What Doctors Don't Tell YouWomen with PMS often have low blood levels of omega-3 fatty acids (Am J Obstet Gynecol, 1984; 150: 363-6). This may be due to a genetic glitch that impairs conversion of linoleic acid
Women with PMS can benefit by boosting levels of specific nutrients. * Magnesium deficiency is common among women with PMS (Am J Clin Nutr, 1981; 34: 2364-6; Ann Clin Biochem, 1986; 23: 667-70). Ideally, take 400 mg/day but, in one trial, just 200...
Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) is a constellation of more than 150 known symptoms that occur one week to 10 days before a woman’s menstrual period.
Christopher Hobbs LAc AHGMen's and women's reproductive health issues are an important part of herbal and medical health care in modern societies. Herbal remedies have been used throughout history to help ease symptoms and balance hormones. For instance, the Mediteranean...
Dana Ullman MPHWomen tend to be the primary health care providers in most families. In the vast majority of homes women are responsible for watching over the health needs of the children, and by their shopping and cooking, they are responsible for fulfilling the...
Hyla Cass MDIt was never like this on Prozac ... there's more laughter. (Kate, 48-year-old author. The herbalists of ancient times knew about the powers of St. John's wort, and they used it for a wide variety of ailments. However, Western medicine discarded the...
Eric P. Durak MScMelatonin and Health ;Introduction
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Hypothyroidism, or an underactive thyroid system, is one of the most underdiagnosed and important conditions in the United States. It has been called the "unsuspected illness" and accounts for a great number of complaints in children, adolescents...
Elson M. Haas MDPremenstrual syndrome (PMS) is a recently described problem. Although the history of symptoms that occur around the menstrual cycle is ancient, it is likely that modern-day women, with increased demands and stresses, changes in nutrition, and new...
Judyth Reichenberg-Ullman ND MSWHave you ever wondered whether your period is normal? Is it hard to know, when you spot, or skip a period, or bleed unusually heavily if you're okay or there's something really wrong with you? I see women on a daily basis who want reassurance about...
