The Spiritual Significance of Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) – Forever Aware

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In ancient times, periods were considered sacred times of healing and regeneration. Women were worshiped and celebrated at this time of the month.

Today, however, the monthly period is almost a reminder to a woman that they live in a largely male-dominated world.

Up to 85% of women experience physical or emotional symptoms between the time of ovulation and the first few days of their menstrual period.

When premenstrual symptoms interfere with relationships or responsibilities, they are known as premenstrual syndrome (PMS).

On a deeper level, PMS is likely to raise issues related to our relationship with femininity and our attitude towards women.

The spiritual meaning of PMS

From a Metaphysical Perspective Through menstruation we die internally and are reborn every month.

The womb sheds its lining as the serpent sheds its skin and we are freed from the past and freed into the future.

During this period of death and rebirth, we all experience premenstrual days, some more than others. It is a time when deeply repressed and ignored emotions of the last month are brought to the surface and brought into awareness for us to acknowledge, express and let go.

If we consistently ignore or ignore feelings of anger, sadness over the months, or simply not giving ourselves enough time to switch off and reconnect, our hormonal activity can be affected and premenstrual symptoms are likely to be amplified as these ingrained feelings surge to the surface.

Sometimes PMS resembles grief because the emotions that surface are ready to release, relieving us of their tension and this can be a confronting time.

While this can be a painful process of letting go, it allows us to start fresh and new, and this is why during menstruation it is important to take time out to reflect and take your time take to rest and be kind to ourselves.

Women receive the gift of menstruation each month to not only shed physically through bleeding, but also to release and express feelings that are deeply embedded in the body and psyche. We become more intuitive and therefore more sensitive during menstruation.

If you’re struggling with PMS, here are 10 natural remedies that can help –

1. Relaxation

Breathing exercises, meditation, aromatherapy, and yoga are some natural ways to reduce stress and promote relaxation. Many women feel more assertive and attuned to their needs in the weeks leading up to menstruation. This can be used constructively by allowing personal time to relax, expressing feelings and prioritizing your needs and what nourishes you.

2. Writing

Journaling your feelings and symptoms is a great way to track emotional patterns related to menstruation. Writing also helps you explore possible reasons for the severity of premenstrual tension and creates a space to get to know your body better. It can be helpful to ask yourself questions that relate to your relationship with your femininity, such as: B. Would you rather not have a period? What are your deepest feelings about femininity? Would you rather be a man?

3. Magnesium

An essential nutrient that is often deficient in women with PMS. The mineral magnesium appears to benefit women with cramps, mood swings, depression, fatigue, breast tenderness and water retention. Interestingly, magnesium deficiency has also been linked to chocolate cravings.

4.Vitamin B6

Vitamin B6 has been shown in many studies to treat PMS, but is more effective when combined with magnesium. Vitamin B6 is also required for magnesium to enter cells.

5.

evening primrose oil

evening primrose oil EPO) is often recommended for headaches, cramps, bloating, chest pain, depression and irritability. EPO contains gamma-linolenic acid, which is involved in the metabolism of hormone-like substances called prostaglandins, which regulate pain and inflammation in the body.

6 . calcium

Useful for women with premenstrual cramps and mood swings. In a three-month research study comparing calcium supplements to a placebo, women taking calcium supplements had fewer premenstrual symptoms in the second and third months of use. Mood, water retention, food cravings, and pain ratings were significantly reduced.

7. Chaste Tree (Vitex Agnus-Castus)

Chaste tree, one of the most popular herbs for premenstrual syndrome, is recommended for breast pain and tenderness, infrequent menstrual periods, and ovarian cysts.

8. Acupuncture

Acupuncture has proven to be an effective treatment for PMS. In traditional Asian medicine, the liver is the organ most affected by stress, anger and frustration. Liver energy and blood stagnation from emotions, alcohol, and spicy and fatty foods can cause breast tenderness and abdominal bloating and cramps.

9th exercise

Regular aerobic exercise like brisk walking, jogging, swimming, or bicycling reduces anxiety, pain, and water retention, and improves focus and mood.

10. Diet

• Reduce sugar and salt intake to relieve bloating, breast tenderness and dizziness.
• Increase foods rich in potassium like fish, beans, and broccoli.
• Eat small, frequent meals to stabilize blood sugar.
• Eliminate caffeine, which can worsen anxiety, depression, and breast tenderness.
• Increase your intake of fruits, vegetables, beans, nuts, seeds and fish.
• Avoid alcohol.
• Decrease your intake of fatty foods and red meat.