Food Therapy: Fruits - Pineapple( Ananas comos)

Kyle J. Norton(Scholar and Master of Nutrients, all right reserved)
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                                      Pineapple

Pineapple is a species of Ananas Comos. belong to the family Bromeliaceae and native to southern Brazil and Paraguay. Today it is widely cultivated for commercial and its rich of vitamins and mineral and digesting enzyme bromelin which seems to help digestion at the end of a high protein meal. It is second only to banana as America's most favourite tropical fruit

Nutrients
1. Carbohydrates
2. Sugars
3. Fiber
4. Protein
5. Thiamine (Vitamin B1)
6. Riboflavin (Vitamin B2)
7. Niacin (Vitamin B3)
8. Pantothenic acid (B5)
9. Vitamin B6
10. Folate (Vitamin B9)
11. Vitamin C
12. Calcium
13. Copper
14. Iron
15. Magnesium
16. Manganese
17. Phosphorus
18. Potassium
19. Zinc
20. Etc.

Health Benefits
A. Health benefits according to studies
1. Inflammation bowel disease.
In the investigation of Bromelain, a mixture of proteolytic enzymes typically derived from pineapple stem and its effect on Colitis, found that that long-term dietary supplementation with fresh or unpasteurized frozen pineapple juice with proteolytically active bromelain enzymes is safe and decreases inflammation severity and the incidence and multiplicity of inflammation-associated colonic neoplasia in this commonly used murine model of inflammatory bowel disease, according to "Dietary supplementation with fresh pineapple juice decreases inflammation and colonic neoplasia in IL-10-deficient mice with colitis" by
Hale LP, Chichlowski M, Trinh CT, Greer PK.(a)

2. Gastrointestinal tract
In the classification of bromelain is a mixture of proteinases derived frompineapple stem and its effect in gastrointestinal tract, found that bromelain enzymes can remain intact and proteolytically active within the murine gastrointestinal tract. They provide further support for the hypothesis that oral bromelain may potentially modify inflammation within the gastrointestinal tract via local proteolytic activity within the colonic microenvironment, according to "Proteolytic activity and immunogenicity of oral bromelain within the gastrointestinal tract of mice" by Hale LP.(b)

3. Anti cancer
In the assessment of Bromelain, from pineapple and its potent anticancer effects found that bromelain-induced autophagy was positively regulated by p38 and JNK but negatively regulated by ERK½. Autophagy-inducing property of bromelain can be further exploited in breast cancer therapy, according to "Pineapple bromelain induces autophagy, facilitating apoptotic response in mammary carcinoma cells" by Bhui K, Tyagi S, Prakash B, Shukla Y.(c)

4. Type 2 Diabetes
In the study of Fifty-gram portions of five fruits containing 50 g carbohydrate, including pineapple and theirs efect on type II diabetes, found that the mean ± SEM PPPG in mmol/L were: banana, 9.0± 1.6; orange, 8.1± 0.8; pineapple, 9.2±1.1; mango, 8.0 ± 1.1; and pawpaw, 7.8±0.9. The mean ±SEM IAUGC in mmol.min/L were: banana, 131.7±53.4; orange, 108.7±29.8; pineapple, 115.3±33.2; mango, 101.6 ± 28.7; and pawpaw, 124.1± 46.1. However, mango showed the least MIPG (1.8 ± 0.5 mmol/l) followed by orange and pawpaw, according to "Glycaemic Response to some Commonly Eaten Fruits in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus" by Edo AE, Eregie A, Adediran OS, Ohwovoriole AE.(d)

5. Wound healing
In the identification of the role of aqueous extract of pineapple fruit parts and its wound healing effect found that the anti-oxidant constituents of the pineapple plant are concentrated in the flesh while the bark and flesh extracts have the potential to promote healing by stimulating tenoblast proliferation, according to "The role of aqueous extract of pineapple fruit parts on the healing of acute crush tendon injury" by Aiyegbusi AI, Duru FI, Awelimobor D, Noronha CC, Okanlawon AO.(e)

6. Phospholipids and lipid peroxidation
In evaluation of the ability of the methanolic extract of pineapple peel and its effect on brain tissues found that pineapple peel extract protects against alcohol-induced changes in total phospholipids and lipid peroxidation in brain tissues according to "Effect of pineapple peel extract on total phospholipids and lipid peroxidation in brain tissues of rats" by Erukainure OL, Ajiboye JA, Adejobi RO, Okafor OY, Kosoko SB, Owolabi FO.(f)

