You don't have to put up with PMS!

Do you struggle with PMS?

PMS, bloating, breast tenderness, mood swings. These have been normalized as an unfortunate but expected monthly part of a women's life. But it doesn't have to be that way! It is possible, and healthy, to have a symptom-free period.

Symptoms are Signs

Just because they're common, doesn't mean your symptoms are normal. Just because you've dealt with them your whole life doesn't mean you have to put up with them any longer. Symptoms are how your body communicates that something is out of balance. In the case of PMS, that imbalance is between estrogen and progesterone. Specifically, PMS is usually caused by too much estrogen and/or not enough progesterone in the luteal phase of your cycle.

Low Progesterone

If you're lacking progesterone, your cycles are likely less than 28 days. You may struggle with anxiety or depression around your period. A lack of progesterone is often due to stress. Stress can be emotional, environmental (toxicity, mold), or physical (injury, chronic pain, chronic infection). If this is you, take steps to manage those emotional stressors as best you can and connect with me about ways we can test for other stressors.

High Estrogen

If you have high estrogen, your cycle is likely longer than 30 days and your periods are heavy and painful. You may be irritable around your period. Elevated estrogen is often due to liver congestion. Start implementing castor oil packs - a simple home therapy for your liver. Do a couple in your follicular phase and as often as daily in your luteal phase. If you have chronic skin issues, a history of gallstones, or known exposure to toxins, schedule a consultation for more in-depth liver support.