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Premenstrual Syndrome

Description

One of the most common hormone-related conditions of otherwise healthy women is Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS). It may occur 7-14 days before menses or through 2-3 days of menstruation.

Symptoms

Mood swings, mild-to-severe personality change, acne, decreased energy, tension, altered sex drive, breast pain, backache, edema of fingers and ankles, headaches, abdominal bloating, depression, sugar craving, cramps, irritability and weight gain.

Diet

Limit consumption of sugar, honey, salt, alcohol, tobacco, caffeine containing foods, white flour, maple syrup, dried fruit and fruit juice, milk and dairy products, fats. Increase protein intake from vegetable sources such as legumes, vegetable oils, green leafy vegetables except cabbage, and cauliflower, red meat and fowl; fish is better. Avoid spicy foods, greasy foods, and artificial ingredients, chocolate, sour and sweet foods, cheese. Drink plenty of warm to hot water.

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Product Suggestions

Evecare Evecare is a herbal uterine tonic containing different herbs that are used in various menstrual disorders. Its stimulatory effect on the ovarian tissue may produce an estrogen-like activity. Evecare is useful in the treatment of anemia and general weakness that are common manifestations of this disorder. It also has anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties. It exhibits relaxant and antispasmodic effect on several spasmogens on uterine and other smooth muscle attributing to the favorable action of the drug as a uterine sedative. The combined action of the herbs in Evecare is responsible for its efficacy in premenstrual syndrome.

StressCare StressCare produces a feeling of improved physical and mental fitness in a majority of patients and has been found to be effective in reducing problems related to hormonal disturbances. StressCare also assists in improvement of psychological symptoms and is a proven to be an anxiolytic and antidepressant. It has been regarded as a potent adaptogenic and is helpful in problems related to premenstrual syndrome.

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