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Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) - What Causes PMS Food Cravings

By Kyle J Norton

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Premenstrual syndrome effects over 70% to 90% of women before menopause in the US and less for women in Southeast Asia because of their difference in living style and social structure. The occurrence of premenstrual syndrome (PMS) have more than doubled over the past 50 years due to the acceptance of it as a medical condition that is caused by unhealthy diet with high in saturated food. In this article, we will discuss what causes PMS food craving.

1. Sluggish liver
Maintaining a strong liver is vital for women with PMS, because liver helps in synthesis of carbohydrate and regulating the levels of insulin in the blood stream by transmitting information to pancreas. If the levels of insulin is too high, it tell pancreas to stop producing insulin and if the levels is too low, it tell pancreas to secret more insulin. Unbalancing blood sugar in the blood stream causes Foods and sugar craving.

2. Hormone imbalance
a) Adrenal gland
Women with PMS are found to have high levels of adrenaline which causes less production of progesterone leading to hormone imbalance and resulting in increasing the appetite of sweet and sugar products.

b) Hormone fluctuation
Hormone fluctuation and hormone deficiency, such as over production estrogen and little progesterone or over production of progesterone and less estrogen will increase the tension of nervous system resulting in stress and food craving.

3. Iron and Vitamins B6 deficiency
Some women with PMS during menstrual cycle are found to have low levels of iron and vitamin B6 resulting in increasing the risk of craving for for food not normally eaten and chocolate.

4. High levels of glucose tolerance
For what ever reason, women with PMS are found to have high levels of glucose tolerance such as increased appetite and craving for sugar and chocolate. It may be caused by stress and high levels of adrenaline. Some researchers argue that under stress, most women look for anything which can make them feel comfortable including sweet and chocolate.

5. Omega 3 fatty acid deficiency
Omega 3 fatty acid helps not only to regulate uterus muscle during menstrual cycle, but also helps to balance the levels of prostaglandins hormone resulting in lessening the risk of food and craving for women with PMS

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All rights reserved. Any reproducing of this article must have the author name and all the links intact. "Let Take Care Your Health, Your Health Will Take Care You" Kyle J. Norton. I have been studying natural remedies for disease prevention for over 20 years and working as a financial consultant since 1990. Master degree in Mathematics, teaching and tutoring math at colleges and universities before joining insurance industries.

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Pre-Menstrual Syndrome (PMS) And Chinese Herbs - Dandelion

By Kyle J Norton

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Premenstrual syndrome effects over 70% to 90% of women before menopause in the US and less for women in Southeast Asia because of their difference in living style and social structure. It is defined as faulty function of the ovaries related to the women's menstrual cycle, it effects a women's physical and emotional state, and sometimes interferes with daily activities as a result of hormone fluctuation. The syndrome occurs one to two weeks before menstruation and then declines when the period starts. In this article, we will discuss how Chinese herbs - dandelion effects women with PMS.

I. Definition
Dandelion is a flowering plant belongs to family Asteraceae, native to Europe, North America and Asia. It contains high amount of minerals, vitamins, fiber, micronutrients etc. and has been used in traditional Chinese medicine for body detoxification including the liver toxins.

II. How dandelion effects women with PMS.
1. Liver function
Dandelion helps to clean the bloodstream and increase liver in bile secretion into the intestine resulting in improving the liver function in regulating the production of insulin and circulatory system in transporting the oxygen and nutrients to the body cells need, thereby reducing the risk of food craving and energy.

2. Diuretics
It also improve the kidney function in toxins elimination through urinary secretion resulting in lessening the risk of fluid retention and weight gains.

3. Sugar regulating
Dandelion also contains substance which helps to improve function of pancreas in production of insulin if the blood sugar is high and stop the production of insulin if blood sugar is too low, thereby decreasing the risk of food craving for some women with PMS.

4. Laxative
Since it contains high amount of fiber, it not only helps to detoxify the large intestine but also improve the muscles in the large intestine in moving stool resulting in lessening the risk of constipation.

