Premenstrual syndrome, commonly abbreviated as PMS, is a medically recognized condition with a wide array of symptoms. These symptoms range from marked increases in fatigue to sudden and virtually uncontrollable flashes of anger. Moods may change as quickly as situations that elicit them and these are simply the emotional side effects.

On the physical side there is the bloating that makes it hard for women to fit into their regular wardrobe. Joints and muscles hurt in a way that is reminiscent of an oncoming cold or flu. Virtually anyone is familiar with abdominal cramping, but …

Serotonin is an important neurotransmitter manufactured and found in the brain. Along with other neurotransmitters, serotonin helps to support emotional wellness and sleep patterns as well as energy levels, sex drive and appetite.

Serotonin also promotes healthy concentration, a positive mental attitude, memory and mental alertness. Other neurotransmitters such as dopamine, as well as certain hormones like cortisol are also involved in maintaining balanced mood and feelings of confidence and well-being.

While your feelings are not all about brain chemicals, the …

Perhaps one of the most misunderstood conditions known to humans (women in particular) is premenstrual syndrome aka PMS. Medical researchers do not know specifically what causes PMS although they do understand some of the factors that can contribute to it.

Basically, there is some screw-up in the endocrine system (consists of all the glands like the thyroid, pituitary, pineal, hypothalamus, thymus, adrenals and of course, the ovaries) and the release of hormones, like estrogen and prostaglandin, are not released properly and can fluctuate.

While there are plenty of self-treatments like over the counter pain relievers, herbal remedies …

There is a group of symptoms that exist in the world of childbearing women that occur in the Luteal phase of the menstrual cycle and are referred to as premenstrual syndrome (PMS).

These symptoms can be quite disruptive of a woman’s life causing physical suffering, emotional upheaval and psychological pain. The symptoms begin when the egg is released and end soon after the menses begins.

The symptoms may be mild, moderate or severe and can vary each month. If a woman is suffering from PMS she is more than just uncomfortable she is feeling anxious, depressed or …

PMS also known as premenstrual syndrome is a widespread condition that affects women of childbearing age. It is during the time immediately preceding actual menstruation that PMS hails the hormonal changes that lead to premenstrual symptoms. It is noteworthy that not everyone with premenstrual symptoms also suffers from PMS.

In some cases this condition is not actually part of their monthly experiences at all. Statistics estimate that only 40% of women with any kind of premenstrual symptoms actually experience PMS. Of these there are roughly 10% who report to feel virtually disabled by the severity of …

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The idea of premenstrual syndrome (PMS) is sometimes controversial but in the last decade it has become a more accepted diagnosis and researchers have recognized over 150 different signs and symptoms of PMS.

Doctors have found it difficult to diagnose women with PMS because there are so many different symptoms and women can experience more than one of these symptoms each month and they can vary each month and even chance from mild to moderate or severe.

The pattern however is the same with symptoms starting at ovulation and ending with the …

Women who are diligent about taking their calcium and vitamin D to ward off osteoporosis have an added side benefit – fewer PMS symptoms! That’s right, getting plenty of vitamin D and calcium the primary building blocks for healthy bones can helps alleviate the symptoms of premenstrual syndrome aka PMS.

PMS can be defined as a group of symptoms that occur in between the time of ovulating and menstruating. A myriad of symptoms can plague a woman going through this and include cramps, headaches, irritability, breast tenderness, bloating, constipation and mood swings that may veer into …

There are many treatments that a doctor may advise a woman to use to help with the symptoms of premenstrual syndrome (PMS) including medications that can have nasty side effects. Many women opt instead of use natural remedies for PMS because they can then avoid these nasty side effects while still getting relief from the symptoms of PMS.

Natural remedies are those they can do at home and include diet improvements, exercise, relaxation and other techniques to reduce stress and the use of therapies and also herbal remedies.

Diet improvements include eating smaller, more frequent meals to …

Premenstrual syndrome occurs usually between the time of ovulation and the first day of your period. Many women experience a host of symptoms that are attributed to premenstrual syndrome aka PMS.

As long as they don’t really interfere with your daily life and hamper activities, PMS is no problem. For extreme symptoms that are severe enough to disrupt life in general may be classified as premenstrual dysphoric disorder or PMDD and a doctor usually must make that diagnosis.

When you have PMDD and self-treatment and lifestyle changes do not alleviate the intensity of symptoms, a doctor will …

Is PMS keeping you up at night? Does it interfere in daily activities and is just an all around pain in the rear? You can make changes to your diet and add some great exercises and while they may be somewhat effective, what does it hurt to add another PMS tool to your arsenal?

Consider reflexology for those minor symptoms all the way to the more severe form of PMS called PMDD. Reflexology presents a natural way to restore the harmony and balance to your spirit, body and mind.

A look at PMS

PMS, short for premenstrual syndrome, …