In women’s health, magnesium is the “Swiss Army knife” of nutrients—beneficial for everything from period pain to PCOS and PMS. It’s also a powerhouse for perimenopause, and here’s why.
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Magnesium has beneficial anti-inflammatory effects and can improve symptoms of premenstrual mood disorder as well as PCOS and perimenopause.
Hypoglycemia in Young Women: The Science Behind “Hangry”
Symptoms of hypoglycemia or low blood sugar include light-headedness, headaches, and anxiety. Hypoglycemia can even feel like panic attacks.
In my latest podcast and YouTube video, I discuss why young women are more prone to hypoglycemia, the importance of the autonomic nervous system and a “blunted glucagon response,” and what you can do to feel better.
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The 7 Best Natural Anti-Androgen Supplements for Women
Natural anti-androgen supplements reduce testosterone or block its effects. In women, androgen blockers can improve androgen or testosterone symptoms, such as hirsutism, acne, and weight gain. In other words, they can treat PCOS (polycystic ovary syndrome) and other types of androgen excess.
Why Progesterone Is Both Good and Bad for Mood (and How to Treat PMDD)
Progesterone is usually soothing to mood but can sometimes cause anxiety.
A negative mood reaction to changing levels of progesterone is called neurosteroid change sensitivity or premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) and affects about one in twenty women.
Also, see Top 6 natural treatments for premenstrual mood symptoms.