PMS or Progesterone Deficency Syndrome

It was two days before her cycle started and already the bloating, headaches, cramps and short-temper had set in.  Knowing it was PMS, she still wanted to somehow blame it all on her husband, food she ate, overwork and life in general.   Every little nuance of her husband’s presence, let alone all the things the children did, made her want to scream at the top of her lungs.  There weren't enough hours in the day to allow her to be alone, so she suffered through, trying desperately to keep from biting someone's head off while offering her usual "fine" as the standard answer not to hurt someone's feelings.  Just one glass of wine and the end of the day is all she could think of to keep her sane.  Finally, her cycle started, along with the usual bodily flush, release of tension and gradual mood swing that kept her thinking all would be ok until .....the next time!

I can relate to this both as a husband and from an academic physiology perspective.  A woman’s 28 day cycle can be simplistically divided into two 14-day parts that changes on day 14 when ovulation occurs.  The first 14 days is primarily estrogen dominant while the last 14 days is primarily progesterone dominant.  Progesterone starts to rise after ovulation.  If the egg is fertilized then progesterone will stay elevated to maintain the pregnancy.  If not, then progesterone peaks about day 21 and gradually drops.  When progesterone is low enough the period begins.

Some women experience Premenstrual Syndrome that can occur earlier than just 2 days before her cycle.  This is a progesterone deficiency syndrome.  While some are treated with antidepressants the more natural approach is to use compounded sustained release progesterone capsules twice daily about days 14 to 26.  I believe sustained-release hormone therapy is better as your body does not dump your entire day’s hormones at one time.  If you want to be more accurate, saliva testing is available with sampling about every 2 to 3 days for 28 days.  This shows the monthly relationship between estrogen and progesterone from which a custom therapy can be created.

There are other approaches that may include the homeopathic Sepia, or PMS HP.  Also consider Breast Massage as was posted June 8, 2012.

Breast Health and Proactive Wellness

On a small island in the West Indies in a third world physician’s office was a simple cancer detection device.  A hand held infrared thermometer that cost about $100.  Temperature readings are made and recorded on various areas of the breast and a comparison is made between the right and left side.  The indicator is if the temperature is 3 to 4 degrees higher on one side than the same spot on the other side.  Other in house blood and urine labs are preformed along with electrodermal screening and a diagnosis is made.  Everything there is treated with herbal “bush” medicine.  Here is amazing care with few resources.

There is a lot of attention and awareness surrounding the issue of breast cancer.  Pink is the color of the day for a sensitive subject.  So many have been impacted and all the focus is on early detections.  Thermography is a wonderful, safe, non-traumatic method of early detection.  So what can we do for early prevention?  Basic wellness is always the best approach to any disease prevention.  Good water, good food, good thought, and good elimination.

Breast massage with natural oils is a positive proactive approach to the prevention of breast cancer.  The breast tissue is composed of glandular, fatty and fibrous tissue.  There is also a lot of lymphatic tissue, which is the extra cellular fluid system of the body.  Lymphatics in the body carry nutrients to the cells and waste from the cells.  Muscles and basic movement help move this lymphatic fluid.  Breast tissue does not have the advantage of muscles for movement of the fluid.  Massage may help move toxins that have been stored in the breast.  Pay particular attention to the areas close to the armpits.  This massage is particularly helpful after or during a bath of shower.  Using one of the NATURAL OILS on the whole body is usually better than commercial lotions that contain preservatives.

Do not use antiperspirants containing aluminum.  (See Van Yulay Deoderants)Sweating is the way our body detoxifies.  Never suppress a normal body secretion.  Although controversial, aluminum is also reported to have estrogen like effects.  Also, most antiperspirants have other chemical ingredients that cook in the armpit and are absorbed through the skin that the body now has to detoxify.  Even discharge from the nipples that may occur with massage is a good thing as toxins are leaving your body.  In a toxic world, proactive wellness is the key to good health.

Stay Well!