PMS: What is it & What Can You Do? posted on June 8, 2016 pmspms signspms solutionspms symptomssupplements for pms Share this Post Share on Twitter Share on Facebook Share on Google Plus Pre-Menopausal Issues for Women (PMS) Typically Occurs 7-14 Days Prior to Menses, and may include: • 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