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How To Confirm PMT?
I have information on having a hair analysis (tissue mineral analysis). Are these tests accuarate? I am wanting it done as I am suffering dreadful PMT and would like to see if I have some kind of imbalance . Is a different kind of test more accurate or more suitable for finding out this information? I am a 40 yr old female, had three kids in the past 4 yrs and stopped breastfeeding my youngest in November last year.
Mon, 8 Sep 2014
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Hair analysis tests are done by Naturopaths & they are sometimes used to detect mineral & vitamin deficiencies but one can not give the percentile accuracy of these tests.
PMT is mainly related to hormonal changes pre period & supplements with Vit B6 is of some proven benefit to control PMT symp.
From your background it seems that you may be experiencing symptoms related to changing hormonal profile related to pregnancies & recent breast feding.
Hair analysis tests are done by Naturopaths & they are sometimes used to detect mineral & vitamin deficiencies but one can not give the percentile accuracy of these tests.
PMT is mainly related to hormonal changes pre period & supplements with Vit B6 is of some proven benefit to control PMT symp.
From your background it seems that you may be experiencing symptoms related to changing hormonal profile related to pregnancies & recent breast feding.
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