PMS

PMS is not only bothersome, it comes in different categories!

• PMS A - characterised by nerbousness, irritability, mood changes, anxiety and depression (most common)
• PMS C - characterised by cravings, increased appetite, headaches, dizziness or fainting, pounding around the time of menstruation
• PMS D - characterised by depression, crying, forgetfulness, confusion, lethargy and insomia

• PMS H - characterised by fluid retention, weight gain above 1.4kg, oedema/ swelling of face and extremities, as well as breast congestion and tenderness
• PMS P - characterised by excessive amounts of aches and pains, and a markedly reduced pain threshold ----> Can be alleviated with Mg supp!!

Misc : inculdes lower GIT effects such as diarrhoea/constipation, increased/reduced urination etc.
Causes that increase/reduce PMS symptoms : STRESS. diet (eg animal fat stimulates a inflammatory p/w), suceptibility of tissues with the body at that time, exercise etc etc)