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According to Barbara L. Parry and Patricia Haynes, women have a significantly higher risk for developing mood disorders than men. Although reasons for this gender difference are not fully understood, it is clear that changing levels of reproductive hormones throughout women's life cycles can have direct or indirect effects on mood. Fluctuations in reproductive hormones may interactively affect neuroendocrine, neurotransmitter, and circadian systems.
Women behavior depends very much from concentration and proportions of hormones. Many women feel weak and unpredictable during the period. The most happy and stable period is usually before ovulation (5- 13 days of the menstrual cycle). Some girls and women feel the ovulation and they could have abdomen pain before and during ovulation (13-15 days of the cycle). The most problematic is the period before expecting menstruation (16-28 days of the cycle). Above mentioned days are calculated for most common duration of the menstrual cycle – 28 days.
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Most often mood swings could be noted during premenstrual period of the menstrual cycle. Complex of symptoms (including mood swings) which appear only during premenstrual period called "Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS)". It is useful to know most common symptoms of PMS:
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breast swelling and tenderness,
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tiredness, |
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troubled sleeping, |
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upset stomach, bloating, or diarrhea, |
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headache or backache, |
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appetite changes, |
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some muscle pain, |
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troubles with concentrating and/or remembering, |
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tension, irritability, mood swings, or crying spells, |
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anxiety or depression. |
Above mentioned symptoms vary from one person to another depending on hormones and woman sensitivity. If you are planning a romantic dinner or important meeting or travel – better make your own calculations in advance.
LIGHT THERAPY – Easy, safe and effective treatment for mood swings
During last decades scientists have discovered that many of our key "mood" hormones are regulated by light. Modern medicine is using light therapy in many cases – it could be prescribed by psychiatrists, psychologists and/or family doctors, and is considered the most effective non-pharmaceutical treatment for depression. The effectiveness of the light therapy is high because it treats one of the primary causes of mood swings and depression - low serotonin levels in the brain.
Human emotions and mood are regulated by 2 happy hormones – Serotonin & Melatonin. Serotonin is produced during day time and Melatonin is produced at night. Lack of day light and low levels of Serotonin can cause mood swings, irritability and depression during premenstrual period.
Syrcadian Blue Light Therapy Device for SAD
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A great deal of research has been performed over the past two decades, focusing specifically on the chemical processes responsible for the production of serotonin stimulated by light and especially by blue light.
In 2002 the prestigious journal Science announced that a breakthrough discovery had been made concerning light and serotonin (so called “happy hormone”). A new set of light sensitive receptors in the eye were discovered – it was proved that these receptors are not used for vision but linked directly to the production of serotonin, and the regulation of melatonin and other hormones. Syrcadian BlueTM light therapy device has been engineered to stimulate the light sensitive receptors in the eye in a safe, effective and non-distracting manner.
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Philips goLITE BLU Light Therapy Device
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Philips “goLITE BLU Plus” energy light is the number-one energy light sold worldwide – this light is clinically proven to naturally boost your mood and energy and fight depression in as little as 15-20 minutes a day. Featuring breakthrough Bluewave technology, “goLITE BLU Plus” provides the blue light you need to naturally boost your mood and energy whatever the season – it can prevent your mood swings, sadness, irritability and anxiety.
This portable deluxe energy light is rechargeable and features an easy-to-use touch screen and a digital backlit clock with timer for convenient use. And thanks to its lightweight and special portable design, the “goLITE BLU Plus” can go wherever you need it - at home, in the office and/or on the go.
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NatureBright SunTouch Plus Light and Ion Therapy Lamp
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You can experience the powerful mood healing effect with NatureBright SunTouch Plus Light and Ion Therapy Lamp - it bathes you in Sky Effect light while simultaneously releasing healthy negative ions into the atmosphere. This modern light system can lift your spirits with the special combination that balances your mood, body clock, leaving you feeling rested, keeping you refreshed and nourished all over.
Combination of well designed light and ions change mood of depressed person, stabilize body internal rhythms and strengthen body systems responsible for mood and depression. If you use “NatureBright SunTouch Plus Light and Ion Therapy Lamp” during 30-35 minutes every day, you can change your mood, spirits, sleep cycles, potential energy and concentration ability. This Lamp can also alleviate the unpleasant symptoms of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD).
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