7. Etc.

B. Health benefits according to concentration
1. Vitamin C
In the evaluation of pulmonary dysfunction. and it effects on pulmonary dysfunction found that At present, evidence from randomised-controlled trials is insufficient to recommend a specific role for vitamin C in the treatment of asthma. Further methodologically strong and large-scale randomised controlled trials are needed in order to address the question of the effectiveness of vitamin C in children with asthma but some outcome data showed effectiveness on lung function, symptom scores, IgE levels and inhaled steroid use. One small study showed a significant difference in % drop in FEV1 post-exercise, according to the study of "Vitamin C supplementation for asthma" by Kaur B, Rowe BH, Arnold E.(I)

2. Manganese
Manganese beside is a mineral essential for energy production and metabolism of foods, it also helps to improve immune-system functioning that reduces the risk of inflammation, according to the study of "The effects of 3, 4 or 5 amino salicylic acids on manganese-induced neuronal death: ER stress and mitochondrial complexes" by Yoon H, Lee GH, Kim DS, Kim KW, Kim HR, Chae HJ., posted in PubMed (http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21477646 researchers indicated that the salicylate analogues and the antioxidants did not mediate ER stress in this model. The salicylate analogues reduced reactive oxygen species (ROS) and reversed the deficient mitochondrial membrane potential that was induced by Mn. Taken together, the 3, 4, 5 ASA worked in a similar way, regulating the Mn-induced mitochondrial dysfunction and protecting cells.

3. Dietary fiber
Daily intake of right amount of fibers can prevent and treat diabetes, as increased consumption of vegetables, whole grains, and soluble and insoluble fiber is associated with improved glucose metabolism in both diabetic and nondiabetic individuals. Improvements in insulin sensitivity and glucose homeostasis were more evident in participants following a plant-based diet compared with other commonly used diets, according to the study of "Efficacy of high-fiber diets in the management of type 2 diabetes mellitus" by Wolfram T, Ismail-Beigi F.(II)

4. Vitamin B6
Vitamin B6 or Pyridoxine beside is important in enhancing the developing red blood cells by stimulating the production of hemoglobin, it also helps to keep blood sugar levels steady during the process of breaking down stored energy in gestation pregnancy, according to the study of "Improvement of oral glucose tolerance in gestational diabetes by pyridoxine" by Bennink HJ, Schreurs WH., posted in PubMed (http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/1131652)

5. Etc.

C. Other health benefits
1. Aiding in digestion
Since it contains high amount of proteolytic enzyme bromelain, pineapple not only helps to break down protein and aids digestion according to the study of "The role of enzyme supplementation in digestive disorders" by Roxas M., psoted in PubMed(1), but also reductes the risk of inflammation and colonic neoplasia, according to the study of "Dietary supplementation with fresh pineapple juice decreases inflammation and colonic neoplasia in IL-10-deficient mice with colitis" by Hale LP, Chichlowski M, Trinh CT, Greer PK., posted PubMed(2> For more information of health effects of bromelain, please visit

2. Small blood vessel wall protectionThe high amount of vitamin C also increase the flexibility of small vessel, thus decreasing the risk of internal bleeding, heart diseases and stroke, according to the study of "Effects of benfluorex-vitamin C supplementation on cutaneous capillaries of diabetic rats" by Sari Kiliçaslan SM, Ozer C., posted in PubMed(3)

3. Immune function
Bromelain also increases the immune function in fighting the invasion of foreign substances such as bacteria and virus, thus decreasing the risk of inflammation and infection according to the study of "Bromelain treatment reduces CD25 expression on activated CD4+ T cells in vitro" by Secor ER Jr, Singh A, Guernsey LA, McNamara JT, Zhan L, Maulik N, Thrall RS., posted in PubMed(4)

4. Thiamin
Since it contains high amount of Thiamin (Vitamin B1), pineapple increases the energy production as well as enhancing the function of antioxidants, according to the study of "Thiamine protects against paraquat-induced damage: scavenging activity of reactive oxygen species" by Jung IL, Kim IG, posted in PubMed(5)

5. Herbal medicine
In folk medicine, it believes that pineapple can help to relieve pain as well as inducing child birth if overdue.

