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Pre-menstrual
syndrome (PMS) is an abnormal response to normal hormonal changes. It’s a group
of symptoms that appears one or two weeks before menstruation, and disappears
once menstruation starts. It's a menstrual disorder that affects women at some
time during their lives.
Symptoms:
Pre-menstrual
symptoms only occur during the luteal phase, between the ovulation and the
start of menstrual bleeding. They include;
·
Breast swelling and tenderness
·
Acne
·
Weight gain, bloating
·
Fatigue
·
Decreased sexual drive
·
Depression, anger
·
Anxiety
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Mood swings
·
Food cravings
Cause:
The major
cause of PMS in most women is brought on by a combination of improper
nutrition, lack of exercise, digestion, toxin accumulation and stress, which
causes disturbances in hormonal balance. Any disturbance in hormonal balance
can produce the symptoms associated with PMS.
Ayurvedic Treatment for Pre-Menstrual
Syndrome:
According
to Ayurveda, Pre-Menstrual Syndrome occurs as a result of imbalances of the
doshas. Ayurveda sees Pre-menstrual syndrome as an build-up of imbalanced
doshas in the body. An important assessment of Ayurveda to having a broad
knowledge and understanding of PMS, comes from the understanding that the type
of symptoms a woman experiences during PMS, largely depends on the type of imbalance
that is present in the physiology (Vata, pitta, and kapha) when the menstrual
cycle begins
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An imbalance of the Vata dosha predisposes women to symptoms
such as mood swings, anxiety, insomnia and headaches.
·
Women with Pitta imbalance experience symptoms such as anger,
irritability, excessive heat, poor complexion and pain during mestruation.
·
Kapha imbalance predisposes women to symptoms like bloating,
depression, weight gain, and lethargy.
Line of treatment:
Balancing
the doshas, creating strong digestion, stress management, Counseling
The
treatment modalities includes panchakarma, external therapies, internal
medications, Activities, Advice of food and life style changes.
Externally
– Yoni Pichu (Tampooning)
Yoni
Prakshalana (Douche)
Abhyanga
Takra
Dhara
Internally
– Shatavari (Asparagus recemosus)
Ashwagandha
9Withanis Somnifera)
Activities:
Specific
Asanas, Panayamas, Bandhas, Mudras, Deep relaxation techniques
Food:
·
Improving on the intake of water.
·
Fried and spicy, sour foods should be avoided
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Improved intake of fruits in their natural form.
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Timely regular wholesome meals in a conducible non disturbing
atmosphere
Lifestyle changes: specific to the individual’s
constitution, nature of work and geographical conditions.