5. Abscesses
Dandelion also increases the collection of neutrophils in a cavity, usually caused by bacteria and parasites resulting in preventing the spread of infectious materials to other parts of the body, thereby, reducing the risk of infection and inflammation to the reproductive organs.

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I have been studying natural remedies for disease prevention for over 20 years and working as a financial consultant since 1990. Master degree in Mathematics, teaching and tutoring math at colleges and universities before joining insurance industries. Part time Health and entertainment Article Writer.

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Pre-menstrual Syndrome and Chinese Herbs - Cuscuta (Tu Si Zi)

By Kyle J Norton

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Premenstrual syndrome effects over 70% to 90% of women before menopause in the US and less for women in Southeast Asia because of their difference in living style and social structure. It is defined as faulty function of the ovaries related to the women's menstrual cycle, it effects a women's physical and emotional state, and sometimes interferes with daily activities as a result of hormone fluctuation. The syndrome occurs one to two weeks before menstruation and then declines when the period starts. In this article, we will discuss how Chinese herbs Cuscuta (tu si zi) effects women with PMS.

I. Definition

Cuscuta is a genus of yellow, orange or red parasitic plants and belongs to the family Cuscutaceae. It have been used in traditional medicine in treating liver and kidney diseases.

II. how Chinese herbs Cuscuta (tu si zi) effects women with PMS.

1. Hepatoprotective
Cuscuta contains chemical agent which helps to prevent liver damage caused by either environment toxins or toxins accumulated in the liver resulting in improving the liver function in
regulating the levels of estrogen in the menstrual cycle and lessening the symptoms of PMS.

2. Lignan
It also contains lignan, one of the member of phytoestrogen, which helps to inhibit the bad estrogen and raise the levels of good estrogen resulting in balancing the hormones between estrogen and progesterone thereby, reducing symptoms of premenstrual syndrome.

3. Flavonoid
Flavonoid is better known for it antioxidant properties in improve immune system fighting the growth of tumor and cancer. It also increases the immune system in fighting against the virus or bacteria re productive organ infection and inflammation.

4. Diuretics
Cuscuta also knows to improve kidney function in getting rid of the toxins in the body through urinary secretion resulting in lessening the risk of water retention and weight gain for some women with PMS.

5. Digestive system
It also helps to improve digestive absorption of vital vitamins and mineral by stopping diarrhea for some women before and after ovulation.

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All rights reserved. Any reproducing of this article must have the author name and all the links intact. "Let Take Care Your Health, Your Health Will Take Care You" Kyle J. Norton I have been studying natural remedies for disease prevention for over 20 years and working as a financial consultant since 1990. Master degree in Mathematics, teaching and tutoring math at colleges and universities before joining insurance industries. Part time Health and entertainment Article Writer.

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Pre Menstrual Syndrome (PMS) And Diet - Eggplant

By Kyle J Norton

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As we mentioned in previous article, Premenstrual syndrome effects over 70% to 90% of women before menopause in the US and less for women in Southeast Asia because of their difference in living style and social structure. It is defined as faulty function of the ovaries related to the women's menstrual cycle. The syndrome occurs one to two weeks before menstruation and then declines when the period starts. In this article, we will discuss how eggplant effects women with premenstrual syndrome.

I. Definition
Eggplant is a plant belongs to the family Solanaceae, native to Sri Lanka and India. It has been used in traditional medicine in improving kidney function and sexual libido for men and women alike.

II. How eggplant helps to treat women with PMS

1.Water retention
Traditional Chinese herbalist believe, kidney besides plays an important role in sexual desire and activity for women and men alike, it also helps to regulating the body fluid. Unbalancing yin and yang qi or blood stagnation in the kidney organ causes over active or abnormal function not only in regulating the urinary secretion but also interfering the sexual function.

2. Immunity
Eggplant also contains antioxidant which helps to reduce the risk of cells oxidation resulting in lessening the risk of inflammation of the reproductive organs and forming of free radical. It also protect our body against infection caused by bacteria and virus.

3. Cholesterol
Eggplant contains chemical agents act as satin which help to inhibit the HMG-CoA reductase enzyme in the liver thereby, lessening the bad cholesterol synthesis and increasing the blood circulation which is vital for the cells in the nervous system needs and reducing the symptoms of dizziness, loss of concentration and memory.

