Pre Menstrual Syndrome (PMS)
Pre Menstrual Syndrome (PMS) is a hormonal disorder that affects women who are menstruating. This disorder happens one or two weeks before the actual menstrual cycle begins. There are some symptoms which include
- Depression
- Cramps
- Water Retention
- Skin Eruption
- Head Ache
- Bloated Abdomen
- Back Ache
- Tenderness of Breast
- Joint Pain
- Insomnia
- Changes in personality like Anger, Violence and even Suicidal Tendency.
Hormone imbalance is one of the main causes of PMS. During this time, there is excess in estrogen levels and inadequacy of progesterone level. The other factor that causes PMS is low blood sugar (hypo glycemia). Due to fluid retention, the blood flow reduces the oxygen that has to reach the uterus, ovaries and brain leading to PMS.
One can tackle PMS by exercising regularly, changing one’s diet, going on a regular regime of yoga and meditation.
There are some things which a female could keep in mind during her PMS that would be beneficial for her to avoid the symptoms:
- One should avoid intake of salt, caffeine, alcohol, red meats, dairy products, sugar and processed foods in excess.
- Smoking is injurious to health. So one should avoid smoking.
- A medical checkup of the thyroid gland should be done. Generally, women suffering from PMS have dysfunctional thyroid.
- To alleviate the symptoms of PMS one can use Spirulina.
- A proper balanced diet of fruits, vegetables, grains, cereals, beans, peas, lentils and nuts is always good for one’s health.
- Our body requires loads of water, so the intake of water should be in plenty
Regular exercise, yoga and meditation have been found to be very effective in easing the symptoms.