6. Chronic rhinosinusitis
bromelain helps in maintaining open drainage and decreasing inflammation while improving tissue integrity and limiting causative factors, according to the study of "Natural treatment of chronic rhinosinusitis" by Helms S, Miller A., posted in PubMed(6)

7. Etc.


Side Effects
1. In some folk medicine, pineapple should not be consumed by people with Ehlers Danlos Syndrome, or kidney or liver disease
2. Etc.


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Sources
(a) http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20848493
(b) http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/14996417
(c) http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20848558
(d) http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21984455
(e) http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21913532

(I) (1) http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19160185
(II) (2) http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20713332

(1) http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19152478
(2) http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20848493
(3) http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19302834
(4) http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19162239
(5) http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21782675
(6) http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17217321

The Obesity' Research and Studies of Impact of water intake on energy intake and weight status

Kyle J. Norton(Scholar, Master of Nutrients), all right reserved.
Health article writer and researcher; Over 10.000 articles and research papers have been written and published on line, including world wide health, ezine articles, article base, healthblogs, selfgrowth, best before it's news, the karate GB daily, etc.,.
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Obesity is a medical condition of excess body fat accumulated overtime, while overweight is a condition of excess body weight relatively to the height. According to the Body Mass Index(BMI), a BMI between 25 to 29.9 is considered over weight, while a BMI of over 30 is an indication of obesity. According to the statistic, 68% of American population are either overweight or obese.

You can calculate your BMI index BMI= weight (kg)/ height (m2)

The Studies of  Impact of water intake on energy intake and weight status

In the study to review of studies reported in the English-language literature was performed to compare the effects of drinking water and various beverage alternatives on energy intake and/or weight status, studies comparing non-nutritive sweeteners with water were also relatively consistent and found no impact on energy intake among adults (DeltaTEI, -1.3; range, -9 to 13.8). Much less conclusive evidence was found in studies replacing water with milk and juice, with estimated increases in TEI of 14.9% (range, 10.9 to 23.9%). These findings from clinical trials, along with those from epidemiologic and intervention studies, suggest water has a potentially important role to play in reducing energy intake, and consequently in obesity prevention. A need for randomized-controlled trials to confirm this role exists(1).

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(1) "Impact of water intake on energy intake and weight status: a systematic review" by Daniels MC, Popkin BM.

The Best Weight Loss and Healthy recipe: Baked Tempeh with Quinoa

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 The Best Weight Loss and Healthy recipe: Baked Tempeh with Quinoa
All soy products used in all these recipe should be only from organic whole food and unprocessed

Recipe submitted by neilimus, 03/27/11 to Vegweb.com
Ingredients

1 large yellow onion, diced
high temperature cooking oil, as needed (I use sunflower)
2 tablespoons vegetable broth powder, divided (VegeBase does the trick)
2 tablespoons flour
2 teaspoons Herbes de Provence seasoning
ground pepper, to taste
1 1/2 cups red quinoa, thoroughly rinsed
1 teaspoon paprika
3-4 (8 ounce) packages tempeh, cut into strips
drizzle soy sauce
4 heads broccoli or 2 bunches spinach, chopped and steamed
1/2 (8 ounce) bag vegan cheddar cheese, shredded (I use Daiya)

Directions:

1. In a small-medium pot, saute the onion in oil for a few minutes. Pour on 2 cups water and bring to a boil. Stir in 1 tablespoon veggie broth powder, flour, herbs, and ground pepper. Keep simmering to thicken.

2. At the same time, in another pot, boil the quinoa according to package directions with the remaining broth powder and paprika. I prefer my quinoa to have a little crunch, so I use less water than directed (3:2). The quinoa takes about 15 minutes to cook this way.

3. In a third pot, steam the tempeh for a few minutes. Meanwhile, preheat oven to 400 degrees F, and coat the bottom of a large baking dish in a thin layer of cooking oil. Once the tempeh strips are soft and swolen, lay them in the baking dish.

4. Drizzle soy sauce on the side of the strips facing up. Bake in the oven for at least 15 minutes, until they're nicely toasted. Reduce temperature to 350 degrees F, pull out the tempeh dish, and coat it with the broth sauce (which should be thicker by now).

5. Return it to the oven and bake for 15 minutes. Turn off the oven, sprinkle shredded vegan cheese on top of the tempeh, and leave it in the still-hot oven for a few more minutes to melt. Combine the tempeh, quinoa, and vegetables.