4. Vitamins and minerals
Eggplant contains high amount of vitamins and minerals including vitamin C, B complex, Magnesium and potassium which is vital for protecting our body against water retention, weight gain and assisting the nervous cells in neutrotransmitting information between themselves and glands. The folate is also helps the body in regulating cells duplication and growth.

5. Nicotinoid
Eggplant contains high amount of nicotinoid, regularly intake of small portion of eggplant helps to improve the function of cells in the nervous system in transmitting information resulting in increasing the feeling of relaxation, calmness and alertness. It also helps to curve appetite, thereby, reducing weight gain. Remember, nicotioid is highly addictive.

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I have been studying natural remedies for disease prevention for over 20 years and working as a financial consultant since 1990. Master degree in Mathematics, teaching and tutoring math at colleges and universities before joining insurance industries. Part time Health and entertainment Article Writer.

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Pre-Menstrual Syndrome - PMS Debunked

By Marie C. Barrett


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I am surprised with the number of teenage girls and women that I have spoken with who do not know how to cope with Pre-Menstrual Syndrome, or PMS, as it is known. At some time or other most women suffer the effects of PMS, which can upset their social, school and business lives as well as their general health. Education in this important area of personal health is now timely for all women suffering the debilitating symptoms of PMS.

PMS is a culmination of various debilitating symptoms associated with the menstrual cycle of women and is rampant among eighty to ninety percent of menstruating women. The frequency of symptoms seems to be highest among women in their twenties and thirties.

This syndrome activates many disruptive and debilitating symptoms up to a fortnight before the start of menstruation. In most women, these symptoms disappear after the onset of the menstrual period, however, some experience symptoms until the end of their period. Symptoms of Pre-Menstrual Syndrome vary across several areas of a woman's holistic well being. Disturbances have been linked to psychological, physical and emotional upsets.

Although hormonal changes appear to play a significant role in PMS, it is not clear why some women experience unbearable symptoms while some experience none. For those sensitive to decreasing levels of estrogen, the effects can be traumatic. Perhaps one of the most readily recognized symptoms of the hormonal changes is how it affects affect a woman's emotional state, often causing irritability or a very low threshold of tolerance to emotional triggers.

There are many other notable symptoms of PMS. Some women complain of severe headaches, a feeling of heaviness in the abdomen and lower back, painful joints, abdominal cramping, panic, fatigue, depression, backache, anxiety, heart palpitations, fluid retention, constipation, decreased work performance, lack of coordination and uncontrollable spells of crying. While all of these symptoms rarely occur at the same time, most women can relate to experiencing many of them on a regular basis.

PMS has been linked to depression in many women, particularly in post-pregnancy. Symptoms are more severe in women with a history of depression in their families, and it is well for family members to notice if depression is becoming a regular state with a post-natal mum, and find help before depression sets in.

There are many strategies women can learn and implement to alleviate the symptoms of Pre-Menstrual Syndrome. You will find extensive research results and answers to your questions at http://www.womenshealth-pms.com.

To find more information on PMS, and how to alleviate the symptoms, go to http://www.womenshealth-pms.com.

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Pre Menstrual Syndrome (PMS) And Diet - Soybean
By Kyle J Norton

