PMS is the name given to unpleasant, sometimes debilitating symptoms that occur in the lead up to a womans period, the post-ovulatory phase of her menstrual cycle. PMS symptoms can start between 4-14 days before a menstrual period and usually resolve when the period begins, or not long after. Up to 80% of menstruating women experience one or more PMS symptoms each month.
PMS Symptoms:
Symptoms of PMS can include:
Mood swings
Irritability
Headaches
Fatigue
Bloating
Breast tenderness or swelling Cramping, anxiety, depression, poor concentration, clumsiness, weepiness, insomnia, aggression, joint and muscle pain.
The intensity of PMS symptoms varies from woman to woman, but most report that the mental-emotional symptoms are far more disruptive than the physical symptoms.
Rebalance with Homeopathy
Homeopathic remedies are fantastic at correcting underlying imbalances that lead to PMS symptoms. In two studies conducted by Hadassah Hospital (Jerusalem, Israel) in the 1990’s - 90% of women treated with homeopathy over a 3 month period experienced improvement in their PMS symptoms. The main remedies – there are others – for the treatment of premenstrual symptoms are listed below.
Bryonia Alba
Key Symptoms: Irritable and easily angered. Prefers to be alone and dislikes being disturbed. Painful, swollen breasts that hurt with movement. Stitching, shooting pains in the breasts. Can be thirsty for large drinks.
Chamomilla
Key Symptoms: Extremely irritable and angry. Rude and short-tempered. Dissatisfied – cannot be pleased no matter what is done. Oversensitive to pain or environmental stimuli such as noise, odours and touch.
Lachesis
Key Symptoms: Irritable, sharp-tongued, vindictive, jealous, or suspicious. Witty, sometimes with meanness. Passionate and
talkative – may hardly pause for breath. Premenstrual
symptoms or cramps settle as soon as the period begins.
Lycopodium
Key Symptoms: Weeping before the period. Lack of confidence. Anxiety about new things. Feelings of helplessness. Avoids responsibilities. Digestive disturbances – bloating and flatulence. Craving for sweets.
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