Source of recipe: When it comes to making a lot of food at once, the oven beats the stove, and tempeh is no exception. I used some of the baking tips found on Patty Knutson's handy cooking website (http://www.vegancoach.com). The red quinoa adds great contrast in color and texture.

Makes: 4 meals, Preparation time: 30 min, Cooking time: 45 min (Source)

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Traditional Chinese Medicine Herbal Therapy - Popular Chinese Herbs - Jing Jie or Hei Jing Jie (Herba seu flos schizonepetae tenuifoliae)

Kyle J. Norton(Scholar and Master of Nutrients, all right reserved)
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Jing Jie or Hei Jing Jie (Herba seu flos schizonepetae tenuifoliae)


Jing Jie or Hei Jing Jie or Jia Su is also known as shizonepeta. The acrid, slightly warm and fragrant herb has been used in TCM as anti bacteria, antipyretic and anti-inflammatory agent and to treat influenza and cold, fever, headache, swollen and painful throat, etc., as it expels Wind, releases the Exterior, stops bleeding, etc., by enhancing the functions of lung and liver channels.

Ingredients
1. d-menthone
2. dl – menthone
3. l-pulegone,
4. α – pinene
5. β – humulene, and small amount of
6. d-limonene.
7. Schizonepetoside A and B
8. Etc.

Health Benefits
1. Antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activities
In the investigation of the antioxidative and anti-inflammatory activities of aqueous extracts of Schizonepeta tenuifolia Briq. (STE),l showed that STE displayed radical scavenging and reducing activity, as well as liposome protection activity. In addition, the anti-inflammatory effects of STE could be related to tissue NO and tumor necrosis factor a (TNF-α) suppression, and associated with the reduction of lipid peroxidation and an increase in antioxidant enzyme activities including catalase, superoxide dismutase, and glutathione peroxidase in vivo, accordingf to‘Antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activities of aqueous extracts of Schizonepeta tenuifolia Briq” by Wang BS, Huang GJ, Tai HM, Huang MH.(1).

2. Proinflammatory cytokine expression and regulation
In the study of the effects of volatie oil of Schizonepeta tenuifolia Briq herb and Saposhnikovia divaricata Schischke root (OSS) on proinflammatory cytokine expression and regulation in rats, found that volatie oil of Schizonepeta tenuifolia Briq herb and Saposhnikovia divaricata Schischke root significantly inhibited the expression of CD54, the activation of NF-kappaB p65, and the transcription of NF-kappaB p65 mRNA, according to “[Effects of volatie oil of Schizonepeta tenuifolia Briq herb and Saposhnikovia divaricata Schischke root on proinflammatory cytokine expression and regulation]. [Article in Chinese]“by Ge WH, Guo JY, Shen YJ, Chen ML, Shi SL, Han YH, Lin J(2).

3. Inhibition of itch-scratch response
In the searching for new anti-pruritic drugs we screened methanol extracts of 33 herbal medicines which have been used for cutaneous diseases for their antipruritic activity using substance P (SP) as a pruritogen in mice, found that the aerial part of Schizonepeta tenuifolia Briq. and the fruit of Cnidium monnieri (L.) Cuss, inhibited SP-induced itch-scratch response at a dose of 200 mg/kg with-out affecting locomotor activity, according to “Inhibitory effects of methanol extracts of herbal medicines on substance P-induced itch-scratch response” by Tohda C, Kakihara Y, Komatsu K, Kuraishi Y.(3).

4. Arresting bleeding
In the investigation of the effective constituents of arresting bleeding in Schizonepeta tenuifolia(benth.) Briq, showed that isolated the chemical constituents from Schizonepeta tenuifola(Benth.) Briq fried with carbon is effective constituents of arresting bleeding in capsule, according to ‘[Studies on the effective constituents of arresting bleeding of Schizonepeta tenuifolia].[Article in Chinese]“ by Ding X, Ding A.(4).

5. Etc.

Side Effects
1. The herb may cause allergic effects
2. Do not use the Huang Bai in newborn, children or if you are pregnant or breast feeding with out approval first with the related field specialist
3. Etc.