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As we mentioned in previous article, premenstrual syndrome is defined as faulty function of the ovaries related to the women's menstrual cycle, it effects a women's physical and emotional state, and sometimes interferes with daily activities as a result of hormone fluctuation. The syndrome occurs one to two weeks before menstruation and then declines when the period starts. In this article, we will discuss how soybean effects women with premenstrual syndrome.
I. Definition Soybean is a nutritional foods which is recommended to be eaten regularly by dietitian. It belongs to species of legume and native to Southeast Asia. It contains high amount of protein which is vital for vegetarian for replacing animal protein in their daily diet. Soybean is toxic if it is eaten RAW.
II. How soy bean effects women with PMS 1. Phytoestrogen Regularly intake of soybean product helps to decrease the risk of over production of bad estrogen for women with PMS, because soy bean products contain phytoestrogen, which helps to occupy the estrogen receptors, thereby, reducing the risk of hormone imbalance.
2. Alpha-linoleic acid Alpha linoleic acid is important for production in PGE1 and 3 which help to regulate the production of prostaglandins hormone resulting in lessening the risk of premenstrual pain and cramp caused over production of certain members in the prostaglandins hormones.
3. Omega fatty acid Soy bean contains high levels of Omega 6 fatty acid which is essential in helping liver in fatty acid and fat and protein metabolism resulting in lessening the risk of uterus pain and cramps and nervous tension including depression, anxiety and emotional and physical stress.
4. Isoflavonoids Soy bean contains high amount of phytochemical-isoflavonoid which not only helps to reduce the levels of bad cholesterol in the blood stream, blocking over production of levels of bad estrogen thereby, reducing heart disease and hormone imbalance, it also helps to improve the digestive system in absorbing vital vitamins and mineral resulting in lessening the severity of premenstrual syndrome.
5.Hgenistein and diadzein Besides function as flavonoid, it not only helps to improve the immune system in fighting against irregular cell growth causing breast cancer and tumors, but also reduce the risk of inflammation and infection to the reproductive organs.
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"Let Take Care Your Health, Your Health Will Take Care You" Kyle J. Norton. I have been studying natural remedies for disease prevention for over 20 years and working as a financial consultant since 1990. Master degree in Mathematics, teaching and tutoring math at colleges and universities before joining insurance industries. Part time Health and entertainment Article Writer.

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Pre-Menstrual Syndrome - Breaking the Taboo

By Juliet Platt

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Millions of women experience a time towards the end of their cycle when they feel low, angry, anti-social and unable to cope with daily tasks. Many women also experience physical pain and discomfort at this time.

The symptoms and causes of problems associated with hormonal change and pre-menstrual syndrome are attributed to a vast array of triggers - from imbalances in estrogen and progesterone, animal growth hormones, food intolerances, poor diet, little exercise or too much alcohol and caffeine - and there are now reams of therapeutic advice available recommending this or that remedy and lifestyle change.

Of course, that the condition of PMS is being taken seriously is a positive step. Western society - women and men included - has spent too long believing that PMS symptoms are a liability, or are psychosomatic, and need to be dismissed entirely from the imagination in order to achieve a smooth and homogenous daily experience.

However, with so many remedies, lifestyle changes and health approaches being recommended, we are in danger of seeing the taboo of PMS swinging the other way. Instead of being something about which society is in denial, it is now being treated as an unacceptable feature of life, against which positive steps must be taken for eradication.

This "find it and fix it" mentality is a very male one, espoused as much by men as by women in modern society, though it is no surprise that many purveyors of health supplements and dietary advice are men. So what if, in order to truly break the taboo around PMS, we choose to respond to our feminine symptoms as opposed to resisting and reacting to them?

The menstrual cycle is nature's way of preparing our bodies to create new life. As women we are blessed with the creative ability to conceive and nurture life from its very beginning. What if we learned to accept and embrace our monthly experience by tuning into our body, hearing its message, and responding in a way that respects what it is telling us?

Historically the western world has marched to the beat of a masculine drum. Male hormonal cycles are much shorter, usually taking 24 hours, rather than the 28 days of the female cycle. This shorter frequency means we tend to view men's behaviour as more constant and predictable, while women have gained a reputation of blowing hot and cold depending on the time of the month.

Breaking the taboo around PMS involves women discovering the gift that there is in our symptoms. It means deepening our self-awareness about how to respond best to our experience, and learning how to conduct the powerful conversations in our lives to be able to march to the beat of our own drum.

This way I am sure our modern way of living and working will have the best chance of transforming into something which supports and honours women's particular skills and contribution, which in turn may just transform the world.

Juliet Platt is a writer, workshop faciliatator, and Certified Professional Coactive Coach. She lives and works in Wiltshire, England with her husband and 2 children. She writes regularly for local magazines, and is an award-winning short story writer. She works as an associate facilitator and coach with Stillpoint Associates http://www.stillpointassociates.com.

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