Pre-Menopausal Issues for Women (PMS)

• Severe mood swings: crying, extreme emotions, increased anxiety, depressed feelings

• Breast tenderness

• Fluid retention

• Weight gain

• Headaches

• Cramps (lower abdominal)

• Abdominal bloating

• Sugar cravings

• Irritability

• Acne

• Heavy flow

Possible PMS Contributing Factors:

• Estrogen Dominance

• Progesterone Deficiency

• Liver Congestion

• Toxic Bowel

• Increased Aldosterone levels

• Increased Prolactin Levels

• Poor Thyroid Function

Solutions for PMS:

• Urine Hormone Testing (DUTCH) to evaluate Estrogen, progesterone, testosterone and metabolite levels

• Urine Hormone Testing (DUTCH) to evaluate liver detox pathways

Supplementation:

• CoenzymeB Complete: one capsule, twice daily with food

• I3C complete: one capsule, twice daily

• Cycle Essentials: one capsule, twice daily

• Bio Identical Progesterone (where applicable)

Diet and Lifestyle:

• Must consume to a whole foods, unprocessed diet

• Plenty of vegetables and fruit

• Reduce consumption of: alcohol, sodium, chocolate, sugar and white refined flours

• Smaller, frequent meals

• Smaller portions

• Avoid hypoglycemia