PMS and menstruation: what you should know

Your menstrual cycle — the basics, Reviewed by Dr. Amber Hayden, DO We tend to think a typical menstrual cycle runs about 28 to 35 days. Of course, almost all of us have experienced a month or two when our period wasn’t “normal” — during times of extreme stress, heavy dieting or excessive exercise, while taking medications or when we had […]

PMS and PMDD — advanced treatment, Reviewed by Dr. Sarika Arora, MD Some women experience such terrible PMS (premenstrual syndrome) that it completely devastates their lives. Many need advanced treatment measures to get relief from their symptoms and feel normal again. If your symptoms are not fully responding to the steps we’ve previously outlined, or if you have a diagnosis of […]

PMS symptoms and causes, Reviewed by Dr. Sarika Arora, MD PMS is all about the symptoms it causes. According to researchers, there are more than 200 possible PMS symptoms including irritability, bloating, cramping, cravings, headaches, breast tenderness, fatigue, nausea, sleep issues and acne. Whether you’re suffering from one painful symptom or 100, I want you to know you have […]

PMS symptoms, By Dr. Sarika Arora, MD Ready to find out more? Our PMS Symptom Profile will give you instant recommendations to reduce your symptoms. Take the profile now. Our PMS Program addresses the root cause of PMS for real relief. Try it now. When I ask women how their PMS symptoms affect their lives, they say, “I’m […]

Natural PMS relief that works, Reviewed by Dr. Amber Hayden, DO How can you treat PMS symptoms effectively and predictably? The surprising answer is: naturally. Natural PMS symptom relief targets the source of your frustrating symptoms by rebalancing your hormones so you don’t have to suffer each month. If you use over-the-counter drugs like Midol&reg or Pamprin&reg you could get […]

Menorrhagia (heavy menstrual bleeding), Reviewed by Dr. Amber Hayden, DO Menorrhagia, or heavy menstrual bleeding, causes women to soak through a single pad or tampon in a single hour for several hours or more. It also includes situations when a woman bleeds for more than a week and a half each month. You are considered to have hypermenorrhagia if […]

Luteinizing hormone (LH) and follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH), FSH and LH are two hormones secreted by the pituitary gland in the brain during the menstrual cycle. Blood levels of these hormones are often tested to determine how your ovaries are functioning. FSH (follicle-stimulating hormone) is released when estrogen levels are low. During a regular menstrual cycle, FSH levels begin to rise sharply midcycle, […]

Irregular periods and hormonal imbalance, Reviewed by Dr. Mary James, ND Irregular periods are extremely common as the first sign of hormonal imbalance. Your body may just need extra support to return your menstrual cycle to its regular, healthy pattern. If your irregular periods continue after taking our recommended steps, see your practitioner to find out what’s going on. Most […]

Irregular periods and PMS: first warning signs of bone health problems, by Dr. Sarika Arora and Dr. Susan E. Brown Many of us are making the mistake of assuming that bone health is something we don’t have to think about until far into the future. But the truth is your 20’s or 30’s are a critical time to be aware of the signals revealing the destruction […]

Herbal Treatments for PMS, In this article The root causes of PMS Nature’s PMS solutions We take PMS seriously How often have you had to cancel big plans because you were suffering from PMS? Not only does premenstrual syndrome impact your life, but there’s also a certain stigma attached to it, as if it isn’t really a legitimate reason […]

Health benefits of regular menstrual periods, Reviewed by Dr. Sarika Arora, MD When I talk about the benefits of our periods, many women roll their eyes, some laugh and others cry. While there are plenty of things I don’t love about my period, not everything about your period is negative! Your menstrual cycle is key to helping you learn, plan for, […]

Endometriosis — how a natural approach can help, By Dr. Mary James, ND If you’ve already been diagnosed with endometriosis, you probably know all too well the pain and frustration that can come with it. Many other women who suffer from endometriosis don’t even know they have it. This is because a definitive diagnosis is not all that easy to make. What’s more, […]

Eating to ease your PMS symptoms, Reviewed by Dr. Sarika Arora, MD What are the best foods for PMS? Fill up your shopping cart with these foods. And make sure you note the best choices for key PMS-fighting nutrients. If your PMS grocery shopping list consists of chocolate bars, tortilla chips, and triple chunk ice cream, we’ve got some helpful news […]

Dysmenorrhea (menstrual cramps), Reviewed by Dr. Amber Hayden, DO Menstrual cramps are a pain. By even the most conservative definitions, well over 40% of women everywhere suffer from painful pelvic cramping, or dysmenorrhea, along with other disruptive symptoms before, during and after their periods. Cramps can be accompanied by heavy bleeding, mood swings, fatigue and bloating, and can […]

Causes of irregular periods, At some point, most of us have experienced an irregular period due to a temporary situation, such as extreme stress or a new exercise routine. But if the irregular length, frequency, spotting or amount of bleeding during your period becomes a regular occurrence, we understand that you may start to feel a little worried or […]

Amenorrhea (absence of menstruation), Reviewed by Dr. Amber Hayden, DO Amenorrhea, or skipping multiple periods, may seem like a benign — or perhaps even convenient — problem, and it can be. However, in some cases, amenorrhea can lead to more significant health issues over time in terms of fertility, bone health and cancer risk. For those reasons alone, you […]