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Sources
(1) http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22198607
(2) http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17993000
(3) http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/10823672
(4) http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/12572485

The Best Weight Loss and Healthy recipe: Sundried Tomato Dip

Kyle J. Norton(Scholar, Master of Nutrients), all right reserved.
Health article writer and researcher; Over 10.000 articles and research papers have been written and published on line, including world wide health, ezine articles, article base, healthblogs, selfgrowth, best before it's news, the karate GB daily, etc.,.
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 The Best Weight Loss and Healthy recipe: Sundried Tomato Dip
All soy products used in all these recipe should be only from whole food and unprocessed
Recipe contributed Soy for Life

Ingredients
1/4 cup 65 ml Fat Free So Good Fortified
Soy Beverage
1/2 cup 125 ml light cream cheese, at
room temperature
10 Sundried tomatoes,
packed in oil, diced
1 Clove garlic
1-1/2 tbsp 23 ml Finely diced chives
1/4 tsp 2 ml Freshly ground pepper

Most dips are a combination of cream cheese and either sour cream or mayo. This recipe combines Fat Free So Good with light cream cheese to give you a nice light dip. Make it the night before to make sure all the flavours get a chance to develop.

Make sure that the cream cheese is at room temperature. Beat it until smooth. Slowly add the Fat Free So Good. Beat until smooth. remove the tomatoes from the oil and let them sit on a paper towel until most of the oil has been absorbed. Dice the tomatoes. Add to the So Good/cream cheese mixture. Mince the chives and the garlic. Add to the So Good/ cream cheese mixture. Add the pepper and stir well. Cover and put into the fridge overnight. At serving time, give it a mix, and serve with fresh veggies.

Makes 1 and 1/4 cups.

(Source)

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Women Health: Overcome Infertility - Treatments of Blood Deficiency in The Menstruation Phase of Menstrual Cycle

Kyle J. Norton(Scholar, Master of Nutrients), all right reserved.
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Infertility is defined as inability of a couple to conceive after 12 months of unprotected sexual intercourse or can not carry the pregnancy to full term. It effects over 5 millions couple alone in the U. S. and many times more in the world, because of unawareness of treatments, only 10% seeks help from professional specialist. In fact, More than 40% of infertility of a couple is caused by male inability to fertilize.                            
         

           Menstruation phrase (about 3-5 days)

If there is no conception occurred, the yang drops that cause the shedding of the uterus lining. The menstrual discharge is bright red and profuse and only last between 3 - 5 days ( spotting does not count).
I will continue to provide more information that contributes to the causes of abnormal menstrual cycle, including prolonged and shortened phases in each phrase and how you can treat them. The aim of this series is to provide the information of how you can modify your menstrual cycle for easy conception. I believe, it is helpful for women diagnosed with the unexplained causes of infertility or any women who would like to stop symptoms of menstruation disorders.

Blood Deficiency in The Menstruation Phase of Menstrual Cycle

Deficiency of blood is defined as a condition of liver's inability to perform its function of blood formation leading to qi stagnation in the body, as a result of liver damage or the inability of spleen in food essence and qi distribution, leading to abnormal function of the liver organs.

I. Symptoms of blood deficiency
1. Abdominal pain after menstruation
2. Period is thin and volume is small
3. Tiredness
4. Loose stools
5. Pale complexion
6. Etc

II. Causes
1. Poor diet
According to TCM, poor diet may affect the function of liver function in blood formation, if it fails to be properly nourished by the qi from the energy source of spleen. Diet with little or no iron also contributes to the blood deficiency.

2. Abnormal liver function
Abnormal function of liver can be caused by raw foods diet as its affects the spleen function in assisting the digestive system function in absorbing vital energy from foods that reduces the liver function in blood storing and formation.

3. Liver imbalance
Liver imbalance caused by excess of any pathogen or/and toxins accumulated can also reduce the normal function of blood storing and formation of the liver.

4. Alcohol drinking
Long terms alcohol drinking damages the liver function in blood formation and regulating the spleen function in energy distribution, leading to not enough blood for the circulatory system to supply nutrients and oxygen to the reproductive organs, resulting in symptoms of dysmenorrhrea such as cramps and pain before, during or after menstruation.

5. Anemia
Anemia is a chronic ill, it is caused by either easily broken off red blood cells or abnormal function of liver in blood formation.

