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If you are one of the many women who experience premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD), you may be interested in learning about the potential benefits of a PMDD diet. PMDD is a condition that affects a woman’s mood and physical symptoms in the week or two leading up to her period. Symptoms can include irritability, anxiety, …
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Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD) is a condition that impacts women about 2-3 weeks out of every month. Symptoms can be mental, emotional, as well as physical. In this guide to treating PMDD we'll cover conventional treatments, as well as 12 natural treatments for PMDD to consider. Many women are familiar with premenstrual syndrome (PMS). By some estimates, 85% of us ... Read More
PMDD is a crippling disorder that happens once a month. Much like PMS, it is predictable. You know it’s coming. However, the severity of it is new each month. I suffer from PMDD. A typical day of experiencing PMDD goes something like this:
For those who have been in this situation of having to choose whether to go on meds or not to treat premenstrual dysphoric disorder, or PMDD, it's a tough place to be in. There are many pros and cons to both, and everyone is in different places and stages in life, so there's no
I have struggled with premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) for about half of my life. If you haven't heard of PMDD, check out my previous post to learn more. In this post, I'll be explaining more about my personal experience with PMDD. PMDD is an extreme sensitivity to the normal changes in hormones that occur during the menstrual cycle. Generally, someone with PMDD feels relatively normal for 1-2 weeks of their menstrual cycle, and terrible for 1-3 weeks...
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I lived with Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder or PMDD for about two years without knowing why I felt the way I did.
Understanding PMDD and the Natural Approach Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder, or PMDD, is an often misunderstood and frequently underdiagnosed condition that affects countless women. It's not just about the usual monthly mood swings, PMS or discomfort that many experience with their cycle; PMDD ca
Learn how to treat PMDD by exploring the many natural remedies available. Get a holistic view and discover ways to find relief.
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Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD) is a condition that impacts women about 2-3 weeks out of every month. Symptoms can be mental, emotional, as well as physical. In this guide to treating PMDD we'll cover conventional treatments, as well as 12 natural treatments for PMDD to consider. Many women are familiar with premenstrual syndrome (PMS). By some estimates, 85% of us ... Read More
In this blog, you learn the most common PMS symptoms, the difference between premenstrual syndrome (PMS) and premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD), as well as the hormonal imbalance causing PMS. We review and reiterate why allopathic drugs often don't work and suggest three natural remedies, suppor
The Age, 2 February 2014 “It can leave sufferers bedridden, unable to work and suicidal. But should extreme premenstrual syndrome be categorised as a mental disorder? By Amy Molloy. "WHEN THAT TIME COMES AROUND, I CAN'T CONTROL MY BEHAVIOUR OR MY EMOTIONS." This is the opening of an article in The Age about how PMS, in this case better described as premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD), can seriously affect women every month to the point where they cannot function. The faculty of medicine, nursing and health sciences at Monash University reports that 90% of women experience at least one symptom during their menstrual cycle, from feeling uncomfortable to gaining weight. A small percentage, 3 to 9%, experience debilitating symptoms where they cannot control their lives. This brings about a host of symptoms such as not being able to control behaviour, feeling worthless, useless and a terrible person. Last year PMDD was recognized in the fifth edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders.1 Research conducted in India concluded in 2009 that 54% of women with suicidal tendencies were menstruating at the time against 6.75% in the control group.1 The danger of having PMDD classified as a mental disorder is over-prescription and the use of antidepressants. The other danger is that lifestyle is overlooked such as diet and the use of beauty products. Diet and lifestyle As with any hormonal imbalance such as fertility issues, conception, it is recommended to look at one’s diet. It is advisable to reduce the intake of sugar, caffeine and alcohol and drink enough water. It is recommended to include healthy fats, such as avocado, coconut oil and olive oil (not heated), in the diet as hormones are made from fats and proteins and they need fuel1. Beauty products Moisturizers and other products applied to our skin penetrate the skin and enter into the muscle tissue and blood stream. Some of the components effect the functioning of our body and as Fertility specialist Nat Kringoudis mentions, they may contain toxins that mimic oestrogen and cause a hormone imbalance1. Check out the ingredients in your beauty products, soaps and shampoos; the skin is our largest organ and is permeable. Today there are many brands available that use natural ingredients. The role of reflexology Stress needs to be reduced and this is where Reflexology excels. It is also a great tool to balance hormones in the body. I don’t personally know anyone who suffers from PMDD so have not worked with anyone presenting with these symptoms. I have however worked with women with strong PMS symptoms as well as with menopausal women. My experience shows that reflexology lightens symptoms to the point where women no longer have extreme symptoms experienced before having reflexology. One menopausal woman was changing her bedding at least once every night if not twice due to extreme sweating. After a couple of treatments, this was no longer the case. She also felt better during the day with lasting improvement. Conclusion Research done by Dr Terry Oleson, Psychobiologist, and Bill Flocco, Reflexologist, supports that reflexology is effective in the treatment of PMS2 and I would suggest that, together with medical treatment, reflexology could offer support to those women who have been diagnosed with PMDD. References 1. Molloy, A. (2014). Women’s trouble: Should extreme premenstrual syndrome be categorised as a mental disorder? The Age. Retrieved from http://www.theage.com.au/lifestyle/womens-trouble-20140128-31knc.html 2. Oleson, T & Flocco, B. (1993). Randomized Controlled Study of Premenstrual Symptoms Treated with Ear, Hand, and Foot Reflexology. Obstetrics and Gynecology, 1993;82(6): 906-11. Retrieved from http://www.reflexology-research.com/index.php/what-is-reflexology/reflexology-information/reflexology-research/a-z-list-reflexology-research-abstracts-update/pre-menstrual-syndrome DISCLAIMER: Please note this article does not replace medical advice. Please consult with your medical doctor, naturopath and/or Chinese doctor if there are any health concerns.
In this blog, you learn the most common PMS symptoms, the difference between premenstrual syndrome (PMS) and premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD), as well as the hormonal imbalance causing PMS. We review and reiterate why allopathic drugs often don't work and suggest three natural remedies, suppor
Two weeks before my period started I was depressed and irritable; I had intense food cravings; I had mood swings; I didn’t like my normal activities anymore; I never could get enough sleep; extremely bloated; cried a lot; felt like dying; and I was just plain out depressed. - I had PMDD...
Did you know that premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) affects 46% of people with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)? But what’s the connection?
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Did you know that premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) affects 46% of people with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)? But what’s the connection?
My PMDD (pre-menstrual dysphoric disorder) was debilitating. After making some changes to my lifestyle, my symptoms have reduced dramatically. Here's what I did to ease my symptoms.
Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) is a mood disorder that is a more severe form of PMS. Learn about the symptoms of PMDD and how to cope with the condition.
