The Wingham Advance-Times, 1988-05-31, Page 25ski
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The scientific commuratrbas not.
agreed upon an exact defiuition of
premenstrual syndrome US). In.
general terms, itla a combination of,.
physical and -or atonal . sym-
ptoms which occur before
menstruation and dlspenr :or
become minimal during the men-
strual period. Symptoms may in-
clude tension, depression,
irritability!, fatigue, difficulty in
coneen rating, crying, easily,
aggression, headaches, . abdominal
bloating, swelling of hands and feet.
and" tender breasts, ,.constipatibri,
acne, abnorriial, thirst, and craving ,
for sweets and -or salty roads,
,
The cause of PAIS is unknown; Phut
it seas.; there must be more than
one ' factor involved. Hormonal,
nutritional and, psychological fac-
tors have been suggested. The most
cornmonIy recommended treat -
petits for PMS include diet, exer-
cise,:vitamins and progesterone.
Nutritional recommendations for
PMS sufferers' include
--Avoid salt and salty foods. Some
women 'exlrience.
east tenderness and weiit a
before . enstrruation.:Reducin;
audio* Malta'may help* reiev
then s •
*Avoid` eaffeinated :beverages
as 'coffee teams. cola, a
chocolate drinks. Some women find
by eliminating caffeine fro
their diet,certaini•. PMS symptoma.
such. as .. breast tenderness, ner-
vousness,` anxiety and headaches,'
areYlessened.
Vitamin supplements .shouldn't
he' necessary if a.weh-balanced diet=
is : being. followed. 'Use *min,.
supplements ` only on the advice of
your physician. Megadofes of
vitamins should be avoidedsince..
toxic effects have been reported
--Divide the day's.food into several
small meals spaced evenly
throughout the day. This may help
some women,, avoid experiencing a
shaky, light-headed feeling.
Nutritional changes won't cure
PMS, but they can relieve some of
the symptoms: associated with the
syndrome.
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