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The Best Remedies and Advice for Christmas Stress and Anxiety

The Best Remedies and Advice for Christmas Stress and Anxiety
Even away from the demands of Christmas, stress and feelings of anxiety are common. Women particularly can feel more anxious around certain times in their cycle, and anxiety is one of the major symptoms of menopause. Christmas can heighten this. There is a lot to deal with, it comes with a big task list and pressure to be perfect. Continue reading

Natural Ways to Manage PMS Symptoms

Natural Ways to Manage PMS Symptoms

Do you struggle with managing your emotions in the weeks before your period?

Around 25% of women of reproductive age suffer with Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) which can be extremely distressing and affect the quality of life for the days preceding and during menstruation. The syndrome is characterised by feelings of irritation, tension, and low mood. You might wake up in a great mood but find yourself becoming angry and anxious an hour or two later for no reason.

These symptoms occur during the luteal phase, which is the week or so running up to menstruation. In this period serotonin levels drop, while progesterone and oestrogen rise, if pregnancy does not occur menstruation is triggered by a drop in these hormones.

Amaranth Nutritional Therapist, Sophie Beddard, explains how you can help to manage these hormone fluctuations and PMS symptoms with a nutrition and lifestyle approach. 

 

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Natural Support for Exam Stress and Anxiety

Natural Support for Exam Stress and Anxiety
With just a couple of weeks until the start of GCSE, A Levels and other end of year exams, we have had many questions from parents and students about natural remedies and techniques that may help provide additional support during this stressful time. At Amaranth we have registered nutritional therapists and health advisers that can provide specific advice and confirm that the remedies are right for you or your teenagers. Continue reading