Living Well with PMDD

Two Roads to Feeling Better: Action and Connection

Want to feel better? I'd love to help. Book a 30 minute call with me here [https://calendly.com/heidibradfordconsult/private-coaching].  Today, come with me to look at two approaches to feeling better. We'll look at the benefits of both and how to utilize them in your life.  Take Aways * We are taught and trained to take action. * Taking action often looks like accomplishing tasks, fulfilling responsibilities, or goal setting and achievement. * The immediate benefit for taking action is relief. You have a goal. You have steps to get there. Cue relief. * Sometimes taking action after action leads to burn out. * Having a mix of connection and action can limit burn out and help us feel better faster. * We want to connect with who we are. An amazing creation. The person we've been since birth. She's beautiful and highly valuable as she is. * The immediate benefit for connecting you YOU is naturally feel better in that moment. Peace comes. A sense of everything being okay comes. * Just take a few minutes, sitting with your eyes closed, pondering the wonder of you, as you are, as a creation. * Decision making will come more easily. * Results that you want will flow to you. * It's hard to describe. * Solving a problem becomes less insistent.  * You become less desperate. * Taking actions and feeling connection both lead to feeling better.  * Which one do you do a lot of?  * Which one could you practice a little bit more? * This episode on YouTube is here. [https://youtu.be/GQmdSau9aug] Want to feel better? I'd love to help. Book a 30 minute call with me (Heidi) here [https://calendly.com/heidibradfordconsult/private-coaching]. Heidi's links: * Heidi's website [https://heidibradfordcoaching.com/] * Heidi's Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/heidibradfordcoaching?igsh=eXBxeHhobTJra3A0&utm_source=qr] Are you here for pmdd support? I've got you. * 5 Ways To Feeling Better with PMDD [https://heidibradfordcoaching.kit.com/41fdb89034]: I created this free download to help women with pmdd feel better. I wish it had been around when I first learned I had pmdd. * Semaine PMS and Period Support Supplements [https://www.walmart.com/ip/Semaine-PMS-Period-Support-Supplement-40-Count-Helps-with-Cramps-Bloating-Balances-Mood-with-Ashwagandha/2364120078?athcpid=2364120078&athpgid=AthenaBrandPage&athcgid=null&athznid=ProductTileCollection_37ddb5de-ce95-372a-a1e1-7c9170f6c9b0_items&athieid=v0&athstid=CS020&athguid=0MgSl8gZk6HwHufg65STS4x4ncxSHsYpbs34&athancid=null&athena=true]: These supplements have reduced cramps and helped level emotional downs that I (and my teen daughter) experience. Book a one off support call Just need some friendly advice about your pmdd journey? A support call is Free support call with me. Music * Music- Island Breeze by Surf Hous...

The Role Histamines Could Play in PMS

Histamine intolerance is a relatively new thing. Discover how it could be making your PMS symptoms worse. You'll also hear what to change to have less PMS symptoms related to histamine intolerance. Take Aways * My terrible experience with severe PMS symptoms last week.  * My symptoms were likely heightened by high histamine levels. * About histamines from Healthline.com [https://www.healthline.com/health/allergies/what-is-histamine] * The body can get overloaded with histamine and have an allergic response *  "Histamine intolerance is the temporary state of having too much histamine, which is the part of the immune system that causes allergies and swelling. In addition to its role in immune function, histamine also regulates stomach acid, stimulates the brain, boosts libido and plays a key role in ovulation and female reproduction." -Lara Briden, Naturopathic doctor, Period Repair Manual, page 123. * If you're healthy, your body should be able to clear histamine with the DAO (diamine oxidase enzyme). * You may be more vulnerable to histamine intolerance at different times of your menstrual cycle. * During ovulation and right before your period your body is higher in estrogen. Estrogen stimulates histamine production. Having too much histamine stimulates the body to produce more estrogen. The cycle continues. * " Taking steps to lower histamine can dramatically improve PMS, period pain, and heavy periods." -Lara Briden, Period Repair Manual, page 124. * "Steps include avoiding cow's dairy (histamine-stimulating food), avoiding fermented foods (histamine-containing food), and taking vitamin B6 which clear histamine by up regulating the DAO enzyme." -Lara Briden, Period Repair Manual, page 124 *  Treatment for histamine intolerance can include enhancing progesterone or taking progesterone as well. -Lara Briden, Period Repair Manual, page 205 * Note: natural progesterone (also called micronized progesterone) is different from progestin. Want to feel better? I'd love to help. Book a 30 minute call with me (Heidi) here [https://calendly.com/heidibradfordconsult/private-coaching]. Heidi's links: * Heidi's website [https://heidibradfordcoaching.com/] * Heidi's Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/heidibradfordcoaching?igsh=eXBxeHhobTJra3A0&utm_source=qr] Are you here for pmdd support? I've got you. * 5 Ways To Feeling Better with PMDD [https://heidibradfordcoaching.kit.com/41fdb89034]: I created this free download to help women with pmdd feel better. I wish it had been around when I first learned I had pmdd. * Semaine PMS and Period Support Supplements [https://www.walmart.com/ip/Semaine-PMS-Period-Support-Supplement-40-Count-Helps-with-Cramps-Bloating-Balances-Mood-with-Ashwagandha/2364120078?athcpid=2364120078&athpgid=AthenaBrandPage&athcgid=null&athznid=ProductTileCollection_37ddb5de-ce95-372a-a1e1-7c9170f6c9b0_items&athieid=v0&athstid=CS020&athguid=0MgSl8gZk6HwHufg65STS4x4ncxSHsYpbs34&athancid=null&athena=true]: These supplements have reduced cramps and helped level emotional downs that I (and my teen daughter) experience. Book a one off support call Just need some friendly advice about your pmdd journey? A support call is Free support call with me. Music * Music- Island Breeze by Surf Hous...

