Spring Integrative Health

PMS- If your monthly cycle comes with mood swings, bloating, breast tenderness, headaches, or exhaustion, your body isn’t misbehaving — it’s communicating.
As a naturopathic providers, we look at PMS through a different lens:
💛 Your hormones are messengers, not the problem.
💛 Your symptoms are clues pointing toward deeper imbalances.
💛 And most importantly… you don’t have to suffer every month.

Often Ties Back To:

🌿 Liver sluggishness → affects estrogen detox
🌿 Adrenal fatigue / stress load → steals progesterone
🌿 Blood sugar swings → triggers irritability + cravings
🌿 Gut microbiome imbalance → recirculates “used” hormones
🌿 Inflammation → worsens cramps + pain

When we support the whole body, cycles start to feel smoother, lighter, and more predictable.

Typical PMS Improvements We See in Practice:

✨ Less irritability + anxiety
✨ Reduced bloating + breast tenderness
✨ Better sleep the week before your period
✨ Fewer cramps
✨ More emotional steadiness
✨ Cycles that feel manageable — not overwhelming

If PMS is interrupting your life, your body is asking for support — not stronger willpower. Let us help!

📞 Book an appointment 406-586-2626
🌿 Let’s balance your hormones naturally — and get you back to feeling good in your body again.

Spring is very excited to introduce our new office manager and new patient care coordinator, Beatriz Hargett. Bea is looking forward to being part of the Spring Family and meeting all of our wonderful patients!

Foods that Offer Support during Perimenopause:

Phytoestrogen-rich foods: May help balance estrogen fluctuations. Think Flaxseeds.

Omega-3 Fatty Acids: Help reduce inflammation, support brain and heart health, such as Fatty fish or walnuts

Cruciferous Vegetables: Support liver detoxification of hormones.

Colorful Fruits and Vegetables: High in antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals.

High-fiber Foods: Help regulate blood sugar and support gut health. Aim for 25g/day. Quinoa, oats, lentils.

Quality Protein: Supports muscle mass, metabolism, and hormone production.

Probiotic-rich Foods: Support gut and immune health. Kimchi, yogurt, saurkraut.

Magnesium-rich Foods: May help with sleep, mood, and muscle cramps. Avocado, pumpkin seeds.

Hydration: Essential for all cellular function and helps with hot flashes.

For more information on this topic head over to our blog or schedule an appointment with one of our providers to help you get answers!

https://springintegrativehealth.com/top-symptoms-of-perimenopause-and-foods-that-offer-support/

Lately, there’s been a trend on social media where people are using castor oil on their belly buttons.

The idea of using castor oil on the belly button isn’t new. It comes from traditional medicine, where the belly button is seen as a special area that connects to vital organs in the body. Some believe that applying castor oil here can help with digestion, reduce pain, and even balance hormones.

Have you seen posts claiming it can help with everything from digestive issues to skin problems?

But is there any truth to this?

To find out what we think about this 'trend' follow the link to our blog on our website and read more on what Dr. Breanna Slattery, ND has to say!

https://springintegrativehealth.com/the-truth-behind-the-castor-oil-belly-button-trend-what-the-science-says/