Tag: PMS

WWR 254: Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder

We need to talk about PMDD! Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD) is like PMS on steroids, it is a constellation of mood, behaviour, and very severe physical symptoms that occurs in a strong cyclical pattern after ovulation. PMDD involves changes to hormone patterns, neurotransmitters as well as the hypothalamic-pituitary-gonadal axis which then creates the hell that… Continue reading WWR 254: Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder

WWR 163: A Different Approach to PMS

90% of women experience premenstrual syndrome (PMS) at some point in their lives and the symptoms associated with it can range from slight irritation to teariness, weight gain, fluid retention, breast tenderness, sugar cravings…and the list goes on! Recent research has shown an association between vitamin D deficiency and PMS symptoms! In this episode of… Continue reading WWR 163: A Different Approach to PMS

RFR 236: Get to Know Your Menstrual Cycle & Create Hormonal Balance with Steph Lowe & Elly McLean

In episode 236 of The Real Food Reel we teach you how to understand your menstrual cycle, balance your hormones and manage PMS. We discuss the importance and details of salivary hormone testing, the impact of stress, especially on our progesterone levels and the subsequent amenorrhea that is often seen with chronic high cortisol, the… Continue reading RFR 236: Get to Know Your Menstrual Cycle & Create Hormonal Balance with Steph Lowe & Elly McLean

PAP 39: Amanda Howe – Breaking the taboo around periods, hormones and female health

Menses.  Me monthlies. The curse.  Being ‘on’!  All of those negative connotations will be obliterated in today’s episode – in fact, I thought I was quite down with it and rad when it comes to menstruation but seems I am not – which was a nice aha for me! If you are a women you… Continue reading PAP 39: Amanda Howe – Breaking the taboo around periods, hormones and female health