What makes a woman Special?
Women are special creatures- we are different than men and that difference must be taken into consideration in our training and nutritional programs.
What is it that makes women special?
- The obvious physical characteristics
- Our monthly hormonal cycles
At different times over the past couple years, I noticed myself having extreme mood changes, symptoms of depression, complete physical exhaustion and total lack of motivation.After realizing that these symptoms came at the same time each month, I finally connected my symptoms to PMS.My PMS was negatively impacting every aspect of my life for about 2 weeks of every month!As I researched the subject I found that many women, as they have children and enter into their 30’s, have more PMS symptoms.Up to 85% of women suffer some of the 150 symptoms called PMS.
What caused my PMS? I am very healthy and fit, so why was I suffering so badly? My knowledge of nutrition led me to a possible nutrient deficiency.I started simple supplementation of key “hormonal support” nutrients including:B-6, magnesium, calcium, vitamin E and B-12.
Three months into my faithful supplementation I had my first symptom free cycle!!
Every female needs to realize the important role that vitamins and minerals play in supporting our natural hormonal cycle. Regardless of weather or not you suffer negatively from PMS, the female hormonal cycle affects every woman.As the mother of 3 young girls, I believe that from birth there is a “time of the month” for every female.
If you do suffer PMS, there is hope…before turning to an antidepressant or taking the pill for relief, please try the following supplements:
- Vitamin B6*: 100mg per day
- Vitamin E: 400-600 IU per day
- Calcium: 1,500 mg per day
- Magnesium: 800 mg per day
- Fatty Acids( like fish oil or flax seed oil): 2-4 gms per day
Or you can benefit by taking one of the my great Hormonal Timing Pill supplements
Remember YOU are in control of your body, life and legacy.
Get BUFF!
xoxoxo~Michelle
www.BuffMother.com
I too suffer from pms..will definitely try theese supplements.
They really do help!
Heaven sent info! A while ago my family doc sent me some antidepressant meds for my mood swings. My bff takes them, she calls them her happy pill. I bought them but haven’t taken them yet, they’re sitting in my med cabinet. I’m really weary about taking meds. I will try your suggestion, thanks!
I’m weary about meds too! It’s been proven that exercise works better than prozac, so try that first
Day 8 – before I had my little girl in January I had a perfect cycle. However, because I’m still breastfeeding I haven’t had a period since the birth. I know I suffer from PMS as I too suffer mood swings & more importantly the ‘I can’t do this anymore’ symptom. I’ve started using the HIF chart again in the last 8 days to see if I can chart the start date every month. Let’s hope my random moods are confined to only a few weeks of the month……not most of the month as I fear! God bless my incredibly patient & loving fiancé
Thanks for the info.
I’ve been fortunate so far with that area but great to know if/WHEN that changes.
prevention is smart..good nutrition and supplementation are always a good idea
Thank you for this info!! Wow I definitely suffer… I am going to try those vitamins for sure
Go for it!! I love them~!!!
I am hoping the pills work for me……..I had the worst period ever last time! Can’t wait to see an improvement.
I’m sorry to hear your period was a rough one…mine was too, but I chalk it up to how I was a super slacker on my diet the month before- good nutrition really helps!!
I totally agree, since starting supplementation of key vitamins and minerals my pms symptoms are almost gone. thanks so much for figuring this out for me
I have definitely noticed my PMS get worse since I’ve had my son. I take all of these except magnesium. Will try that too!
I will certainly add these supplements to my daily regiment. I get horrible lower back pain during my monthly. The doctor advised that it is because I had back labour during my first pregnancy and it will never go away so I am willing to try anything natural to avoid taking drugs to get rid of that pain
I love to read anyway that I can improve not only myself, but my well-being also.
Great post!