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FIVE TIPS TO IMPROVE PMS SYMPTOMS
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WHITE ZEBRA’S FIONA CADDIES EXPLAINS HOW TO COMPLETELY CHANGE YOUR EXPERIENCE The majority of women have at least one PMS horror story up their sleeves. Whether it’s mentally attacking your partner for breathing too loudly or having to take two days off work to cope with the cramps from hell, research has shown that eight in every ten women experience PMS (Pre-Menstrual Syndrome) symptoms of some kind.
headaches, fatigue, increased appetite and yep – you got it - longing for sweet foods.
But the truth is that although PMS is very common, it’s actually not normal.
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Keep reading to discover what might be causing your PMS and how you can heal your period permanently. What causes PMS? According to the experts, there are four main categories of PMS:
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ype A: The most common type of PMS affecting up to 80% of women, this category is defined as being the ‘Anxiety’ form of PMS and includes mood swings, anxiety, tension and irritability.
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ype C: Affecting up to 50% of women in the days before their period, Type C (for ‘Cravings’ includes
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ype D: Labeled as the ‘Depression’ category, this type of PMS can be felt as depression, loneliness, decreased co-ordination, clumsiness and forgetfulness. ype H: This type of PMS manifests as a water imbalance or ‘Hyperhydration’. Affecting over 40% of women before their period, symptoms include bloating and weight gain, water retention and breast tenderness. The key? Each of these forms of PMS is linked to hormonal imbalances. For Type A’s (the most common type of imbalance) the cause is excessive oestrogen and decreased amounts of progesterone. For Type D’s, the opposite is true with not enough oestrogen and excessive amounts of progesterone being the cause. You can determine the exact hormonal imbalance(s) wreaking havoc with your period by visiting your naturopath and asking for a saliva test.