Posted on 01/16/2011 3:25:13 PM PST by decimon
A pill containing a mix of essential oils has been shown to significantly reduce the symptoms of premenstrual syndrome (PMS). Researchers writing in BioMed Central's open access journal Reproductive Health tested the tablets by carrying out a randomised, controlled trial in 120 women.
Edilberto Rocha Filho worked with a team of researchers from the Federal University of Pernambuco, Brazil, to conduct the tests. He said, "The administration of 1 or 2 grams of essential fatty acids to patients with PMS resulted in a significant decrease in symptom scores. Furthermore, the administration of the dietary supplement did not result in any changes in the total cholesterol in the patients evaluated".
Women who were given capsules containing 2 grams of a combination of gamma linolenic acid, oleic acid, linoleic acid, other polyunsaturated acids and vitamin E reported significantly eased PMS symptoms at both 3 and 6 months after they began the treatment. Few adverse events were recorded and these were mild, insignificant and did not appear to be directly related to the medication. Speaking about the results, Rocha Filho said, "The negative effect of PMS on a woman's routine activities and quality of life may be significant, in addition to the repercussions on economic costs resulting predominantly from a reduction in productivity. Essential oil capsules can now be said to show much promise as a treatment".
Days of rage ping.
Days of Rage ?
Toooooo funny
I’ve always wondered what is the biological purpose to having this happen to a women every month? Not the actual period, which is gross enough itself... but the wacky hormonal stuff.
Potato chips, chocolate, and ice cream always worked for me!
The only difference between a terorist and a woman on PMS is that you can negotiate with the terrorist.
Sounds like you’ve met my wife.
I will buy these pills.And have them overnighted if possible.
I have often toyed with writing a book, “Make Your PMS Work For You”, since I have found it useful in dealing with annoying, less than helpful sales clerks or customer service reps.
Piss & Moan Syndrome *ping*
The word prevention implies something that occurs on a periodic but not continual basis. For some women this will be a CURE.
I learned of the benefits of large doses of Vit C for menstrual pain, etc. after it was almost too late.
I have wondered if “nodern foods” have created PMS in women who might never experience it if they ate a more basic diet, with less sugar, grain, and additives.
These must screw up our hormones, somehow...
If you don’t lube the chassis, she gets sassy.
And the defination of a wedding ring?........... a viscious circle.
“I’ve always wondered what is the biological purpose to having this happen to a women every month? Not the actual period, which is gross enough itself... but the wacky hormonal stuff.”
I know... it’s so mean.
That’s one of the top questions I will be asking God when I get to Heaven.........
“I’ve always wondered what is the biological purpose to having this happen to a women every month? Not the actual period, which is gross enough itself... but the wacky hormonal stuff.”
So they will stay pregnant.
Oh, now you tell me. After the last of the hot flashes have just roared through. Where was science when I was getting my butt chewed?
Here's a theory. Evolutionally speaking, PMS is a sign of reproduction failure since only non-pregnant and non-lactating women menstuate and get PMS. So it may be evolutionally advantagious for a woman to drive away a male when she fails to conceive.
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