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| SOY |
| THE SUPPLEMENT SAM-e |
| TURMERIC |
| VALERIAN ROOT |
| VITAMIN E |
| YOGA, WARM SHOWERS |
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[YEA] 09/20/2007: Mika from Santa Barbara, California writes: "Although PMS is supposed to happen the week before the period, i only get this way the day before and the first 2 days of my period. When I'm on the rag there is no terror as fierce as mine. I get terrible cramps, my mood changes rapidly, and i feel antsy all the time. The only thing that calms me down is drinking soy milk (hot or cold). It could be the B-vitamins, it could be something in soy, or it could be the protein. Another post on this topic said that women should avoid soy because of its phytoestrogens. For me, anyways, soy works wonders. It could be genetics. I grew up eating alot of soy (tofu, edamame, natto, bean juice, kinako...) and I come from a Japanese heritage. Maybe East Asians are less prone to soy-side effects?"
07/09/2009: Rose from Tampa, Florida replies: "Soy is not for everyone. There are wonderful benefits, however there are also some hidden dangers.....it causes anemia among other things and can also cause hypothyroidism."
07/09/2009: Joyce from Joelton, Tn. replies: "Hello Mika,
Have you ever taken a magnesium supplement to get rid of the PMS symptoms? This mineral is one a lot of people are deficient on and it does a lot of different things in our bodies from blood pressure, heart rates to PMS symptoms decrease!"
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[NAY] 07/08/2007: Joella from Los Angeles writes: "My husband and I started to make smoothies about 2 weeks ago every day, adding soy/green protein powder to the fruit smoothie. Well, this month I had the worst PMS symptoms ever! My breast size increased by one cup size (at least), I was terribly bloated and the bottom left side of my left breast had a constant shooting pain. As the symptoms got worse as my period approached, I realized the soy powder was probably causing the side effects. I continued to have my daily smoothies, but substituted rice protein in place of the soy powder. 2 days later (but 4 days before my period) all the symptoms disappeared. I think women should be very careful with soy as there is clearly a hormonal response. The soy powder I used was Alive by Nature's Way with non GMO soy. If I kept it up, who knows about truly serious side effects like breast cancer? Perhaps organic soy wouldn't have produced the same side effects."
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[YEA] 06/10/2007: Arica from Athens, GA writes: "A few days before my period, I often find myself getting extremely anxious and paranoid. The same thing happens on day 5 of my period.. Not sure what is happening to my hormones, but I don't like it! I have discovered that a 200 mg of Sam-e will immediately stop the anxiety and paranoia. I still feel quite emotional up until the day I get my period, but it is way reduced with sam-e. Great supplement. I don't take it every day, just when necessary."
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[YEA] 07/10/2008: Liana from Mississauga, Ontario, Canada writes: "Turmeric reduced my PMS symptoms substantially. I was born and raised in Central Java, Indonesia. In addition to the fact that turmeric has been used in cooking for many centuries, it is one of the common home-made herbal remedies for menstrual cramps.
This is the version that I used effectively on myself while living in Western countries where fresh turmeric root was not available:
1.Boil 1 teaspoon of turmeric powder in 1 to 2 cups of water.
2.Add lemon/lime juice.
3.Add honey (or sugar) to taste.
4. Drink this once a day.
Whenever I remembered to take this about 5 days before my menses, I had absolutely no discomfort whatsoever. And ... as a bonus, my complexion that turned itchy, bumpy and/or pimply before and during menstruation usually stayed smooth.
Now come to think of it, even though I am now post-menopausal, I probably will still benefit from this concoction. Thank you to all of those who write how turmeric root/powder cures other ailments such as colds."
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[YEA] 05/24/2007: Julia from Portland, Oregon writes: "Lately, I have been turning into a WITCH with PMS. I just can´t seem to control myself and my emotions---the frustration and anger. My mom`s been having me take 2 valerian root capsuls every several hours, and it is the only thing that calms me right down. It´s wonderful! I´m also in the middle of experimenting with the iodine as well! Thanks for the tip!"
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[YEA] 01/29/2008: Carolyn from Pittsburgh, PA. writes: "After finding a lump in my breast, rushing to a doctor, I was told that I' needed to find a surgeon, before a scan was even taken. After the scan, I was informed that it was merely a cyst and I could either have it aspirated with a needle, or just leave it, as it would cause no harm. I left it alone, and remembered being told that vitamin E can cause cysts to go away. It worked and when the cyst came back a year later, I went straight to the vitamin E bottle, and next doctor appointment, there was no signs of the cyst.I take it continually now. I am currently taking vitamin E (as d-alpha Tocopheryl Acetate) 1000 IU, but if I recall, I was taking 400 IU when my cyst dissolved."
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[YEA] 11/24/2007: Sandy from In the sticks, Nevada writes: "Vitamin E has totally eliminated the breast pain I would get before my period, as well as the cramping I would get during my period. I take 400 IU once a day. The breast pain disappeared the first month I was taking this and the cramping disappeared the second month."
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[YEA] 12/28/2007: Aaliyah from Richmond, Virginia writes: "Well, Ladies I tried doin soft exercises(YOGA) and taking warm showers.These helped with some of the cramping for my PMS. Also MOVE AROUND!!!! It really helps. Another way is to take a Ibprophen,or Tylonal before you go to bed and by the morning you will be up and ready to go."
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