Optimize Your Well-Being: Learn How a Nutritionist Can Empower You in Naturally Managing PMS. Happicore nutrition create personalized strategies, dietary tips, and holistic approaches that promise not just relief, but a renewed sense of well-being.
Firstly, what is premenstrual syndrome (PMS)?
Many women experience PMS symptoms in the week or two leading up to their period, and these symptoms may continue into the first few days of menstruation.
PMS Indicators and manifestations:
PMS is linked to over 150 symptoms.
• Non-physical symptoms of PMS include: mood swings, irritability, low mood, anxiety, a sense of being out of control, diminished concentration, altered libido, and food cravings.
• Physical symptoms of PMS include: breast tenderness, bloating, headaches, backaches, weight gain, acne, and gastrointestinal upset.
There are four subtypes of PMS, Take the PMS quiz to discover what type of PMS you suffer with.
Causes and Risk Factors of Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS):
- Gut dysbiosis.
- Chronic Stress
- Smoking: Nicotine affects neurocircuitry, increasing vulnerability to environmental stressors and compromising HPA axis functioning.
- Obesity: BMI > 30 strongly associated with increased PMS risk.
- Alcohol: Exhibits a negative association with anxiety, mood changes, and headaches during PMS.
- High intake of dairy and sugars may exacerbate PMS symptoms.
- High omega 6:3 ratio
For personalized PMS nutrition, lifestyle and supplementation advice, book in for a PMS nutrition consultation.
The cost for a 35-minute online PMS nutrition consultation is €40.
Take the quiz
Simply complete the PMS quiz or complete the contact form to book in for a PMS nutrition consultation
