Naturopathic Treatment Plan

In my last blog I mentioned that I have been going to a Naturopathic Doctor for treatment of PMDD (including depression). This is a summery of my Initial Treatment Plan. Most of these practices are healthy for anyone.

1. Improve sleep quality
· Caffeine elimination-also aids in estrogen and anxiety symptoms (No coffee, tea, or CHOCOLATE)
· Exercise-also improves mood and stamina (I must do daily cardio, increasing by ten minutes each week.)
· Nap elimination-also improves mood by reducing prolactin production.

2. Meditate Daily

3. Increase Vegetables, especially cruciferous vegetables (broccoli, brussel sprouts, cabbage, kale, etc) which will reduce your estrogen symptoms. Have one cruciferous vegetable per day. In addition, make a big vegetable soup and have a large bowl daily &/or a salad with dark leafy greens and other vegetables—choose dressing carefully (from a health food store or make your own).

4. Take 1 Tbsp. Fish Oil or Vegetarian Omega 369 Oil everyday with meal

5. Eletherococcus Solid Extract - take daily to ease caffein withdrawal and help in adrenal stress recovery.

I also have a blend of herbs and herbal tea that I am taking to ease my premenstrual symptoms, add nutrients, and aid in relaxation.