Omega 3 oils, GLA and Alpha-Linolenic Acid (ALA’s) help to control the hormone imbalance that can cause Pre-Menstrual Tension.Lifestreams ‘Spirulina’ and ‘V Omega’ are exceptional sources, also hemp, chia and flax seeds, sustainable seafood, seaweed, organic tofu, avocado and macadamias.
Excessive amounts of prostaglandin (PGE2) from too many animal products in our diets is one way our hormones become imbalanced. Omega 3 and GLA oils control PGE2. Foods high in omega 3 include sustainable, deep-sea, cold- water fish like cod, sustainably-caught (not farmed) salmon, mackerel, sardines and anchovies; plant sources are seaweed, walnuts, macadamias, olive […]
Symptoms of pre-menstrual tension (PMT) occur when our hormones are out of balance. This is often caused by dietary factors, man made oestrogen’s in our cosmetics and cleaning products, &/or liver issue. Symptoms of PMT are categorised as follows – A-anxiety; B-bloating, (abdomen and breasts); C-cravings; D-depression. But can also include lower backache, headaches, insomnia, […]
Once thought to affect only women above 30, and those who hadn’t hadn’t children – not anymore. It is now thought to affect 10-20% of women, but it likely to be higher. Some women with Endometriosis may be symptom free. Endometriosis, we now know can affect women of any age after onset of menstruation. The […]
