FACT: An estimated 70-90% of women experience Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) during their childbearing years.

FACT: Genetics appear to be a factor in determining which women suffer from PMS

 

Over 150 symptoms have been attributed to PMS!
common signs include:

Depression
Bloating
Weight gain
Aggression
Night sweats

Poor concentration Headaches
Skin problems
Anxiety
Fatigue

Tearfulness
Irritability
Mood swings
Breast tenderness
Vaginal dryness

Hot flashes
Interrupted sleep
Backaches Muscle pains

 

These symptoms usually appear a week or so before the onset of menses and disappear when your period begins or shortly after.

 

The exact cause of PMS is unknown. It's also not known why some women have severe symptoms, some have mild and others have none. The general belief among medical authorities is that PMS stems from neurochemical changes within the brain. Until recently, hormonal factors had not been considered.
Hormones play a key role in many aspects of human life including sexual responsiveness, mental competence, insomnia, blood sugar problems, and obesity. TESTIMONIAL OF THE WEEK

The female cycle is an average 28 days in length. After menstruation the female hormone estrogen begins to rise and peaks around mid-cycle. This is the time of ovulation. After ovulation estrogen levels rapidly drop only to slowly rise and fall again in the time before menstruation.
Estrogen holds fluid. Therefore with increased estrogen comes fluid retention. Many women report weight gains of 3-5 pounds right before their period. Estrogen contributes to increased brain activity and can even cause seizures. Estrogen can also cause retention of salt and a drop in blood sugar.
PMS patients often benefit from both salt and sugar restriction.

One in 20 women suffer so severely from PMS that their lives are badly affected.
Prior to the worse symptoms of PMS there is often a noticeable increase in activity. House cleaning, getting little sleep and feeling euphoric are common. Generally these behaviors are followed by the PMS symptoms themselves: headache, fatigue, exhaustion and the inability to function. Women tend to feel 'out of control' during this phase and this can cause an onset of depression.

Because PMS is cyclical, the symptoms disappear or significantly improve either on the first day of your period or after your heaviest flow day.
If you experience the symptoms of PMS constantly (if there is no relief during your period or for a few days after) then it's unlikely you're suffering from PMS and you should visit your doctor so that the cause can be found and appropriate treatment given.

Treatment
Often traditional medical practitioners treat PMS as a female abnormality that is silenced through medication. PMS management is considered unexplored territory. The most common methods of treatment are drugs such as Zoloft, Paxil, Prozac and Sarafem. These are anti-depressants and offer various side effects whilst not proving very effective in the treatment of PMS.

In 1998, 47 million prescriptions for antidepressants were written for women in the USA. The drugs many women take to 'cure' PMS actually make the symptoms worse. Side effects of these drugs are often the same as the symptoms women are trying to treat! Below are common side effects from some of the most widely prescribed drugs in PMS treatment. Numerous other side effects are associated with these drugs. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for a complete list.

Paxil: Abdominal pain, anxiety, depression, difficulty concentrating, dizziness, emotional instability, fluid retention, headache, nausea, nervousness, rapid heartbeat, sweating and weight gain.
Prozac: Agitation, anxiety, dizziness, fatigue, insomnia, nausea, nervousness, sweating, and weight gain
Zoloft: Agitation, confusion, dizziness, fatigue, headache, insomnia, nausea and nervousness.
Sarafem: This much-hyped 'cure' for PMS is basically a repackaged, renamed and stronger dose of the anti-depressant drug Prozac offering the same side effects.

HOPE FOR THE MILLIONS OF WOMEN WHO SUFFER FROM PMS
For those seeking a more holistic approach, American Pharma is proud to present Serenitee for PMS.

Serenitee will help you be more like the woman you are on every day of the month, even during your most difficult times. Prepared using the finest quality herbal ingredients, Serenitee is 100% natural, safe and proven effective in relieving PMS symptoms.

Serenitee works by correcting the hormonal imbalances causing PMS. Treating the problem from the inside out means PMS occurrences will lessen in degree and frequency.

Serenitee reduces the symptoms experienced by women suffering from PMS. Simply taking 1 capsule 3 times a day (if you find yourself with too much energy knock the dosage down to 2 capsules daily, missing the 'suppertime' capsule) will show outstanding results in the maintenance of PMS.

Feel the release of stress and tension with Serenitee!
The effects of Serenitee are noticeable often within the first couple of days of use. Serenitee is intended to be taken daily; each bottle contains 90 capsules, enough for a one-month supply.

Ingredients:
Angelica Root, Ginseng Root, White Dahlia Root

Changing your diet and including plenty of water are excellent routes to controlling your PMS. Drink 8 glasses of water daily for cleaning the system of impurities and to better absorb the herbs contained in Serenitee.
You should limit the use of salt, sugar, caffeine, alcohol, dairy products and red meat during PMS. Avoid processed foods, fast food and convenience foods.

Remember, PMS is NOT just something women make up!
In 1987, PMS was listed as a psychiatric disorder. Since that time research has shown evidence of hormonal problems causing PMS.

Why stand for the discomfort and irritation of putting your life on hold for several days EVERY MONTH?
Serenitee will help you experience life to the fullest by reducing PMS symptoms so you can function properly in society and at home.