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 J
- 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 following great supplements:
Pinnacle PMS Care- http://store.femnutrition.com/pinpms.html
Schiff PMS Formula- http://store.femnutrition.com/schpms.html
Remember YOU are in control of your body, life and legacy.
Get BUFF!
xoxoxo~Michelle
www.BuffMother.com
Thank you so much for this post. I have been trying for ages to pass the word onto women regarding similar info I had researched regarding suplimentation and PMS. You're post was well put, well rearched and I'm sure will help so many! We don't have to be victims of our monthy... visitor! yay!
ReplyDeleteAh indeed, the extra vitamins, rest, water and good daily exercise alleviate many problems we suffer at various points in our life. Wait till you hit these menopausal years...I can give you the natural herbal supplements to combat that as I have those down pat. LOL.
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