For a lot of women, the time before menstruation may be filled with intense physical and emotional discomfort initiated by chemical-hormonal changes in the body. Nontheless, this condition and cause deserves a further look.

PreMenstrual Syndrome (PMS) symptoms can be dreadfully disturbing. However, they can be remedied and equilibrium can be established. In fact, with an adept master herbalist, who has a long established practice in Chinese medicine, most PMS conditions can quickly be resolved, get at the root concern while providing a natural solution. It is reasonable to expect initial relief within 2 hours unless the individual has a long term illness. With chronic situations, a realistic expectation would be 45-90 days.

PMS Imbalances fall into three categories:

1. Mild Menstrual symptoms – symptoms do not interfere with daily activities.
2. Moderate PMS symptoms – symptoms observably upset some of the activities of daily living.
3. Severe Premenstrual Imbalance – extreme symptoms which interrupt
   many activities of daily living (ADL).

Click here for more PreMenstrual Syndrome information. THE REAL UNDERLYING PROBLEM HAS TO DO with the blood being clogged up and polluted. Probably, since the internal organs have become stressed, the liver ceases to filter the blood while the spleen doesn’t have the energy to move the blood as usual. Any stressors or life excesses may upset them easily. The above link goes to solutions that reverse this stress and aging process.

Additional PMS FACTS 

• Scientific research has not determined the specific cause of PMS. All the same, PMS is understood to be connected to both neuro-psychological and hormonal factors. The common element between the factors is the blood and its quality.
• {PMS is most prevalent among women in their late 20s to early 40s, with at least one child, or with a past history of either postpartum depression or an emotional disorder}.
• PMS is estimated to affect 75% of the women during their childrearing years.
• 5 – 7% of women have been determined to suffer from severe PMS.
• As many as 50 – 60% of women with severe PMS also suffer from a mood disorder, such as depression, anxiety, compulsive behaviors, insomnia, and migraines.
• PMS can affect women with normal monthly cycles.
• PMS may happen in women with normal progesterone and estrogen levels.