Practical applications of alternative therapies in premenstrual syndrome
Section: LEARNING TO TEACH
Authors
1Celia Brió Sanagustin, 2Anna Cano Parellada
Position
1Enfermera de la Clínica Sagrada Familia de Barcelona.2Matrona, profesora de enfermería maternal EUI Sant Joan de Déu de Esplugues de Llobregat.
Contact email: acano@eui.hsjdbcn.org
Abstract
Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) is a condition that severely affects the daily activities and quality of life of about 10% of women. It usually presents with pain in the infraumbilical and breast areas, changes in appetite, irritability, low self-esteem, weight increase, etc. On many occasions traditional treatment with hormone-based contraceptives, antidepressants, diuretic drugs, mephanamic acid and antiprostaglandin drugs have not provided a significant response to the problem.
Apart from this, it is worth pointing out that current dietary habits in our setting appear to have a negative impact on this condition, leading to a worsening of the symptoms.
This experimental, analytical study shows how the application of therapies in the reflex area of the feet for a minimum of 10 sessions and certain diet recommendations given during such sessions significantly improve PMS.
Apart from this, it is worth pointing out that current dietary habits in our setting appear to have a negative impact on this condition, leading to a worsening of the symptoms.
This experimental, analytical study shows how the application of therapies in the reflex area of the feet for a minimum of 10 sessions and certain diet recommendations given during such sessions significantly improve PMS.
Keywords:
premenstrual syndrome; therapy of reflex areasdiet
Versión en Español
Título:
Aplicaciones prácticas de terapias alternativas en el síndrome premenstrual
