PMS is normal

Every man and woman should take care of themselves. Eat good foods, take vitamins, exercise and avoid stress. We all know this. We don't always do it, and that is how we end up unhealthy.

For each woman, part of staying healthy is to be in touch with her cycle. Yep, I am talking about it right here. That is part of the problem with women's health, we don't like to talk about certain things. Like PMS.

I bring it up because if your mother didn't talk about it, I am here to help you.

Hormones make women, well, women. We nurture our world. The world just wouldn't be the same without women. And women wouldn't be the same without our wonderful array of hormones. But, sure, the hormones fluctuate: pms. Ah, that makes us interesting!

To men: don't ever, ever blame hormones for a woman's behavior. Again to men: don't ever, ever blame hormones for a woman's behavior.

Now for women: Chart your cycle. Just jot down on any calendar the first day of your cycle. This is very important. You will know when to expect your pms and know if something is out of whack if your cycles aren't regular. This will also allow you to "plan your pms."

Since you know when your pms is going to happen, plan for it. Don't make any big decisions when you are pmsing. Avoid stress, caffeine and alcohol. Really, this will make a difference. Take extra progesterone, it may help. There are many OTC progesterone products, like Arbonne balancing creams, that are convenient to use.

PMS can be a wonderful thing. As is menopause. These are times when you can feel more intensely, feel more alive! Just be in touch with your cycle so you can use the intensity to enhance your life and not just be annoying.