Health care is a major news story these days. Turn on the television and someone is talking about it. Whether you are fortunate enough to have health insurance or not, you are probably concerned with your health and that of your family.

For those looking for alternatives to traditional medicine, you may want to look into the benefits of evening primrose oil.

Evening primrose has been used for hundreds, if not thousands, of years among Native American tribes. Medical science has been studying this herb and found that it has healing properties which may be beneficial for …

There has been much to do about PMS over the years. Everything from, “it is all in your heads” to “you are crazy! Women have been disbelieved, ridiculed and told they are crazy for complaining of the symptoms of PMS. In the last decade premenstrual syndrome (PMS) has been more widely accepted by the medical community and by society as a whole and the stigma of PMS has diminished.

Women have overcome the stigma of PMS by becoming more educated about what PMS really is and learning how to deal with the symptoms they experience. They …

Chinese medicine is known the world over to be highly effective for a wide variety of illnesses and conditions. It is not in the least surprising to learn that Chinese medicine also has tips and tricks for those women who are suffering from PMS symptoms on a regular basis. As you know, PMS is the time of month when the majority of women begin to feel emotionally a bit out of sorts, and physically weak. Some associate bloating with PMS, while for others the most problematic issue is the irritability and also anxiety.

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Premenstrual syndrome, or PMS as it is commonly known, is a medical condition that can affect women who continue to menstruate. The act menstruation means that the woman is also of childbearing years. Unfortunately the term PMS has often been used in a derogatory fashion to describe the emotional state of women.

Although the cause is still relatively unknown there has been some link to the fluctuation in hormones present in the female body as it is ready to menstruate. It is important to understand that not all women suffer from pre-menstrual syndrome …

Many women have premenstrual syndrome (PMS) approximately 40 million in fact. PMS is a disorder that is not a “cookie cutter” disorder. The symptoms vary from woman to woman and even the same woman can have different symptoms from month to month.

At the present time scientists and researchers have not been able to pinpoint a cause or a cure for PMS. They do suspect that changing hormones may trigger the onset of PMS. PMS can be mild, moderate or severe. Postpartum depression is a special form of PMS and is a severe depression that a …

Here is the good news about anxiety disorders: They are treatable. There are a variety of treatments for anxiety, including behavioral therapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy, relaxation techniques and medication. But the question more and more patients are posing to their doctors is: Is prescription medication the best treatment option?

Anxiety is complicated to diagnose because it is often found to be a symptom of other medical conditions or a side effect of other behaviors. For example, some people react to too much caffeine by exhibiting symptoms of anxiety disorders, including, occasionally, panic attacks. Other conditions that can …

Did you know that Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) has over 150 different symptoms! No wonder it is so difficult to diagnose with so many symptoms that women could be experiencing every month.

Did you know that there are physical and emotional and psychological symptoms of PMS? Approximately 40% of all women currently menstruating experience some PMS symptoms.

The most common symptoms of PMS are bloating, mood changes, headaches, irritability, anxiety or depression, low self-esteem, difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep, changes in appetite or food cravings especially for sweets, fatigue, and breast tenderness, swelling or pain.

Symptoms for PMS …

Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) used to be called Premenstrual Tension (PMT) and is a collection of approximately 150 symptoms that women have once a month just prior to having her menstrual flow of blood. The symptoms may be predictable each month but may vary in intensity. The symptoms usually start when the ova (egg) are released and stop shortly after the blood flows. A small percentage of women who have PMS have the symptoms so severely that they are said to have premenstrual dysphoric disorder which is a severe form of PMS. Women who have PMS …

If you suffer from PMS and have actually discussed the condition with your doctor, the odds are good that you were urged to increase your intake of certain dietary supplements, such as magnesium, calcium, vitamins E and D, and maybe even some evening primrose oil.

You may have followed this regimen faithfully now for two to three months, but rather than helping you with your PMS, things might actually have gotten worse. This most likely leaves you wondering what to do when dietary supplements for PMS do not work. Fortunately, there are still plenty of answers.

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Before the onset of premenstrual syndrome, massage the blend into the lower back at least once a day.

* Chamomile 7 drops
* Geranium 7 drops
* Lavender 7 drops
* Rose 5 drops
* Clary Sage 4 drops
* Borage 1 Tablespoon (15 …