[align=center][b]PMS or Pre-Menstrual Syndrome[/b]
[i]--clusters of symptoms that occur just before the menses and disappear with menstrual flow. For example, feeling of bloating and fullness of abdomen.[/i][/align]
[b]There are 4 types of PMS:[/b]
[b]1) PMS A: Nervousness[/b]
-> Nervous tension, mood swings, irritability, anxiety, and insomnia
[i]Treatment: [/i]
Increase intake of food rich in vitamin B6 or vitamin B complex, vitamin E and magnesium. Limit dairy products.
[b]2) PMS C: Craving for Sweets[/b]
-> Headache, increased appetite, severe heart beat, dizziness and fatigue
[i]Treatment:[/i]
Supplementation with evening primrose oil, magnesium, vitamin B6 and vitamin E. Decrease alcohol intake, decrease animal fat and increase vegetable oil.
[b]3) PMS D: Depression[/b]
-> Oblivion, crying and confusion
[i]Treatment:[/i]
Supplementation with evening primrose oil, a complex supplement with vitamins, minerals and vitamin E. John's Wort can be helpful as a calming / soothing effect and can help women who suffer from depression.
[b]4) PMS H: Hyper-hydration (fluid retention) [/b]
-> Weight gain of more than 1.4 kg, swelling of limbs, breast tenderness and abdominal bloating
[i]Treatment:[/i]
It is proposed that supplementation with vitamin E, vitamin B6 along with herbal diuretic such as parsley and decrease NA [Sodium] intake
[align=center][b]Sooo.. what type are you?
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[spoiler]Source: [url=http://okace.hubpages.com/hub/Understanding-Mentruation-And-Prementrual-SyndromePMS]x[/url] and my blockmate's PPT about PMS :][/spoiler]