PMS Factor

Cyclical breast pain, also called mastalgia, is such a common premenstrual symptom that many women and quite a few doctors - consider it to be a “normal” part of life. Surveys have shown that at least 60% of women under 55 experience some degree of discomfort in their breasts each month, vyhile 15% to 25% experience pain that is severe enough to be “life-altering,” because it interferes with regular activities.

There are many theories regarding the cause, but the best evidence points to a heightened sensitivity of breast tissue to the reproductive hormones prolactin and/or estrogen. Environmental estrogens, synthetic compounds found in plastics, pesticides and cosmetics, may also playa role in that they mimic some of the effects of estrogen in the body.

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I often tell women that one missed or “weird” period per year is nothing to worry about.

The series of events that produce a “normal” period are complex and involve many components. Remember that our calendar is based on a “solar” system, whereas the true meaning of month is related to the moon. There are slightly more than 12 lunar cycles in a calendar year, so your period won’t fall on exaetly the same day of the month, every month, unless you are artificially regulating with a birth control pill. The average length of a menstrual cycle (from the first day of bleeding to the next month’s first day) is 29 days. However, anything from 23 to 45 days can be normal.

A woman usually needs at least 20% body fat to menstruate regularly. Low body fat is one reason female athletes do not have regular periods. Stress, travel and a change in sex life are other factors that can change the rhythm of your period.

Regarding the progesterone you were given: When you stopit, you should get your period within 1.° days. If a “progesterone push” indeed produces a period, then your gynecological system is working and your period should normalize on its own. If the progesterone does not produce a period within 10 days, then further testing is required.

There is a new product out there that I believe is rather fabulous. I am very much into healthy products to help control my fibromyalgia and to keep me moving around. I have been hearing about these three fruits and their incredible benefits:

Acai Berry
Mangosteen
Goji Juice

The problem was, I didn’t want to pay $120 to join a company to get just one of these products, let alone $120 to join 3 different companies to get the benefit.

Well, a 20-year old company has come out with a product that combines all 3. You can get it in powder or capsule for $49.95 per month. That is a HUGE bargain, even from the local health food stores. It even states on their company brochure that it has beneficial effects for people with several disease conditions, relief from things such as PMS, and several immune disorders.

I have been taking it now for about 1 week, and I must admit… I feel great. Absolutely great!

Now, if you have diabetes, they do recommend the capsules because the powder has 2 mg of sugar. I personally like the powder. I mix it with water, juice, put it in my yogurt, etc.

Here is where you can learn more and buy some: Amigo Juice

Health is an issue today more than ever before. Americans are especially becoming more concerned about what they consume, and if they’re not, they should be. So much of our available food is processed. This is not to our advantage. We want foods that are organic and free of GMOs, antibiotics, and hormones. These additives certainly can take a toll on our bodies over time. The good news is that more and more healthy food is becoming available. The bad news is that it can cost you an arm and a leg. Regardless of your eating habits, you can count on crucial nutritional information being provided. If it isn’t, you can always take advantage of the Internet.

Having access to the nutritional information concerning our daily foods has become important to us in recent times. So many people are becoming afflicted with cancer and other health related issues that we’re fed up with the food industry. We want to know what’s in it. If you’ve ever been grocery shopping, then you’ve probably noticed the nutritional information on the side of the box or container that the item comes in. This gives you the essential rundown of what you’re eating. You’d be surprised at what’s in things. I recall moseying through the supermarket with my daughter a few weeks back, and she wanted a treat.

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