Experiencing "hormotional" rollercoasters? Naturopath Heidi Hogarth discusses how to manage your menstrual mental health, including PMDD naturally. We also dive into the power of cycle awareness. Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD) is a hormonally-driven mood disorder with symptoms occurring in the 3-14 days before your period and resolving within a day or two of the bleed.
Heidi is a Naturopath, Nutritionist, menstrual coach, & EFT practitioner-in-training, especially for people with hormonal mental health challenges, as seen in PMS, PMDD, post-partum & in perimenopause. Her mission is to help clients get off the “hormotional” roller-coasters, using nutrition, herbal medicine, EFT and body-mind awareness; to regain a sense of calm & confidence in themselves, and grow to love the power of their menstrual cycles instead of feeling victim to it.
In this episode:
- What is PMDD?
- The signs and symptoms of PMDD
- Where to get support for PMDD or if you suspect you may have PMDD
- The limitations of conventional blood testing + functional testing such as DUTCH, HTMA & Gene testing
- A natural and naturopathic approach to managing PMDD through nutrition, herbs and lifestyle
- Nutrients from food that support hormone & mental health + foods to consider limiting
- Cycle syncing and the power of having awareness of your 4 menstrual cycle phases
Resources:
Connect with Heidi Hogarth - Naturopath
International Association for Premenstrual Disorders
Connect with Tris
FREE Love Your Cycle Guide with Menstrual Cycle Tracker
*The information in this podcast is not intended to diagnose, treat, prevent or cure. Always seek personalised advice from a qualified practitioner. If you or anyone you know is struggling with mental health concerns, please seek support such as Lifeline or BeyondBlue.