Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS)

Symptoms of PMS include any or all of the following: depression, cramps, water retention, skin eruptions, headaches, bloated abdomen, backache, breast swelling and tenderness, insomnia, fatigue, nervousness, joint pain, fainting spells, and changes in personality.

Dietary Strategy:

Eliminate sugar, refined carbohydrates, caffeine, alcohol, and dairy products.

Suggested Products & Herbal Remedies

Product	Dosage	Comments
HerBalance™ I 90 caps	3 caps daily, taken with meals	Can help relieve PMS symptoms, including fluid retention, migraines and breast inflammation.
	1/4 to 1/2 tsp per day	Help maintain hormonal balance.
Opti-Mag 120 Caps	500-1000 mg per day	Relieves cramps, backache and nervousness
	2-8 capsules daily	Reduces water retention.
Allay™ 90 caps	1 capsule 3 times per day	Nature’s greatest stress ingredients to create an alternative to anti-anxiety drugs and their unwanted side effects.
5-HTP (5-Hydroxytryptophan) 50mg-60caps, 100mg-60caps	50-300 mg per day with meals	Relieves PMS symptoms, especially depression.
Vitamin B6, Pyridoxine HCl 100mg 100 caps	200-500 mg/day	Reduces water retention, helps normalize nerve function.

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