6. Etc.
III. Treatments
A. With Herbs
1. He shou wu (fleeceflower root)
He shou wu is a liver tonic herb. It promotes liver function in blood formation and increases the kidney qi in assisting the liver in transporting blood to the heart for circulation, thereby reducing the blood stagnation causes of deficiency. It also improves the kidney in urinary secretion, thus decreasing the risk of blood stagnation caused by fluid retention.
2. Shu Di Huang (Chinese foxglove root)
Shu di huang is a blood tonic herb. Besides improving the liver in blood formation, it also increases the liver's qi by boosting the circulatory system in transporting oxygen and nutrients to the body's cells thus reducing the risks of symptoms of dizziness, pallid complexion, palpitations, and scanty menstruation.
3. E Jiao (Donkey-Hide Glue)
E jiao is an important herb for improving the liver in blood formation and liver qi in regulating the blood circulation in the body thereby reducing the symptoms of dizziness, shallow complexion, and palpitations caused by blood deficiency.
4. Dang gui (Chinese angelica root)
Dang gui is best known for improving the liver's function in blood formation and regulating the function of the reproductive organs. It also harmonizes the production of hormones during the menstrual cycle, leading to reduced cramps and pain caused by blood deficiency and stagnation.
5. Bai shao (white peony root)
Bai shao plays an important role in nourishing the blood and regulating menstrual problems caused by blood deficiency. It also harmonizes the liver and spleen to prevent the rising of blood heat causes of headache and dizziness.
6. Etc.
B. With acupuncture
Suggested points of acupuncture
1. ST36 (Zu san li)
2.SP6 (San yin jiao)
3. LV3 (Tai chong)
4. UB11 (Da zhu )
5. UB17( Geshu)
6. Etc.

C. With foods
1. Cabbage
2. Celery
3. dandelion
4. Almonds
5. Black sesame
6. Apple
7. Avocado
8. Chicken egg
9. Molasses
10. Soy milk
11. Etc.

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Women Health: Premenstrual syndrome(PMS): The Symptoms

Kyle J. Norton(Scholar and Master of Nutrients, all right reserved)
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                                          Premenstrual syndrome(PMS)

Premenstrual syndrome is defined as faulty function of the ovaries related to the women's menstrual cycle, effected over 70% to 90% of women in the US and lesser for women in Southeast Asia because of difference in living style and social structure. The syndrome also interferes women's physical and emotional states, and daily activities as a result of hormone fluctuation and occurs one to two weeks before menstruation and then declines when the period starts.


                     The Symptoms

1. Emotional symptoms
a) Unhealthy diet(6)
Since we all know that our diet contains high amount of saturated and trans fat, unbalance of levels of essential fatty acids causes inability of liver in secreting bile into the digestive system and in fat and protein metabolism(7) that causes nervous tension resulting in increasing the emotional symptoms of PMS such as depression, anger, and fatigue(1), poorer sleep quality(2) stress(5), anxiety(3), irritability, aggression, tension, anxiety, depression, lethargy, insomnia, poor coordination and concentration, etc.(4).

b) Vitamins and minerals deficiency
It is unknown why women with PMS are found to have low levels of vitamin B6 and magnesium(8)(9). These may be caused by low levels of stomach acid or inability of digestive system in absorbing vital nutrients before period resulting in increasing nervous tension(10) and emotional and physical symptoms.

c) Hormone imbalance
Researchers found that women with PMS always have unbalance of levels of estrogen and progesterone before menstruation. It may be caused abnormal function of some glands in the body including the pituitary(14), thyroid gland(11). Over or under production of certain hormones such as serotonin, estrogen, progesterone, prolactin, adrenaline increases the nervous disorder resulting in symptoms of PMS.

d) Thyroid gland(10)
Women with PMS are found to have low thyroid function(12) resulting in increasing the risk of depression, stress, fatigue, tiredness, insomnia, etc.(13).

2. Physical symptoms
a) Foods and sugar craving
Strong liver is important for women with PMS. Unfortunately, most women with PMS are found to have sluggish liver function before menstruation caused by abnormal function of liver in carbohydrate synthesis and insulin regulating(15) resulting in foods and sugar craving(16).

b) Breast tenderness and water retention(17)
For what ever reasons, researchers show that some women with PMS are found to have high levels of prolactin and low levels of potassium as resulting in abnormal function of pituitary gland(18) and lymphatic function(19)(20) resulting in breast tenderness and water retention accordingly.

c) Palpitation(21)
Some women with PMS might experience heart palpitation, it is caused by malfunction of thyroid gland(23) and unbalance of estrogen and progesterone(24).

d) Menstrual cramps
Some women may experience menstrual cramps(25) which will disappear as soon as period start. It may be caused by irregular function of ovaries in hormones secretion or essential fatty acids deficiency(26) resulting in balancing levels of estrogen and progesterone and over production of certain hormone in the prostaglandins family(27).

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