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The number, type and severity of symptoms experienced can vary from woman to woman, and from month to month. Symptoms increase about 7-10 days before the onset of the period and then immediately decline. Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD) occurs in about 2-5% of all women. PMDD is when the symptoms are so severe that they interfere with normal daily activities. The lives of women today are very different than they were 100, 50, or even 25 years ago. Constant physical and emotional demands combined with environmental pollution and societal factors, can offset a woman's equilibrium and leave her experiencing symptoms of PMS.
What is the treatment approach at your clinic?At Fayetteville Acupuncture, we understand!
- Regular acupuncture treatment is helpful in balancing female hormonal function and the autonomic nervous system and is effective for the long-term management of PMS.
- Gentle heat applied to the acupuncture points on the low abdomen and lumbar sacrum region using a Biomat and or TDP Lamp is remarkably soothing and often provides instant relief to symptoms such as cramping.
What about my diet or taking supplements? Many PMS sufferers benefit from making diet modifications and taking supplements to decrease various symptoms. The classic herbal prescription is Xiao Yao San or Free and Easy Wanderer; it can be modified to your unique presentation. Our nutritional program is designed to support your body in its effort to maintain:
- The balance of the Hypothalmic-Pituitary-Ovarian Axis.
- The circulation of the blood, the medium through which hormones must travel to reach the ovaries, uterus, and endometrium.
- Liver function, the organ where hormones are broken down and eliminated, preventing the excess accumulation of hormones.
479-435-3901 | Lisa Fogel, LAc. | 2013 Green Acres Rd, Fayetteville, AR 72703 | 479-435-3901