Mindful Nutrition Counseling
For Women, By Women
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Nutrition and Premenstrual Syndrome
Pre-menstrual syndrome or PMS is a collection of sometimes severe, recurrent physical and emotional symptoms that occur from several days to two weeks before your period. PMS can arise any time during puberty through menopause, but is more prevalent in women who are in their late 20’s through early 30’s. Up to 40 percent of menstruating women have symptoms severe enough to disrupt their daily lives.
There are upwards of 150 physical and behavioral symptoms that have been associated with PMS. The most common symptoms include irritability, bloating, mood swings, anxiety, depressed mood, fatigue, appetite changes, water retention and breast tenderness. Dysmenorrhea (menstrual cramps) is not considered a symptom of PMS, however many women with PMS experience them. PMS is thought to result from waning estrogen levels and a surge in progesterone during the luteal phase, or last 14 days, of a woman’s cycle.
Symptoms of PMS can worsen with advancing age and stress, although the underlying causes are not well understood. Women who suffer from depression, anxiety disorders, or chronic medical conditions may have an increased risk for PMS, but these conditions can occur in women without PMS, as well. Heredity can be a factor; if your mother or sister suffers from PMS, there is a good chance that you do, too.
For many women, changes in diet, along with regular exercise, can reduce symptoms of PMS. The goal of nutrition management of PMS is to ease symptoms; to normalize hormones; and to regulate blood sugar in order to maintain energy levels during the last 14 days of the menstrual cycle. Our dietitians with Mindful Nutrition Counseling can help you manage your symptoms of PMS by creating a customized meal plan that is rich in nutrients such as magnesium, the B vitamins, and other nutrients that play key roles in hormone and appetite regulation.
Who are We?
We are women who are passionate about women’s health. As registered dietitians and health educators at Mindful Nutrition Counseling, we will provide you with the tools and support that you need to achieve good health at every stage of your life. This includes hormone balance through optimal nutrition; weight management; nutrition education before, during and after pregnancy; and solutions for stress management.
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