One question I get all the time is: can PMDD be cured? This condition is complex, with multiple factors contributing to your experience. But that being said, there is a lot we can do to address your PMDD symptoms.
PMDD or pre-menstrual dysphoric disorder is a condition where you experience severe symptoms in the 1-2 weeks prior to menstruating.
If you have significant symptoms in the lead-up to your period, you might be wondering, ‘do I have PMDD, or is this just PMS?’ PMDD, or pre-menstrual dysphoric disorder, often goes undiagnosed despite the severe symptoms it can cause.
Let’s have a closer look at what this condition involves, and how you can tell if you might have PMDD.
Do you experience monthly mood swings? If so, you might be wondering about the differences between PMDD vs PME or PMS. Although these conditions have some factors in common, the management and treatment of each is unique.
Let’s take a closer look at PMDD vs PME & PMS, and what you need to know about each.
Do you know the factors that can set off hormonal mood swings? In my experience, there are 3 major mood triggers that can cause disturbances in the second half of your cycle. By understanding these triggers, you can address them and manage your moods more effectively.
Serotonin is a brain chemical that makes you feel happy and relaxed.
Trauma can be a challenging issue, particularly when you throw in your monthly cycle. You get stuck in a loop of feeling better for a couple of weeks, but when your luteal phase hits, you’re back to square one!
If you feel that trauma is keeping you stuck, there are ways you can help your body and nervous system process and heal.
Do you suffer from severe PMS or even PMDD symptoms? If so, a low histamine diet could help to alleviate them naturally.
Histamine is a common cause of hormone-related mood issues including anxiety, depression, insomnia and even addictive tendencies. But by following a low histamine diet, particularly during your luteal phase, you may be able to get these symptoms under control again.
Do you feel depressed, anxious, or disconnected? Or maybe you suffer from PMS or PMDD? Low serotonin may be to blame for these symptoms, but you can boost your serotonin naturally through simple daily rituals.
Today I want to share my top 10 tips for how to boost your serotonin naturally on a daily basis.
Do you suffer from PMS, cyclic mood swings and even rage before your period? If so, low vitamin B6 may be playing a role in your symptoms.
Vitamin B6 is involved in many of the body’s systems and functions. So when you’re not getting enough, or you have a condition such as pyrroles,
Could low iodine be playing a role in your mood-related symptoms? There is a close relationship between iodine, your metabolism, your hormones and your brain chemicals. This means that a lack of iodine may trigger or even be a direct cause of your mood swings.
Iodine is an influential nutrient,
Have you heard of castor oil packs as a way to support fertility, calm the nervous system and aid in detoxification? This home remedy is one of my personal favourites – it’s easy, affordable, and can help with a host of concerns.
Castor oil packs are one of the tools I recommend regularly for clients.