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Ginseng and PMSGinseng and PMS

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PMSPMS

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What’s PMSWhat’s PMS

PMS = PMS = PPreremmenstrual enstrual SSymptomymptomPMS is a disorder characterized by a set PMS is a disorder characterized by a set

of hormonal changes.of hormonal changes. It triggers disruptive symptoms in a It triggers disruptive symptoms in a

significant number of women for up to two significant number of women for up to two weeks prior to menstruation. weeks prior to menstruation.

These regularly recurring symptoms from These regularly recurring symptoms from ovulation until menses typify PMS.ovulation until menses typify PMS.

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CharacteristicsCharacteristics

Over 150 symptoms Over 150 symptoms The most common complaints are The most common complaints are

headache and fatigue.headache and fatigue.Some common complaints: feeling "out-of-Some common complaints: feeling "out-of-

control", anxious, depressed and having control", anxious, depressed and having uncontrollable crying spells. uncontrollable crying spells.

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Symptoms -1Symptoms -1

Two Types: Physical/ EmotionalTwo Types: Physical/ Emotional Physical symptoms: headache, migraine, fluid Physical symptoms: headache, migraine, fluid

retention, fatigue, constipation, painful joints, retention, fatigue, constipation, painful joints, backache, abdominal cramping, heart backache, abdominal cramping, heart palpitations and weight gain. palpitations and weight gain.

Emotional and behavioral changes may include Emotional and behavioral changes may include anxiety, depression, irritability, panic attacks, anxiety, depression, irritability, panic attacks, tension, lack of co-ordination, decreased work or tension, lack of co-ordination, decreased work or social performance and altered libido. social performance and altered libido.

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The exact symptoms and their intensity The exact symptoms and their intensity vary from woman to woman and even from vary from woman to woman and even from cycle to cycle. cycle to cycle.

the three most prominent symptoms are the three most prominent symptoms are irritability, tension, and dysphoria irritability, tension, and dysphoria (unhappiness) (unhappiness)

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Risk FactorsRisk Factors

High caffeine intakeHigh caffeine intakeStress may precipitate conditionStress may precipitate condition Increasing ageIncreasing ageHistory of History of depressiondepressionFamily historyFamily historyDietary factors (Low levels of certain Dietary factors (Low levels of certain

vitamins and minerals, particularly vitamins and minerals, particularly magnesiummagnesium, , manganesemanganese, and , and vitamin Evitamin E) ) and also and also Vitamin DVitamin D

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Reduce Physical and Mental Reduce Physical and Mental Stress Using Ginseng -1Stress Using Ginseng -1

Ginseng helps improve energy levels, vitality, Ginseng helps improve energy levels, vitality, alertness, and mental clarity, while relieving or alertness, and mental clarity, while relieving or eliminating fatigue, mood swings, stress, and eliminating fatigue, mood swings, stress, and even PMS (premenstrual syndrome) in women. even PMS (premenstrual syndrome) in women.

Simply take one capsule of Ginseng or one Simply take one capsule of Ginseng or one scoop of Ginseng powder three times a day if scoop of Ginseng powder three times a day if you are feeling down or doing strenuous work. you are feeling down or doing strenuous work.

Ginseng is an effective herbal treatment for Ginseng is an effective herbal treatment for PMS. PMS.

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It helps cope with the physical and mental strain It helps cope with the physical and mental strain caused by PMS. caused by PMS.

Ginseng being an adaptogen helps the body in Ginseng being an adaptogen helps the body in adapting to the changes in the body before adapting to the changes in the body before menstruation.menstruation.

Ginseng intake stimulates blood flow, helps in Ginseng intake stimulates blood flow, helps in optimum absorption of nutrients and gives the optimum absorption of nutrients and gives the much needed energy to the body before much needed energy to the body before menstruation. menstruation.

Ginseng also gives great relaxation to the body, Ginseng also gives great relaxation to the body, which helps relieve the emotional symptoms which helps relieve the emotional symptoms caused by PMS.caused by PMS.