What is PMS? Thanks for asking!
Headaches, bloating, painful swelling in the breasts and lower abdomen, stress, extreme fatigue, anxiety, and depression; the list is almost endless. These are some common symptoms of premenstrual syndrome, known as PMS for short.
They usually appear two to seven days before a woman gets her period. In rare cases, they can ... Show More
Aug 2
Why do people consider the number seven lucky?
Back in 2015, 10,000 participants at Newcastle University’s Numbers Festival were asked what their favourite number was. Perhaps unsurprisingly, 12.6% of them answered the number seven, making it the most popular number of them all. Some said they didn't know why they chose seven ... Show More
5m 1s
Apr 2025
290. The complicated psychology of PMS
PMS can be a bit of a black box - we know we don't feel right, we know the days and weeks before our period can be sluggish, but we don't really know why because we aren't taught what's actually going on in our bodies. In today's episode, we break down the real psychology of PMS, ... Show More
54m 15s
Aug 2018
PMS Relief (Cramps, Mood Swings, Fatigue)
<p>Do you suffer from uncomfortable PMS symptoms like cramps, mood swings and fatigue? Did you know that simply changing your food choices could actually reduce these symptoms? Listen in as we talk about PMS symptoms and what we, as nutritionist, find helpful to relieve those sym ... Show More
45m 53s
Sep 2023
How hormones and the menstrual cycle affect mental health, with Tory Eisenlohr-Moul, PhD
Despite the sexist jokes, the menstrual cycle doesn’t cause significant changes in mood or behavior for most people. But a small percentage do suffer severe premenstrual symptoms, or premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD). Tory Eisenlohr-Moul, PhD, of the University of Illinois C ... Show More
30m 23s
Jun 2024
The Hidden Cause of Your PMS and How to Fix It Fast
View Show Notes From This Episode Get Free Weekly Health Tips from Dr. Hyman Sign Up for Dr. Hyman’s Weekly Longevity Journal Struggling with PMS symptoms like mood swings, cramps, and bloating? It doesn’t have to be this way! In this episode of “The Doctor’s Farmacy,” I’ll break ... Show More
25m 22s
Sep 2025
#365: Why Women Get PMS, Mood Swings and Bad Periods: What Every Woman Should Know with Dr. Sarah Hill
Why do mood shifts, cravings, and PMS happen before your period? Dr. Sarah Hill, author of “This is Your Brain on Birth Control” and “The Period Brain”, breaks down the latest science on hormones, the luteal phase, and how progesterone affects the brain and body.In this episode y ... Show More
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<p>In this episode of the Holistic Women's Health podcast, Alex shares with you the four types of PMS and what it means for your health. Which type are you?</p>
<p>PMS-A: Anxiety</p>
<p>PMS-H: Hyperhydration/Weight Gain</p>
<p>PMS-C: Cravings</p>
<p>PMS-D: Depression</p>
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