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Premenstrual Disorders
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Other Alternative Treatments
Those who treat the body using homeopathy create the symp-
toms that match those of the patient in order to allow the body
to heal itself. So rather than treat the symptoms, a homeopath
hopes to create an environment where the body uses its own
healing powers. This treatment has been used for PMS with
some success.
An acupuncturist works with a form of Chinese medicine in
which needles are inserted into the body at certain points to help
bring balance to the body’s energy flow. Acupuncture has also
been used to treat the symptoms of PMS.
An acupuncturist inserts needles to restore the body’s normal
energy flow.