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Nov 2024
26m 49s

150. Beyond PMS: Understanding PMDD & AD...

Alex Adele King
About this episode

Episode Highlights:

  • ADHD + PMDD Connection
  • PMDD vs PMS
  • Symptoms
  • How PMDD impacts your life, work, relationships
  • Possible root causes
  • Nutrition
  • Lifestyle
  • Supplements + herbs


** New research also shows a low-histamine diet may help!!


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For podcast inquiries email: holisticwomenshealthpodcast@gmail.com

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