How to do a Calcium Audit for Better Health

Today I will share benefits of calcium and then walk you through performing a calcium "audit." This will help you see where you get your calcium from and help you to know if you are getting enough calcium regularly.  You will also hear ways to increase your intake of calcium.  To follow along with the video version on YouTube, click here [https://youtu.be/hbrckLLmBz0].  Take Aways * Calcium benefits us by helping us to have strong bones, good cardiovascular health, plays a role in nerve signaling, affects muscle contractions, and aids in blood clotting. https://ancientnutrition.com/blogs/all/calcium-benefits-for-women [https://ancientnutrition.com/blogs/all/calcium-benefits-for-women?nbt=nb%3Aadwords%3Ax%3A15459479231%3A%3A&nb_adtype=&nb_kwd=&nb_ti=&nb_mi=&nb_pc=&nb_pi=&nb_ppi=&nb_placement=&nb_li_ms=&nb_lp_ms=&nb_fii=&nb_ap=&nb_mt=&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=15453039045&gbraid=0AAAAADipl2dfNU95gbx4AljWXIjWq5KBl&gclid=Cj0KCQiA4eHLBhCzARIsAJ2NZoJOFEJAwozD6JzpTsW2LzRcANSVdKyTJ-qobeHz_6etDAQv7qdKxzkaAtlWEALw_wcB] * We need 1000-1200 mg of calcium/day. *  Sometimes our brain is just too hard on us and it fools us into thinking things that aren't true.  *  But sometimes we need to look at the facts. We actually need to step back and actually see, "Is it true? Is it true that I'm not getting enough exercise?" * Let's see if we are getting enough calcium. * This calcium audit has two parts: What do I usually eat? What's a good mix of what I usually eat that will get me 1000 mg daily?  * On a piece of paper, write down the foods you usually eat. Feel free to look around your kitchen. * Next, while looking at a food, write down the amount of calcium it has. Write the amount based on how much of it you will eat. (If a serving size is a cup, but you'll only have 1/2 cup then write how much calcium is in a 1/2 cup.) * While looking at the foods you eat, identify 3-4 foods that you have daily that will get you 700-800 mg of calcium every day. These are your calcium foundation.  * What other foods will you eat? Nuts? Fruits? Vegetables? Yogurt? Based on what is written on your paper, will you get to 1000 mg with these additional foods?  * If yes, YAY! You're getting enough calcium. Keep going! * If not, tweak what you are going to eat so you that you ca Want to feel better? I'd love to help. Book a 30 minute call with me (Heidi) here [https://calendly.com/heidibradfordconsult/private-coaching]. Heidi's links: * Heidi's website [https://heidibradfordcoaching.com/] * Heidi's Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/heidibradfordcoaching?igsh=eXBxeHhobTJra3A0&utm_source=qr] Are you here for pmdd support? I've got you. * 5 Ways To Feeling Better with PMDD [https://heidibradfordcoaching.kit.com/41fdb89034]: I created this free download to help women with pmdd feel better. I wish it had been around when I first learned I had pmdd. * Semaine PMS and Period Support Supplements [https://www.walmart.com/ip/Semaine-PMS-Period-Support-Supplement-40-Count-Helps-with-Cramps-Bloating-Balances-Mood-with-Ashwagandha/2364120078?athcpid=2364120078&athpgid=AthenaBrandPage&athcgid=null&athznid=ProductTileCollection_37ddb5de-ce95-372a-a1e1-7c9170f6c9b0_items&athieid=v0&athstid=CS020&athguid=0MgSl8gZk6HwHufg65STS4x4ncxSHsYpbs34&athancid=null&athena=true]: These supplements have reduced cramps and helped level emotional downs that I (and my teen daughter) experience. Book a one off support call Just need some friendly advice about your pmdd journey? A support call is Free support call with me. Music * Music- Island Breeze by Surf Hous...

