Because so many women experience PMS symptoms, most assume it is normal and don’t seek help. Diet and lifestyle choices can heavily influence hormone balance, and therefore PMS symptoms.
Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine balance internal regulatory systems such as the nervous system, the endocrine system, and the neuroendocrine system. Studies show that acupuncture effectively treats and manages PMS symptoms. In a study comparing pharmaceutical treatment with acupuncture, women who received acupuncture were 1.5 times more likely to have PMS symptoms improve compared to those on hormonal medications.
Think of these signs and symptoms as a signal. Pain and discomfort can be the body communicating that there is an imbalance within. Take this time to listen to the body without judgement and treat it with the respect and care it deserves.
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