Understanding PMS & PMDD

Forget resolutions. That practice is fraught with failure. Instead, let the dawn of a new year awaken a quieter, more reflective energy. You'll accomplish more and stress less.

Deborah Robbins

Herbal Help For Anxiety, Irritability and Insomnia

Valerian is widely used as a effective sedative in Europe and holds a centuries long history in Ayurvedic and Chinese medicine as a treatment for nervousness and insomnia. Valerian works by enhancing the activity of GABA, a naturally calming neurotransmitter.

The standard dose is 50 to 100 mg, three times a day for anxiety and stress; 300 mg taken before bedtime for insomnia. Be sure to purchase a standardized valerian capsule containing 0.8% valeric acid.

The effects of herbal medicine are cumulative, not immediate. Begin by taking for three weeks, prior to me**es, to gauge symptom relief. If this proves effective, go ahead and add Valerian to your routine for the ten days prior to me**es, each month.

Controlling the symptoms of PMS or PMDD requires a unified approach. The nutritional and lifestyle principles of The PMS Program are designed to work together in maximizing your success for minimizing your symptoms. This site is here to guide you. Let's do this!

Take care. Take control.

Deborah Robbins
The PMS Project
Understanding PMS & PMDD