminish the mood swings (what my husband says). Fertility wise, I have yet to get my first period in years. I have been taking Vitex for over 6 months, though others testify that it may take time. It hasn't been a solution to infertility for me, just yet. But something is definitely working because i feel like me again- without the use of birth controll pills. Hope i've been some help to someone.
alicia
2013-01-29T13:31:25.000Z
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....