What
are the Characteristics and Symptoms of
PMS?
Over 150 symptoms have been attributed to
PMS. There may be complaints of feeling
"out-of-control", angry, irritable, anxious,
depressed and having uncontrollable crying
spells. Headaches and fatigue are also very
common symptoms. There are often cravings
for chocolate or carbohydrate rich foods.
However, symptoms may vary from month to
month and there may even be symptom-free
months.
Premenstrual
emotional and physical changes occur in
nearly 80% of menstruating women. The symptoms
vary from woman to woman and from cycle
to cycle. Their intensity ranges from mild
to incapaciting. About 20% to 40% of women
who have PMS experience symptoms that make
life difficult and 2.5% to 5% experience
PMS that is debilitating.
Symptoms
may be both physical and emotional. Physical
symptoms may include headache, migraine,
fluid retention (bloating), fatigue, constipation,
painful joints, backache, abdominal cramping,
heart palpitations and weight gain. Emotional
and behavioural changes may include anxiety,
depression, irritability, panic attacks,
tension, lack of co-ordination, decreased
work or social performance and altered libido.
Scientists
have been unable to identify a single cause
of PMS. Theories range from hormonal and
chemical to nutritional and psychological.
Women whose mother or sisters have PMS are
more likely to have it, so there may be
a genetic component. A combination of genetic,
physiological, and environmental causes
are likely.
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Treatment
Options
PMS
is a syndrome which is not well understood by conventional
medicine and many women find themselves going from doctor
to doctor in an effort to find help. Women often feel
that they are not taken seriously and do not receive
the help that they deserve. Sometimes doctors
recommend prescription antidepressant drugs
or anxiolytic medication. Over the counter
painkillers and relaxants are also used for
cramping.
Natural
Remedies Can Help!
Fortunately, naturopaths and herbalists have
a much more holistic understanding of the
natural rhythms of a woman's body. Herbal
remedies have been successfully used for
centuries to help women with menstrual
problems and to soothe the symptoms of PMS.
Instead of trying to suppress symptoms,
specially selected herbs and lifestyle
changes are used to bring female hormones
back to a natural balance - thereby
restoring systemic health and functioning,
without the harmful effects of psychiatric
drugs or OTC medication.
What
is Femalite?
Femalite is formulated especially for women
by a practising Clinical Psychologist. A
therapeutic combination of herbs has been
chosen to effectively treat and prevent
all the major symptoms of Pre-menstrual
Syndrome (PMS). Femalite contains
concentrated medicinal
extracts of three powerful herbs in therapeutic
strength, to treat the most troublesome
symptoms of PMS. Use Femalite for
a few days before your period and say goodbye
to bloating, sore breasts and mean moodswings!
Used for the first few days, Femalite is
also very effective in treating and
preventing menstrual cramps. Because of its
gentle yet effective action, Femalite may be
safely used by adults, teenagers and even
pre-teens!
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How
Do I Use Femalite?
Because
of its concentrated medicinal strength and
easy to absorb drop form, Femalite is quickly
and easily absorbed straight into the blood
stream for rapid relief.
Age
9 – 12: 10 - 15 drops in a little water
or juice three to four times per day.
Age twelve and up: 15 - 20 drops in a little
water or juice three to four times a day
Begin use about 5 days before the onset
of menstruation or when the first signs
of PMS are noted. Improvement is usually
apparent within about 5 - 15 minutes. Femalite
can be used before menstruation begins and
also for the first day or two of bleeding
to prevent menstrual cramps and irritability.
NOTE: For chronic
and severe PMS, it is recommended that Femalite
be used together with Don Quai - used in traditional Chinese medicine
for thousands of years as a powerful tonic
for the female reproductive system (see
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For PMS linked to depression (PMDD),
use Femalite together with
Mindsoothe Capsules
to treat both depression and PMS symptoms.
(see the special
Femalite/Mindsoothe Combo
offer below and save 10%)
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Ingredients of Femalite
Femalite
contains:
Foeniculum Vulgare, or Sweet
Fennel has been
used for many centuries as a diuretic, anti-spasmodic
and calmative herb. It contains an aniseed-flavored
essential oil containing mostly anethole,
as well as fenchone, both of which are thought
to account for its anti-spasmodic and diuretic
properties.
Pulsatilla Vulgaris (Pasque
Flower) is an important nerve relaxant and
mild sedative, which is also a soothing
tonic and analgesic for the female reproductive
organs. Pulsatilla has also been used as
a calmative by patients trying to recover
from dependence on benzodiazepine tranquillizers.
Melissa Officinalis (Lemon
Balm) is indigenous to the Eastern Mediterranean
region but is widespread throughout the
world.
It is often used as a general nervous system
restorative, digestive calminative and to
reduce blood pressure. Its active ingredients
include volatile oil (including citronella),
tannins, flavinoids, tocopherols and choline.
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Is
there anything else I can do to help myself?
PMS
can be treated in a variety of ways. The
initial and usually most effective treatment
involves non-medical changes in diet and
lifestyle. Avoid foods high in salt, eat
plenty of fresh fruit and salads, drink
at least 8 glasses of water a day and stay
away from the coffee! Follow a regular exercise
routine and make sure that you take time
to relax and 'chill', especially in the
week before your period!
How
has Femalite helped others?
"I
had such bad pms - every month I cried and
nothing seemed to go right for me. My boyfriend
said I was like a different person. I don't
think he could understand and we would have
one fight after the other. Since taking
femalite Ican feel the difference. Idont
feel so moody and Ican talk about how Ifeel
rather than yelling and crying. Thanks for
all your help"- Carol, USA
"I
have been to so many doctors and other medical
professionals for help with my PMS. I was
treated for depression and anxiety, given
hormones, you name it. One doctor even recommended
that I just have a hysterectomy and I am
only 37 years old!!! I have taken Femalite
and Don Quai together for only two months
now. From my very first period I could feel
the difference and this one was even better.
For the first time I feel I have been helped
and understood. Thanks to the Feelgood Health
team for all their support and advice!"
Felicity, South Africa.
Femalite for PMS
is developed with care by our practicing
Clinical Psychologist, is 100% natural,
safe, and manufactured according to the
highest pharmaceutical standards. Individual
ingredients are well-researched and have
been put to the test over the years as a
complement to the treatment of real people
with real problems.