Lessons Learned From Living With PMDD for Five years

It's been a while since I've addressed pmdd specifically. I'm excited to do that today and plan to do so off and on going forward. Today I share some things I wish I'd known 3 years ago--when I was early into my pmdd journey. Hopefully these will help you be able to be healthier and live a better life... especially if you have pmdd (premenstrual dysphoric disorder) or other premenstrual issues.  Take Aways * The "5 Keys to Living Well with PMDD" are still applicable. Listen here [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/living-well-with-pmdd/id1711099991?i=1000640217241] to review those. * Lesson 1: There is no "one-size-fits-all" solution for women with pmdd. * Lesson 2: Your general health matters. It impacts the severity of your pmdd symptoms. (So make attempts to be healthier!) * Lesson 3: Mindset matters. * Lesson 4: You know better than anyone else your body and what is best for you right now. * Lesson 5: Support makes having pmdd bearable. * There is hope.  * You're not alone. Want to feel better? I'd love to help. Book a 30 minute call with me (Heidi) here [https://calendly.com/heidibradfordconsult/private-coaching]. Heidi's links: * Heidi's website [https://heidibradfordcoaching.com/] * Heidi's Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/heidibradfordcoaching?igsh=eXBxeHhobTJra3A0&utm_source=qr] Are you here for pmdd support? I've got you. * 5 Ways To Feeling Better with PMDD [https://heidibradfordcoaching.kit.com/41fdb89034]: I created this free download to help women with pmdd feel better. I wish it had been around when I first learned I had pmdd. * Semaine PMS and Period Support Supplements [https://www.walmart.com/ip/Semaine-PMS-Period-Support-Supplement-40-Count-Helps-with-Cramps-Bloating-Balances-Mood-with-Ashwagandha/2364120078?athcpid=2364120078&athpgid=AthenaBrandPage&athcgid=null&athznid=ProductTileCollection_37ddb5de-ce95-372a-a1e1-7c9170f6c9b0_items&athieid=v0&athstid=CS020&athguid=0MgSl8gZk6HwHufg65STS4x4ncxSHsYpbs34&athancid=null&athena=true]: These supplements have reduced cramps and helped level emotional downs that I (and my teen daughter) experience. Book a one off support call Just need some friendly advice about your pmdd journey? A support call is Free support call with me. Music * Music- Island Breeze by Surf Hous...

Timeless Strategies for Good Health

It can be easy to get caught up in new or different "health hacks" for good health and wellness. Let's calm ourselves down and tap into timeless wellness strategies instead. These will help with any health goal you have... weight loss, brain fog, joint pain, and insomnia.  In this episode, I (Heidi) share basic, free ways that you can improve your health today.  Take Aways Here's the list of strategies discussed today.   * Getting 10-15 minutes of sunlight every day * Moving your body. * Laughing * Being in nature * Getting outside in the morning * Getting fresh air * Being hydrated * Journaling * Creating something with your hands * Feeling grateful * Eat vegetables, whole foods, and as much home cooked as possible * Limit the amount of blue light you're exposed to * Take vitamins * Hum * Prioritize sleep * Take warm baths, use a hot tub, or visit a spa * Spending time with others * Take a breath when you're overwhelmed * Manage stress * Have routines, but hold onto them loosely * Read before bed * Declutter * Track your menstrual cycle * Lift your legs and rest them on the wall while you lie on your back Article referenced in this episode: https://www.womenshealthmag.com/uk/health/a64317392/free-health-wellness-habits/ [https://www.womenshealthmag.com/uk/health/a64317392/free-health-wellness-habits/] Want to feel better? I'd love to help. Book a 30 minute call with me (Heidi) here [https://calendly.com/heidibradfordconsult/private-coaching]. Heidi's links: * Heidi's website [https://heidibradfordcoaching.com/] * Heidi's Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/heidibradfordcoaching?igsh=eXBxeHhobTJra3A0&utm_source=qr] Are you here for pmdd support? I've got you. * 5 Ways To Feeling Better with PMDD [https://heidibradfordcoaching.kit.com/41fdb89034]: I created this free download to help women with pmdd feel better. I wish it had been around when I first learned I had pmdd. * Semaine PMS and Period Support Supplements [https://www.walmart.com/ip/Semaine-PMS-Period-Support-Supplement-40-Count-Helps-with-Cramps-Bloating-Balances-Mood-with-Ashwagandha/2364120078?athcpid=2364120078&athpgid=AthenaBrandPage&athcgid=null&athznid=ProductTileCollection_37ddb5de-ce95-372a-a1e1-7c9170f6c9b0_items&athieid=v0&athstid=CS020&athguid=0MgSl8gZk6HwHufg65STS4x4ncxSHsYpbs34&athancid=null&athena=true]: These supplements have reduced cramps and helped level emotional downs that I (and my teen daughter) experience. Book a one off support call Just need some friendly advice about your pmdd journey? A support call is Free support call with me. Music * Music- Island Breeze by Surf Hous...