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PMS
40% of women experience Premenstrual tension or PMS.  Symptoms consist of sore breasts, depression, irritability, depression and swelling of the ankles and abdomen.   These symptoms usually occur 8-12 days prior to Menstruation.

During Menstruation there is an imbalance in hormones and brain activity, and it is believed that too much Estrogen, uneven levels of progesterone and an inability to cope with hormone changes are main causes of PMS. But the real reason as to why this condition affects so many women, is unknown.

6 PMS treatments are:

herbalist.com #1: Take magnesium 1,000 mg. a day . Deficiencies have been linked to PMS.

herbalist.com PMS #2: Take calcium 1,500 mg.

Herbalist.com PMS #3: Take Vitamin B6 reduces water retention and increases blood Circulation to the female organs

Herbalist.com PMS #4: Take Vitamin E to help reduce breast soreness.
 

Herbalist.com PMS #5: Black cohosh relieves premenstrual tension, menstrual cramps and water retention, helps control mood changes.

Herbalist.com PMS #6: Dandelion root is a very powerful diuretic that helps evacuate excess water and Bloating, but is safer then commercial diuretic because it does not deplete potassium. Another important quality is that helps the liver discard Estrogen thus relieving PMS.