Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) is a name given to a group of symptoms which women suffer from around their menstrual cycle.
These symptoms may include irritability, fatigue, bloating, breast tenderness, food cravings, headaches, body aches, acne and gastro-intestinal symptoms.
Causes of PMS
Elevated estrogen levels
Low progesterone levels
Metabolic imbalances
Dietary Recommendations
Avoid toxins in the diet
Eat a balanced diet
Dietary Advice
Women that suffer from PMS should be very careful about consuming certain food products. Polyunsaturated vegetable oils (which are high in omega-6 fatty acids) can exacerbate PMS by adversely affecting prostaglandin balance. Also sugar, high carbohydrate and low fat, low protein diets can contribute to this problem. Patients should avoid all vegetable oils except olive oil and coconut oil. Caffeine in the form of coffee, tea, soda and chocolate can also worsen PMS symptoms.
