Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) is the most common period related complaints of women in their reproductive years. They can have PMS irritability and anger, nausea, cramping, pain and bloating. PMS can also cause anxiety, depression, swelling, headaches and breast tenderness. The best medication for treating PMS is considered oral contraceptives, however some patients have adverse effects usually because of a methylation defect, MTHFR. Another treatment considered successful is the Serotonin selection re-uptake inhibitors (SSRIs), however these can have side effects too and women don’t feel like themselves. The lack of resolutions of the symptoms without drugs or side effects often leaves women asking ‘what vitamins are good for PMS?’ or ‘how to stop PMS naturally?’
Integrative medicine has included Chaste Tree Berry as an effective herbal medicine to balance the cycle out and minimize symptoms associated with premenstrual syndrome and even PMDD. Naturopathic Doctors have found the research for Chaste Tree Berry, otherwise known as Vitex, as effective as oral contraceptives for PMS mood swings and PMS pain but without the side effects many women experience from oral contraceptives. While this herbal supplement shows great promise, holistic medicine allows your Naturopathic Doctor to consider what other alternative medicine options may fit you as well. Magnesium may benefit you for PMS cramps and may be an appropriate natural remedy if you have other signs of magnesium deficiency. Evening primrose oil or progesterone may also be a goos fit. Assessing your overall health and body symptoms can help a integrative doctor fit the right tools to eventually be close to symptom free around your period.
There is a natural rise and fall to estrogen and progesterone during a women’s cycle that is important to understand and balance out. When the estrogen is higher, a woman is more likely to be decisive and motivated. This is the best time of the month to make decisions or work on a large project. This is the time of doing. Right around the time PMS shows up, there is a time of reflection and being and part of the natural cycle and big decisions are not best made here. Just understanding this about your body can empower you. The more you are able to create balance, the less symptoms or vitamins and medications you will need for PMS symptoms. This is the natural rhythm of the menses cycle. This is surely an alternative view but a holistic treatment protocol for PMS. Our Naturopathic Doctors understand that your body has been through a lot and may have cellular memory contributing to your symptoms of PMS. We are all about problem solving.
We specialize in this kind of thing so PMS or cramps is not a new idea for us. Getting the right care tailored for you, your specific body and situation is key to success in your health. At Journey of Health Naturopathic Clinic we are dedicated to finding the right integrative solutions for each patient. We proudly serve the San Diego area, providing some of the best service in Naturopathic medicine. If you wish to further your own journey of health with Naturopathic solutions and Alternative medicine, give us a call at (619) 772-1164. We offer free 10 minute consults so you can see if we are the right fit for you and you family. Reach out and learn more about your holistic medicine options today!
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