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Published Jun 28, 2024

No More PMS? Eat These Foods For Fast Relief | Dr. Mark Hyman

Join Dr. Mark Hyman as he delves into the power of food and functional medicine to combat PMS by tackling estrogen dominance, inflammation, and hormonal imbalances through diet, lifestyle changes, and addressing root causes for effective relief and improved well-being.
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  • Root Causes

    Understanding the root causes of PMS is crucial for effective management. emphasizes that PMS is not an inevitable part of being female and doesn't always require medication. He highlights that factors like sugar, caffeine, alcohol, stress, lack of exercise, and environmental toxins contribute to hormonal imbalances 1.

    PM's is not a normal consequence of being female. If you're one of the many women who do suffer from PM's, you don't have to suffer from PM's every month enduring mood swings, breast tenderness, fluid retention, migraines, bloating or heavy painful periods.

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    Addressing these root causes through lifestyle changes can significantly alleviate symptoms without the side effects of medication.

       

    Dietary Changes

    Non-medicinal strategies offer promising relief for PMS symptoms. suggests incorporating nutrient-rich foods like almonds, chia seeds, and flaxseeds, which support hormone balance and reduce inflammation 2. Additionally, he recommends probiotic-rich foods such as sauerkraut and kimchi to support gut health, which is vital for hormone regulation 3.

    Almonds, chia seeds, hemp seeds, pumpkin seeds, sesame seeds, sunflower seeds. All these are rich in fiber. They're full of good fats. They have micronutrients like calcium, magnesium, zinc, iron, b six, phosphorus, which are all important for a healthy menstrual cycle and hormone balance.

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    These dietary changes, along with avoiding late-night eating and ensuring a balanced breakfast, can reset the body's hormonal system.

       

    Supplements

    Supplements and herbal interventions play a significant role in managing PMS. highlights the benefits of supplements like magnesium glycinate, calcium citrate, and omega-3 fatty acids for improving hormonal metabolism 3. Herbal remedies such as Chase berry and milk thistle also aid in hormone regulation and estrogen detoxification.

    A number of supplements been shown to really help ease PM's symptoms because they improve metabolic health, hormonal metabolism.

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    These interventions, combined with a healthy lifestyle and diet, can significantly reduce PMS symptoms and promote overall well-being.

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